United Rugby Championship

The United Rugby Championship involves teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. The league is one of the three major professional leagues in Europe, the most successful teams from which go forward to compete in the European Rugby.

Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe to join Munster Rugby on two-year contract from 2026/27 season

Marnus van der Merwe signs two-year Munster deal

Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe to join Munster Rugby on two-year contract from 2026/27 season

Cardiff Rugby confirm Ben Donnell will join Ulster at end of 2025–26 season.

Ben Donnell to leave Cardiff for Ulster move

Cardiff Rugby confirm Ben Donnell will join Ulster at end of 2025–26 season.

Ulster Rugby confirm Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine will join on a one-year deal.

Ulster confirm signing of Matthew Devine

Ulster Rugby confirm Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine will join on a one-year deal.

 
Munster earn bonus point but fall 31–22 to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow Warriors beat Munster 31–22 at Scotstoun

Munster earn bonus point but fall 31–22 to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors.

Gareth Davies was one of the try scorer for Scarlets

Scarlets fight back to draw 20-20 with Benetton

Scarlets recover from deficit to earn a fog-hit 20-20 draw away to Benetton.

Connacht confirm contract extensions for three academy graduates.

Connacht extend contracts of three homegrown players

Connacht confirm contract extensions for three academy graduates.

 
James Ryan suspended for three games after red card review against South Africa.

James Ryan handed three-match suspension after red card review

Munster Rugby sign Samoa prop Michael Ala’alatoa on a seven-month deal.

Michael Ala'alatoa signs seven-month deal with Munster

Dragons confirm the departure of lock Steve Cummins after six appearances.

Dragons confirm exit of Steve Cummins

Welsh regions in focus: URC form and the state of play before autumn internationals

Welsh regions in focus: URC form and the state of play before autumn internationals

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen

Dan Sheehan's younger brother in youthful Leinster squad

WRU confirms plan to reduce pro rugby teams in Wales to three by 2028.

WRU to cut Welsh pro teams to three by 2028

Louis Rees-Zammit returns as Tandy names first Wales squad

Louis Rees-Zammit returns as Tandy names first Wales squad

Scarlets travel to The Stoop to play Harlequins in a November friendly.

Scarlets to face Harlequins in Stoop friendly

Dragons face Cardiff on derby day, Scarlets head to South Africa and Ospreys meet Glasgow

Dragons face Cardiff on derby day, Scarlets head to South Africa and Ospreys meet Glasgow

Leinster and Munster set for fierce derby clash

Leinster and Munster set for fierce derby clash

Dale MacLeod wants Dragons to build momentum vs Glasgow.

Dale MacLeod urges Dragons to keep building momentum

Cardiff change four for Connacht clash

Cardiff change four for Connacht clash

Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets on loan amid injury crisis.

Steve Cummins returns to Scarlets on loan

Winless Welsh regions eye URC breakthrough while Cardiff look to build on positives

Winless Welsh regions eye URC breakthrough while Cardiff look to build on positives

Jack Crowley insists Munster, not Ireland, drives his strong start.

Jack Crowley focused on Munster, not Ireland No.10 battle

Liam Belcher praises Cardiff’s fight after narrow defeat to Munster.

Liam Belcher: Cardiff showed fight in Munster loss

Storm Amy forces postponement of Edinburgh–Ulster URC clash.

Edinburgh v Ulster game postponed amid Storm Amy

United Rugby Championship Round 2: Welsh teams seek victories after mixed opener

United Rugby Championship Round 2: Welsh teams seek victories after mixed opener

Cardiff’s Ben Thomas gets three-match ban after 20-minute red card for dangerous clear-out.

Cardiff's Ben Thomas suspended for three matches

United Rugby Championship recap: Cardiff shine but Welsh regions endure tough start

United Rugby Championship recap: Cardiff shine but Welsh regions endure tough start

United Rugby Championship 2025/26: What defines a strong campaign for the Welsh regions?

