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Who’s hot and who’s not: Zach Mercer’s reaction to England snub, transparency over Springboks deal and World Cup abuse

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Rey Lee-Lo’s red card proves costly as Connacht escape Cardiff with vital win

Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff at the Arms Park on Saturday, who had Rey Lee-Lo sent off early in the game.

Ireland back three option starts for Leinster while Springboks star makes shock comeback

Check on the team news for Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Springboks star retains number one spot in URC’s top 100 list with Italian in second place

The latest United Rugby Championship top 100 list has been announced and Springboks and Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff remains at the summit.

Stamping saga reignited as EPCR appeal decision after Nigel Owens’ criticism

Josh Caulfield could still be banned for his stamp on Finlay Bealham.

Challenge Cup dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage for Round of 16 clashes

Check on the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Challenge Cup Round of 16 matches that include Ospreys v Sale Sharks.

‘Glad I retired’ – Nigel Owens slams disciplinary decision after ‘reckless’ act

Nigel Owens is not happy with the decision as the disciplinary panel deemed it to foul play.

Bristol Bears lock escapes further punishment after stamping on Ireland prop’s head

Josh Caulfield will be free to play for Bristol Bears this weekend.

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: Six Nations stars dominate in exhilarating final round of pool stage action

Our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week after the final round of pool stage action.

Connacht keep qualification hopes alive with maximum against 14-man Bristol Bears

Connacht claimed a 27-10 bonus-point win against Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup, with the latter having Josh Caulfield red carded.

WATCH: ‘Clearly accidental’ stamp on Ireland prop splits opinion

There was an early red card in the Investec Champions Cup clash.

New England captain ruled out injured for Saracens while Manie Libbok reaches milestone

Check on the team news for all the games in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage, with plenty riding on this weekend's clashes.

Scotland duo return for Glasgow Warriors against weakened Toulon while ex-France star starts for Bristol Bears

Check on the team news for Friday's Round Four Investec Champions Cup games in which Glasgow Warriors and Connacht are hosting Toulon and Bristol respectively.

Winners and losers from Ireland’s Six Nations squad, including Jonathan Sexton’s replacement

Our winners and losers from the Ireland Six Nations squad.

Champions Cup Team of the Week: French stars dominate with a healthy English contingent

Our Champions Cup Team of the Week following the weekend's action.

LATE DRAMA! England outcast’s clutch kick steers Exeter to victory as Lyon keep playoff hopes alive

Henry Slade slotted a clutch conversion in a 19-17 victory over the Glasgow Warriors.

Ireland handed fitness boost ahead of Six Nations while Leicester Tigers bench Springboks in key Champions Cup round

Round Three of the Champions Cup is packed full of intriguing matches with Toulon v Munster, Ulster v Toulouse and Bath v Racing 92 standing out.

Bundee Aki reveals the secret to his outstanding Rugby World Cup form

Bundee Aki feels that being around the right people has been central to the form that earned him Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland’s Player of the Year.

Loose Pass: Knee injury protocols, rumour season and the loss of another great

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Ireland suffer Six Nations blow as top-class back ruled out

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell may have two new wings in place for the Six Nations Championship after a Rugby World Cup star was ruled out.

Champions Cup match officials announced for Rounds Three and Four

The match officials for Rounds Three and Four of the Champions Cup have been announced, with the action set to make or break teams' knockout hopes.

JJ Hanrahan boots Connacht past Munster while Welsh starlet scores epic try in Ospreys win

There were wins for Connacht and Ospreys over Munster and Cardiff in the afternoon United Rugby Championship fixtures played on New Year's Day.

Ireland stars return for Munster in the United Rugby Championship while Wales duo bring up 100

2024 kicks off with four derby games taking place in the United Rugby Championship that include Connacht v Munster and Leinster v Ulster.

Five storylines to watch in the URC including the Coastal Derby, surprise package and 1872 Cup

Ahead of yet another intriguing round of action, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at five storylines to follow this weekend.

Ulster claim Irish bragging rights while injury-ravaged Glasgow Warriors edge Edinburgh

Ulster held off a late surge from Connacht to claim a 20-19 win whilst Glasgow Warriors proved their worth with a 22-10 win over Edinburgh.

Five storylines to watch in URC including derbies as Test auditions and the Bulls hoping to snap unwanted streak

Ahead of what is sure to be a blockbuster round of action, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at some storylines for the weekend.

Ireland prospects aplenty for Munster and Leinster while South African sides at full-tilt for North-South derby

Check on the team news for Round Eight of the United Rugby Championship.

Ali Price starts against Glasgow as Kieran Treadwell brings up 150 for Ulster

Round Eight of the United Rugby Championship begins with two derby matches on Friday as Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh and Ulster welcome Connacht.

Eight-try Saracens put Connacht to the sword while Stormers late show stuns La Rochelle

Saracens sealed a bonus-point victory over Connacht, while the Stormers claimed a last-gasp win over La Rochelle in Saturday's early Champions Cup games.

Springboks return for Champions Cup action while Premiership clubs rest stars

Check on the team news ahead of Round Two of the Champions Cup that includes the Stormers facing reigning holders La Rochelle in Cape Town.