Graham Rowntree ‘immensely proud’ after historic win at Bulls as Munster relishing ‘pressure games’

Graham Rowntree hailed his Munster side for sticking to the pre-game plan as they sealed an historic victory over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

John Dobson apologises for Stormers’ ‘worst performance’ in loss to Ospreys

John Dobson apologised profusely for his side's 27-21 loss to the Ospreys on Saturday and described it as their "worst performance".

Ospreys lauded for ‘big hearts’ and the comment that ‘tells you quite a lot’ about the team

Ospreys head coach Toby Booth was delighted with his players' performance after they shocked the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship.

Jake White’s risky Champions Cup selection backfires as Munster down Bulls

Munster moved above the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship table after they defeated the South Africans 27-22 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Bulls v Munster: Five takeaways as Johan Goosen sees red as Jake White’s gamble fails

Our takeaways as the Bulls suffered their first home URC defeat of the season.

Nigel Owens comments on Ulster’s try-saving ‘kick’ in URC clash marred with controversy

Former international referee Nigel Owens has weighed into Cormac Izuchukwu's try-saving tackle.

Leinster suffer rare thrashing as Springboks hopefuls steer Lions to crucial victory while Benetton breeze past Dragons

The Lions claimed an emphatic 44-12 victory while the Dragons suffered their 11th defeat of the season.

Jordie Barrett reveals All Blacks boss Scott Robertson’s reaction to surprise Leinster move

Jordie Barrett had a discussion with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson before signing for Leinster.

Stormers dealt hammer home playoff race blow as Ospreys stun John Dobson’s charges

The Stormers' chances of claiming a home URC playoff match were dealt a blow on Saturday as the Ospreys claimed a 27-21 victory in Cape Town.

‘Money a serious component’ – All Black Jordie Barrett confirms ‘top’ reasons for Leinster move

All Black Jordie Barrett has opened up on his move to Leinster.

Nigel Owens weighs into controversial disallowed URC try debate after Cardiff ‘robbed’

Nigel Owens has reacted to the incident which led to Ulster’s winning penalty in the United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff.

Welsh Rugby Union slam TMO after ‘plucky losers’ Cardiff are ‘robbed of statement victory’

In a rather pointed match report, the WRU slammed the officiating in the URC clash between Ulster and Cardiff.

Quiz: Can you name the 2016 Ireland team that famously beat the Springboks?

It was a famous day in Irish rugby, can you name 23 players that featured in that win over the Springboks?

‘No pictures on the scorecard’ – Ulster relieved to dramatically get over the line in ‘very lucky’ win over Cardiff

Interim Ulster head coach Richie Murphy acknowledged that his side was fortunate to get over the line in their 19-17 over Cardiff on Friday.

Controversial finish as Ulster edge Cardiff who lose Taulupe Faletau to injury

There was a controversial finish to the United Rugby Championship game at Kingspan Stadium as Ulster beat Cardiff 19-17 on Friday evening.

Glasgow Warriors continue fine form with solid victory over under-strength Sharks

Glasgow Warriors continued with their fine United Rugby Championship form when they sealed a 21-10 victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun on Friday.

Taulupe Faletau’s comeback game ends in disaster as injury strikes again

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau had his comeback for Cardiff cut short on Friday.

Ronan O’Gara’s dig at Leinster fans’ boos after ‘shameful’ Champions Cup loss

Ronan O'Gara has responded to the "resounding boos" he received during his side's "shameful" Investec Champions Cup quarter-final loss.

Croke Park sold out for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints

Leinster have announced that tickets for their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints were sold out in less than 36 hours.

Ageing Springboks star Steven Kitshoff motivated to win ‘another World Cup’

Springbok Steven Kitshoff is motivated to be a part of the next Rugby World Cup squad as South Africa attempts to secure a three-peat of titles.

Mack Hansen weighs in on the IRFU’s controversial central contracts

Mack Hansen has weighed in on the debate around central contracts in Ireland.

Bulls welcome Springboks back for Munster clash while Ireland star reaches double century for Connacht

Check on all the team news for this weekend's United Rugby Championship action, with the Bulls against Munster one of the standout fixtures.

Former Wales international to step down from position on Cardiff’s backroom staff

Cardiff Rugby have announced that Richie Rees will step down from his position as the club's backs coach at the end of the season.

‘Everyone wants to scrum like the Springboks’ – Bulls star sets lofty standards

Wilco Louw said the Bulls are aiming to reach the high standard set by the Springboks in terms of scrummaging ahead of Saturday's clash with Munster.

Jake White: ‘Unfair’ Champions Cup scheduling to be rectified after bigwigs ‘privately agree’ 

Jake White has provided a significant update following the Bulls’ Champions Cup quarter-final saga.

Ireland star opens up on ‘freak’ injury and reveals potential return date

Ireland and Leinster second-row James Ryan has discussed his recovery from a nasty injury sustained in the Six Nations.

‘Generational talent’ tipped to be Handre Pollard’s Springboks heir commits his future to Stormers

The Stormers have secured the services of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Victor Matfield: Bulls have got their ‘mix right’ and ‘can beat anyone’

Springboks legend Victor Matfield backs the Bulls to go deep into the URC.

Super Rugby: Two All Blacks lead legendary list of all-time try scorers

We took a look back in the archives to find the STAR-STUDDED list of all-time try scorers in Super Rugby with two active players right at the top of the pile.

Keith Wood: IRFU creating ‘discontent’ with contracting model but don’t blame Leinster for ‘unbalanced system’

Ireland legend Keith Wood admits that the current system in Ireland is flawed but that it is not Leinster’s fault.