United Rugby Championship 2025/26: What defines a strong campaign for the Welsh regions?

Tadhg Beirne confirmed as Munster captain again for 2025-26 season

Tadhg Beirne retained as Munster captain for 2025/26 season

Josh Macleod continues as Scarlets captain for 2025-26 after standout season.

Josh Macleod reappointed Scarlets captain

Jacques Nienaber has extended his stay with Leinster

Leinster confirm contract extensions for coaching team

Edinburgh outline return dates: Darcy Graham in late September, key signings out until October.

Edinburgh provide update on injuries ahead of Ulster clash

Munster coach McMillan expects Tadhg Beirne to stay captain as squad builds leadership depth.

Clayton McMillan expects Tadhg Beirne to stay as Munster captain

South African-born backrower Josh Neill to join Leinster Academy in 2026.

Josh Neill joins Leinster Academy intake

Glasgow coach Franco Smith extends contract until 2028 after URC title win.

Franco Smith extends stay with Glasgow Warriors until 2028

WRU eyes radical shake-up as Welsh Rugby consultation begins

WRU eyes radical shake-up as Welsh Rugby consultation begins

Blair Murray signs contract extension with Scarlets, staying in Llanelli until at least 2028.

Scarlets secure future with Blair Murray until 2028

Edinburgh Rugby will train at The Lensbury this weekend ahead of 2025/26 season.

Edinburgh Rugby heads to London for pre-season camp

Scarlets have confirmed that versatile back Ioan Nicholas has signed a new contract

Ioan Nicholas signs new contract to extend Scarlets stay

The Ospreys have announced the signing of 22-year-old hooker Efan Daniel

Ospreys secure hooker Efan Daniel for 2025/26 season

Bulls have confirmed Johan Ackermann as their new head coach

Johan Ackermann named new Bulls head coach

Josh Morse and Isaac Young ink Scarlets deals after strong U20 form.

Scarlets secure young props Josh Morse and Isaac Young on new deals

Cardiff sign Bath duo Emanuel and Davies on season-long loan.

Cardiff loan Bath duo Emanuel and Ieuan Davies for 2025/26 season

Jake White exits Bulls after squad tensions and poor finale

Jake White departs Bulls amid player revolt, successor hunt begins

Vaea Fifita to leave Scarlets at season's end and join French Top 14 side Montauban for new chapter.

Vaea Fifita bids farewell to Scarlets, signs with Montauban

Glasgow Warriors to face Northampton Saints at Scotstoun on September 12 in their only home pre-season fixture.

Glasgow Warriors to host Northampton Saints in key pre-season clash

Cardiff lock Nick Martin joins Dragons on loan for 2025–26 season

Nick Martin joins Dragons on season-long loan from Cardiff

Munster secures tighthead props Salanoa and Bartley with new contract extensions.

Roman Salanoa and Conor Bartley extend Munster deals

Stormers sign Ruan Ackermann for upcoming season to strengthen their back row with experience and versatility.

Ruan Ackermann signs with Stormers for 2025/26 season

Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok to leave Stormers, likely joining Japan’s Hanazono Liners on sabbatical.

Manie Libbok set to exit Stormers for Japan sabbatical

Wandisile Simelane extends his stay with the DHL Stormers

Simelane signs new deal with DHL Stormers

Munster adds Alex Codling and Brad Mayo to its coaching staff ahead of the 2025–26 season.

Munster bolsters coaching team with Codling and Mayo

Michael Hooper doubts if the URC truly benefits South African rugby

Michael Hooper questions URC's value for South African Rugby

Munster set up key pre-season tests vs Biarritz, Gloucester & Bath ahead of URC kick-off on September 27th.

Munster reveal three-game pre-season ahead of 2025/26 URC campaign

Evardi Boshoff commits to full 2025–26 season with Ospreys

Boshoff 'Extremely Grateful' as he rejoins Ospreys on a permanent deal

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith

Glasgow Warriors finalise coaching team for 2025/26

Leinster captain Jack Conan says they are ready to silence critics in URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park.

