Hansen set to return for Connacht against Leinster Connacht are set to unleash Mack Hansen this weekend, when the province host rivals Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday (live on … Rugby • 28 Nov
Penny hoping to improve breakdown under Nienaber The World Cup-winning Springboks have no shortage of admirers and Leinster's Scott Penny is one of them. Rugby • 28 Nov
From Webb Ellis to slab of Guinness - Nienaber welcomed Double World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber took his first Leinster training session this afternoon and was welcomed to the club with a slab of beer. Rugby • 27 Nov
Leinster's Byrne ruled out of Connacht clash Leinster out-half Ross Byrne has been ruled out of contention for Saturday's BKT URC clash with Connacht with an arm injury. Rugby • 27 Nov
Le Roux makes his mark as Bulls overpower Connacht South Africa World Cup winner Willie le Roux claimed a debut try as the Bulls cruised to a crushing 53-27 bonus-point victory over Connacht in … Rugby • 25 Nov
URC teams: Connacht rotate, Kitshoff set for Ulster bow Connacht make six changes for their daunting BKT United Rugby Championship trip to Pretoria to take on the Bulls on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and … Rugby • 24 Nov
URC Round 6: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the sixth round of games in the United … Rugby • 24 Nov
Plenty of 'free spirits' - Fardy hails Hansen impact It's not just Mack Hansen's game that has come on in leaps and bounds since he made the switch to Connacht and Ireland, says Scott … Rugby • 22 Nov
Bealham boot just a 'precaution', says Connacht's Fardy Connacht have not ruled anyone out of Saturday's URC clash with the Bulls and say Finlay Bealham's protective boot is just a precaution. Rugby • 20 Nov
URC team of the week: Hanrahan, Keenan among standouts It was a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in round five of the United Rugby Championship and here's our team of the week. Rugby • 20 Nov
URC team news: Internationals make return for provinces Munster, Connacht and Leinster have all confirmed their team news for the Round 5 games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 17 Nov
Connacht keen to keep Sharks on hook Connacht have no intention of letting the Sharks off the hook but boss Pete Wilkins says they are expecting a different beast from the side … Rugby • 18 Nov
URC Round 5: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the five round of games in the BKT … Rugby • 17 Nov
Knee injury could see Mbonambi ruled out for season The Sharks have been dealt a double injury blow with news that Springboks pair Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch are out of action with knee … Rugby • 15 Nov
Bealham back for Connacht but Hansen and Aki miss trip Finlay Bealham is part of the Connacht squad for their trip to South Africa but fellow Ireland internationals Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki are not … Rugby • 13 Nov
URC team of the week: Ulstermen to the fore It was a mixed bag for the Irish provinces in round four of the United Rugby Championship. Here's our team of the week. Rugby • 13 Nov
Healy drop-goal breaks Connacht hearts in Edinburgh A Ben Healy drop-goal with the last kick of the match earned Edinburgh a dramatic 25-22 win over Connacht just as the visitors appeared to … Rugby • 13 Nov
URC: Sheehan leads Leinster as 5 internationals return Leinster welcome back five members of Ireland's World Cup squad for their United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons on Sunday, with Dan Sheehan leading the … Rugby • 10 Nov
URC Round 4: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the fourth round of games in the BKT … Rugby • 13 Nov
'Real warmth' towards Club Rugby World Cup, says EPCR A Club World Cup could be established by 2028 as a "real warmth" to develop the concept grows, according to European Professional Club Rugby chairman … Rugby • 09 Nov
URC focus | Who's stood out as World Cup stars return Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's podcast, as our focus turns back to the BKT United Rugby Championship … Rugby • 08 Nov
10 players catching Farrell's eye in the URC Neil Treacy looks at some of the players who will have caught the attention of Ireland coach Andy Farrell during the opening rounds of the … Rugby • 08 Nov
Jackman: Hanrahan has time to fulfil Ireland potential Connacht out-half JJ Hanrahan could still make an impact at international level after making an impressive start to his Connacht career, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 06 Nov
Leaders Connacht target away-day improvements Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says improving on last season's away form is a priority for the United Rugby Championship leaders. Rugby • 07 Nov
Wilkins hails resilient Connacht after beating Ulster Pete Wilkins says pride is his overwhelming feeling after Connacht staged a sensational second-half comeback to defeat Ulster at The Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Nov
