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Sharks back big guns for Challenge Cup derby while Scotland stars return

The second round of the 2023/24 Challenge Cup gets underway with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and two on Sunday.

Springboks inspire Sharks and Cheetahs to stunning wins while Gloucester end losing streak

Our round up of Saturday's Challenge Cup action.

Eben Etzebeth, Sam Simmonds and George North all feature in opening Challenge Cup round

Check on the team news for this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Edinburgh stun Ulster in Belfast as Stormers get back to winning ways

Edinburgh shocked Ulster with an impressive 27-22 win in Belfast whilst the Stormers are back to winning ways with a 31-7 triumph over Zebre.

More Springboks make URC returns while Mack Hansen and Josh Adams also back in action

Check on the team news ahead of Round Seven of the United Rugby Championship season, which sees several Springboks return to action.

Five storylines to watch in the United Rugby Championship including star-studded teams and top eight shake-up

Things are heating up with plenty of local derbies to come, and ahead of the action Planet Rugby selects five storylines to follow this weekend.

Rugby World Cup winner scores on debut as Bulls and Lions run riot in the URC

Double Rugby World Cup winner Willie le Roux sparkled on debut for the Bulls, scoring in their 53-27 rout against Connacht on Saturday.

South African URC teams stumble in Europe as Edinburgh and Ulster win

Friday evening's United Rugby Championship action saw Edinburgh and Ulster claim wins over the Bulls and Lions while Zebre sealed a draw against Cardiff.

Peter O’Mahony leads Munster in URC final replay as Irish stars return across the board

Check on the team news ahead of Round Five of the United Rugby Championship season, which includes Munster taking on the Stormers.

Scotland captain returns for Edinburgh against pace-setting Bulls in one of three URC games on Friday

Check on the team news for the three United Rugby Championship games that take place on Friday.

Ulster end Munster’s unbeaten start, Bulls edge Cardiff while Zebre Parma end 28-game drought with win over Sharks

There were wins for Ulster, the Bulls and Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship on Friday as they beat Munster, Cardiff and the Sharks.

Internationals return from Rugby World Cup duty with Dan Sheehan leading Leinster for the first time

Check on the team news for Round Four of the United Rugby Championship, with three games on Friday, four on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Willis Halaholo hits 100 for Cardiff against Bulls while Ulster and Munster name strong teams for Irish derby

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Zebre Parma, Cardiff and Ulster host the Sharks, Bulls and Munster respectively.

Leinster end Edinburgh’s winning start with bonus-point success while Bulls put 50 on Zebre Parma

There were wins for Leinster and the Bulls in the early United Rugby Championship games as they overcame Edinburgh and Zebre Parma respectively.

Jack Carty returns to captain Connacht in home derby against Ulster

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

Stormers power past Scarlets who leak 50 plus points again while Connacht and Ospreys also win

The Stormers handed the Scarlets their second successive heavy URC loss while Connact and the Ospreys sealed wins over Glasgow Warriors and Zebre Parma respectively.

Ex-Springbok set for Sharks debut at Leinster while URC match winner returns for Munster

Check out all of the team news ahead of Round Two of the United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship: Ben Healy shines on debut for Edinburgh while Connacht, Stormers and Ulster win

Debutant Ben Healy guided Edinburgh to victory over the Dragons while Connacht, the Stormers and Ulster also sealed wins over the Ospreys, Lions and Zebre respectively.

United Rugby Championship: 200 up for Justin Tipuric as some Rugby World Cup stars feature

Check on all the team news ahead of the opening United Rugby Championship weekend.

Star players, ins and outs and more: Team-by-team guide for United Rugby Championship season

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship confirm Champions Cup qualification changes

The URC will now introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting this season.

Concern for United Rugby Championship as broadcaster Viaplay hits financial trouble

The United Rugby Championship faces an uncertain future in the short-term after its UK broadcaster, Viaplay, announced their intention to sell off those rights.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: Frans Steyn, Danilo Fischetti, TJ Perenara and more

Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend.

The 2023/24 United Rugby Championship fixture list in FULL

The full 2023/24 URC fixture list has been revealed.

Munster top most watched teams chart while most watched games also revealed

Munster were the most watched team in the United Rugby Championship, with the top 10 most watched games of the regular-season also revealed.

La Rochelle and Leinster drawn in same pool for Champions Cup

Current Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle have been drawn in the same pool as runners-up Leinster for the 2023/24 tournament.

URC ‘blown away’ as fans smash attendance records across the board

The second season of the URC broke attendance records across the competition, with an overall average match attendance increase of 36%.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Malcolm Marx, Alun Wyn Jones, Marcus Smith and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours of the last week.

Rugby World Cup: Paolo Odogwu and Dino Lamb named in 46-man Italy training squad

Paolo Odogwu and Dino Lamb are among five uncapped players in the 46-man Italy training squad for the Rugby World Cup announced on Monday.

United Rugby Championship: ‘Meritocracy’ Champions Cup qualification returns while the final venue format is maintained

URC boss Martin Anayi has confirmed that Champions Cup qualification will revert to 'straight meritocracy' next season while the home final format remains.