Leinster's Conan vows to "silence a few more critics"

Leinster’s RG Snyman bags URC Players' Player award after a stellar debut season

RG Snyman voted URC Players' Player of the Season

Josh van der Flier picked up a hamstring injury

Leinster suffer major injury blow ahead of URC Semi-Final

Sharks aim for URC final spot without Eben Etzebeth

Sharks ready for Bulls battle without Etzebeth

Rory Scannell leaves Munster after over 200 appearances and 12 years of service to his home province.

Rory Scannell to depart Munster after 12-year career

Prop Jordan Morris signs new academy deal with Dragons RFC

Jordan Morris signs Senior Academy deal with Dragons

Leinster hopeful on fitness of Josh van der Flier ahead of URC semi-final vs Glasgow.

Leinster await injury updates ahead of URC Semi-Final

Centre Harry Wilson departs Dragons RFC after 12 appearances to return home to Australia.

Harry Wilson departs Dragons after one season

Stuart Lancaster joins Connacht Rugby as head coach on a two-year deal

Stuart Lancaster appointed Connacht Head Coach

Rory Jennings signs new contract with Cardiff Rugby for upcoming season.

Rory Jennings extends stay with Cardiff Rugby

Niall Annett also played for Worcester between 2014 and 2022

Niall Annett retires and joins Ulster as Elite Player Development Officer

Tadhg Furlong ruled out of Leinster URC clash but still in Lions tour plans

Tadhg Furlong out of URC Quarter-Final, eyes Lions return

Billy Burns and six others to leave Munster at end of season

Billy Burns among multiple departures from Munster squad

Wales and Lions prop Wyn Jones signs with Dragons RFC

Wyn Jones returns to Wales, signs with Dragons

Dan Lydiate ruled out of Dragons’ final match vs Bulls due to concussion

Dan Lydiate ruled out of final match, ends playing career early

Ulster Rugby signs props Rory McGuire and Sam Crean to strengthen front row

Ulster bolster front row with signings of McGuire and Crean

Dragons RFC sign Tongan international Fine Inisi from Moana Pasifika

Dragons secure Tongan star Fine Inisi for 2025/26 season

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow signs new contract with Scarlets

Sam Costelow signs new contract with Scarlets

Ulster's Iain Henderson resumes training ahead of must-win URC clash against Munster

Iain Henderson returns from injury ahead of crucial Munster clash

Munster legend Stephen Archer retires after 300 appearances

Stephen Archer to retire After record Munster career

Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker Dan Lydiate retires from professional rugby

Dan Lydiate announces retirement from professional rugby

Ospreys Rugby announces that Wales international lock Adam Beard will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season

Adam Beard to depart Ospreys at end of 2024/25 season

Dragons RFC sign Australian lock Max Douglas ahead of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season

Max Douglas joins Dragons RFC for 2025/26 season

Scotland lock Alex Craig signs for Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2025/26 season

Scotland lock Alex Craig joins Glasgow Warriors for 2025/26 season

Ulster announces exit of eight players including veterans Alan O'Connor and Andrew Warwick

Ulster confirms exit of eight players including O'Connor and Warwick

Cheetahs bolster front row by signing Bulls prop Tielman Nieuwoudt for the 2025 Currie Cup season.

Cheetahs strengthen front row with Tielman Nieuwoudt signing

Duncan Munn signs first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors

Duncan Munn signs first pro contract with Glasgow Warriors

Pete Wilkins has officially stepped down as head coach of Connacht Rugby

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht head coach

All Blacks' Rieko Ioane to join Leinster on a six-month sabbatical

Rieko Ioane joins Leinster on sabbatical amid past tensions

Scotland lock Max Williamson extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

Max Williamson extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

Connacht Rugby announces key player injuries ahead of URC tour in South Africa

Connacht faces injury setbacks ahead of South Africa tour

 
 
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