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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.

Caelan Doris: Ireland forward claims top Irish award after ‘phenomenal’ season

Leinster's Caelan Doris and Ulster's Neve Jones were the big winners at the Rugby Players Ireland Awards on Wednesday evening.

United Rugby Championship Team of the Week: Magnificent Munster feature prominently along with magical Manie Libbok

Munster and the Stormers feature prominently in our URC team of the week after semi-final victories over Leinster and Connacht respectively.

United Rugby Championship: Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players of the semi-finals

Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players from the United Rugby Championship semi-finals.

Sunday Social: Munster delight in Dublin as United Rugby Championship semi-finals captivate fans

It is our round-up of social media posts in rugby union this week.

United Rugby Championship: John Dobson backed the Stormers throughout against ‘high-possession’ Connacht

Stormers boss John Dobson anticipated a “high-possession” Connacht but backed his side to win even when the scores got tight.

United Rugby Championship: Manie Libbok stars again as Stormers beat Connacht to book final spot

The Stormers kept their United Rugby Championship title defence alive after beating Connacht 43-25 to book their place in the final on May 27.

United Rugby Championship: Five takeaways from Stormers v Connacht as the defending champions storm into the final

Five takeaways from the Stormers' 43-25 victory over Connacht in the United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final.

Stormers player ratings: Angelo Davids and Manie Libbok sparkle in a champions performance

Our Stormers player ratings after their 43-25 win over Connacht in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals.

Connacht player ratings: Mack Hansen shines in disappointing URC semi-final defeat to the Stormers

Our Connacht player ratings from the defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town.

Stormers v Connacht: United Rugby Championship preview as defending champions set to reach back-to-back finals

The Stormers and Connacht face off for just the third time in their history as they battle it out for a place in the United Rugby Championship final.

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.

United Rugby Championship: USA away game is on the table but Leinster v Munster will be ‘hard’

United Rugby Championship chief executive Martin Anayi has confirmed plans for the USA to host an Irish match but it won't be Leinster v Munster.

United Rugby Championship: Six Irish and four South African players selected in Elite XV

Check out the 2022/23 URC Elite XV as voted for by a media panel.

United Rugby Championship: Connacht will ‘not just lay down’ for defending champion Stormers

Mack Hansen insists Connacht will not “lay down” for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship semi-final this weekend.

URC: Dan du Plessis thriving on ‘consistent game time’ with the Stormers

Stormers inside centre Dan du Plessis is excited about facing Connacht in their United Rugby Campionship semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

Loose Pass: Ireland’s rude health, support for Wayne Smith and a limp finish to the Premiership season

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

United Rugby Championship: Five storylines to follow in the semi-finals as travel and battered bodies set to play their part

Check out our five storylines to follow ahead of the United Rugby Championship semi-finals as Stormers face Connacht and Leinster take on Munster.

United Rugby Championship: Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players of the quarter-finals

Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players from the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

URC: Hacjivah Dayimani and Stormers ‘expect a totally different battle’ from Connacht

Stormers blindside flanker Hacjivah Dayimani is not underestimating Connacht ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final in Cape Town.

URC: Stormers admit Cape Town Stadium pitch is ‘on its last legs’

The Cape Town Stadium pitch might not be in its best condition but Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman feels it's not a problem for his team.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Irish trio progress to semi-finals, Pacific Islanders impress and an unfortunate omission in Wales squad

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

Mack Hansen: Connacht star shares graphic pic of nasty gash after URC quarter-final victory

Mack Hansen was heavily bandaged during Connacht's victory over Ulster in the URC quarter-final and he has shared a graphic image that shows why.

United Rugby Championship: Stormers have some ‘niggles’ which could be a ‘threat’ for the semi-final against Connacht

Stormers boss John Dobson revealed there are niggles to Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie ahead of their semi-final against Connacht.

United Rugby Championship Team of the Week: Stormers and Munster rewarded for quarter-final performances

Check out our United Rugby Championship team of the quarter-finals.

United Rugby Championship: Five takeaways from Ulster v Connacht as Galway outfit pilfer their way to victory

Planet Rugby’s five takeaways from Connacht’s 15-10 victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship: Connacht stun Ulster to muscle their way into the semi-finals

Connacht stunned Ulster in the all-Irish tie to qualify for the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship following a 15-10 triumph at the Kingspan Stadium.

United Rugby Championship: Jacob Stockdale hits 100 for Ulster while Ireland duo return for Connacht in first quarter-final

The teams have been named for the opening United Rugby Championship quarter-final of the weekend as Ulster go head-to-head with Connacht on Friday.

United Rugby Championship: Five storylines to follow ahead of the quarter-finals including possible Irish domination

Planet Rugby unpacks the major storylines to follow in what is set to be a blockbuster weekend filled with drama, elation and fine margins.