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‘Coming home’ – Stormers confirm the return of Springboks star after early release

The Spicy Plum is returning to Cape Town.

Iain Henderson back to lead Ulster while Bundee Aki returns for Connacht in Challenge Cup

Check on the team news for the Challenge Cup round of 16 games, with one game on Friday, four on Saturday and three taking place on Sunday.

Stormers boss comments on rumours around unsettled Springboks star

John Dobson has confirmed that the Stormers are interested in bringing Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff back to Cape Town.

Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff’s departure ‘makes sense’ for Ulster

Bernard Jackman believes that Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff's departure from Ulster could be a good thing for both parties.

URC Team of the Week: Jack Crowley and Lukhanyo Am selected alongside ‘rejuvenated’ Ireland star

Following another enthralling weekend of United Rugby Championship action, we have asked Simon Thomas to give us his Team of the Week.

Springboks star set for shock Stormers homecoming – report

Springboks and Ulster front-row Steven Kitshoff will return to the Stormers earlier than expected, according to a media report in South Africa.

URC wrap: Leinster make ‘big statement’ against Bulls while Ospreys exceed expectations

Review of Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship as Leinster won the top-of-the-table clash with the Bulls 47-14 at the RDS on Friday.

Evan Roos try helps Stormers deny Ulster while Ospreys claim crucial win

There were wins for the Stormers and Ospreys over Ulster and the Lions respectively in those United Rugby Championship clashes on Saturday.

Internationals return from Six Nations duty while Wales forward set for Ospreys milestone

Check out all the team news for Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games taking place on Friday and six more on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship: Four games in Round 13 that are CRITICAL for the playoff race

As the tournament enters round 13 we take a closer look at which games this weekend will influence the playoff race.

United Rugby Championship: Unpacking the tight playoff race that includes 11 teams

There are 11 teams within reach of the URC's top eight making the business end of the regular season even more interesting, Planet Rugby unpacks the race to the playoffs.

Fans left in awe by Springboks prop Ox Nche’s DEMOLITION of Ulster pack

Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch are brutal in the front-row!

Springboks prop battle: Frans Malherbe and ‘Cape Town legend’ Steven Kitshoff square off for the first time

Former Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff will face his old team for the first time as Ulster travel to Cape Town this weekend.

URC Team of the Week: ‘Simply outstanding’ Springbok shines as young stars take their chance

Following a thrilling return to action for the United Rugby Championship, Planet Rugby selected the top performers from the round.

URC WRAP: South African clean sweep as ‘grandmaster’ Springbok shines and champions claim ‘massive win’

Review of round 12 of the United Rugby Championship as Springboks veteran Willie Le Roux stars as Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers all win.

Bongi Mbonambi shines as Sharks end dreadful losing streak

The Sharks returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship when they sealed a 22-12 victory over Ulster in Durban on Saturday.

Springbok World Cup winner makes long awaited Stormers return while veteran prop hits 200 for Edinburgh

Check out all the team news ahead of the weekend’s United Rugby Championship action.

Who’s hot and who’s not: All Blacks stars shine, Jordie Barrett’s red card and ‘rude’ Bongi Mbonambi

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

Ulster begin new era with emphatic win while Leinster survive scare at Cardiff

There were bonus-point wins for Ulster and Leinster over the Dragons and Cardiff respectively in Saturday's two late United Rugby Championship games.

Springboks stars back for Stormers while Ireland wing reaches milestone

Check out all the team news for Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games taking place on Friday and six more on Saturday.

French club make Ireland and ex-All Blacks centres their top targets – report

Ulster could lose one of their top players ahead of next season.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Duhan van der Merwe try fest, Jonathan Danty red and England’s faltering playmakers

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

CONFIRMED: Ulster sack ‘longest-serving’ head coach after post-match rant and announce interim boss

Dan McFarland has left Ulster Rugby with immediate effect with an interim boss confirmed.

Ulster axe head coach days after much-criticised ref rant – report

Ulster Rugby have reportedly parted company with under-fire head coach Dan McFarland after their recent run of poor results.

‘The sooner he’s gone the better’ – Ulster boss slammed by own fans after blaming referee for defeat

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has been slated for criticising the referee after their 19-17 defeat to the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.

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.

Iain Henderson injured as Ulster suffer dramatic defeat to the Ospreys

Dan Edwards scored a late drop-goal as the Ospreys condemned Ulster to a 19-17 defeat in the United Rugby Championship on Sunday.

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.

Ireland wing to follow Antoine Dupont and Michael Hooper in chasing Olympic dream

Robert Baloucoune has confirmed that he has made himself available to play sevens for Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.

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.