All posts tagged "URC"
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/ 5 days agoHarlequins can capitalise in Kent, says Mike Friday
Former Wasps scrum-half Mike Friday says the continued silence surrounding the club’s return to professional rugby could be telling and says...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoJamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell happy as they fall into step for British and Irish Lions
Jamison Gibson-Park passed his Lions Test match audition with dance partner Finn Russell and admitted the pair had hardly rehearsed. In...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions: Josh van der Flier leaves video nasty behind
Josh van der Flier grew up watching a video nasty of the Lions but finally got to put the shirt on...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoOld foes know they are facing tough rematch
POOL A Australia v South Africa Today. 2.30pm AUSTRALIA and South Africa meet again in the World Rugby U20 Championship today...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoMartin heads to Dragons
CARDIFF No.8 Mackenzie Martin will join Dragons on loan next season. Martin made his URC debut in November 2023 and his...
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/ 4 weeks agoU20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa
Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...
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/ 1 month agoRyan Baird: I am so proud of everyone at Leinster
Leinster second row Ryan Baird revelled in taking his side back to the top of their domestic league after a tough...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 month agoRob Russell signs on for Gloucester
Gloucester have signed back three flyer Rob Russell from Leinster. The 26-year-old, who can play full-back or wing, has scored 18...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 month agoBulls 25-13 Sharks: Bouncing Bulls set up Dublin showdown
David Kriel produced the crucial moment of a pulsating semi-final clash as the outside-centre raced over the try-line to ensure the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 month agoURC: Leinster have the final word with Glasgow Warriors
Leinster's tortuous quest for a fifth European star continues to cast a shadow, but their season may yet have a silver...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRivalry with Kieran Hardy is pushing Reuben Morgan-Williams on
Reuben Morgan-Williams says the competition with fellow Ospreys scrum-half Kieran Hardy has driven the two of them on – a fact...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoGlasgow Warriors 36-18 Stormers: Champions on course to retain their crown
Glasgow ............36pts Tries: Darge 10, Rowe 15, 45, Venter 28, Horne 51 Conversions: Horne 11, 16, 46, 52 Penalty: Horne 56...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoIt wasn’t pretty but we made it, says Keenan
By JOHN FALLON Leinster ..............................33pts Tries: Lowe 5, Gibson-Park 10, Osborne 46, Keenan 60 Conversions: Prendergast 11, 47 Penalties: Prendergast 35,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoBulls 42-33 Edinburgh: South African’s are too good for Edinburgh’s battlers
Bulls .................. 42pts Tries: Hanekom 18, Kriel 32, Vorster 37, Moodie 43, Johannes 46, Nortje 51 Conversions: Johannes 44, 47, 52...
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/ 2 months agoJosh Macleod all set for Leinster challenge
Josh Macleod is proof positive of the virtues of patience and perseverance. It was back in 2020 that the Scarlets flanker...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoLloyd hits top form to start Newport party
Super Rygbi Cymru Trophy Final Winner: Jac Lloyd Newport............27 Ebbw Vale........18 JAC Lloyd stole the show as Newport rounded off their...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoStormers 34-24 Cardiff: Josh McNally’s fighters fall just short in Cape Town
By Simon Thomas Stormers .......... 34pts Tries: Zas 10, 33; Hartzenberg 24, 47; Evans 73 Conversions: Willemse 25, 34; Feinberg-Mngomezulu 74...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoMunster 30-21 Benetton: Jack Crowley leads the way for Munster
By Ben Jaycock Munster .........30 Benetton .........21 Jack Crowley delivered a fine display to march Munster into the playoffs. The visitors...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoBulls 55-15 Dragons: South Africans seal home run to semi-final
Bulls ...................55pts Tries: Kriel 5, Wiese 8, De Klerk 22, Van der Merwe 40, 51, Petersen 57, 62, Coetzee 64, Williams...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoFassi’s late kick books Dublin date for Scarlets
■ By SIMON THOMAS Sharks ................................12pts Penalties: Masuku 39, Fassi 52, 69, 80 Scarlets ...............................3pts Drop goal: Costelow 40 Leading the...
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/ 2 months agoDragons swoop for Wyn
WALES loosehead Wyn Jones will join Dragons from Harlequins at the end of season, joining fellow prop Dillon Lewis in swapping...
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/ 2 months agoFilo Tiatia: It’s a struggle to be so far away from my family
By Simon Thomas Dragons boss Filo Tiatia has opened up on just how tough it’s been for him this season being...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoBulls 45-21 Cardiff: Matt Sherratt – It just took us too long to get going
By Simon Thomas Bulls ...................................45pts Tries: Vorster 7, Louw 16, Moodie 21, Hanekom 39, De Klerk 43, 52 Conversions: Goosen 8;...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoSharks 29-10 Ospreys: Siya Kolisi praises ‘true warrior’ Jac Morgan
By Simon Thomas Sharks ...............29pts Tries: Jenkins 10, Esterhuizen 33, Hooker 51, Buthelezi 65 Conversions: Masuku 11, 66, Fassi 34 Ospreys...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoChris Collyer: Leinster need to reset and restart from the ground up
By Chris Collyer For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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/ 2 months agoOspreys boss Mark Jones backs Keelan Giles for spot on Wales tour
By Simon Thomas Keelan Giles has to be in the shake-up for a place on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, according...
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/ 2 months agoJohan Mulder looking to push Cardiff in South Africa double header
By Simon Thomas Johan Mulder heads back home to South Africa this week, having exceeded all expectations with play-off chasing Cardiff....
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Nine-try Ospreys demolish Dragons
By Simon Thomas The Ospreys secured the bonus point win they needed to keep their URC play-off hopes alive as they...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 months agoWarriors salvage a late bonus as Bulls power on
By BRYN PALMER BULLS flexed their muscles with a fourth straight URC win to turn up the heat on Glasgow in...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 months agoToo many teams in Champions Cup, says Mark McCall
By Jon Newcombe Mark McCall believes cutting the number of teams will help the Investec Champions Cup regain its elite status....
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoURC: Welsh Regions stall on deal with WRU
Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons have yet to agree to sign a new long-term deal with the WRU, with a set deadline...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 months agoMunster 13-16 Bulls: Scrum controversy frustrates Munster
By John Fallon Munster .........13 Bulls ................16 The Bulls became the first South African side to win at Thomond Park and...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSlack Glasgow do bare minimum
■By SAM JACKSON Zebre................... 6 Glasgow...........14 GLASGOW made it 25 wins from 25 against Zebre in the URC but it was...
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/ 3 months agoIt’s been a challenge captaining Dragons, admits Aneurin Owen
By Simon Thomas Aneurin Owen is the first to admit it’s been a challenging time to be Dragons captain this season,...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoNow Ioane signs up for Leinster
NEW Zealand centre Rieko Ioane says he is excited to grow his game at Leinster after agreeing to join the URC...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 months agoDewi Lake still dreaming of becoming a British and Irish Lion
By Simon Thomas Dewi Lake says it would be “a dream” to fulfil “the ultimate goal” of being selected by the...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 months agoLeinster 52-0 Glasgow Warriors: Ruthless Leinster demolish Warriors
Leinster may have lost the last three Champions Cup finals, but this was another ruthless demonstration of their intent to avoid...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 3 months agoYoung signs Dragons deal
WALES openside Thomas Young will leave Cardiff for the Dragons at the end of the season on a “longterm” deal. Fellow...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoCam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place
By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: Ulster make it three in a row with win over Stormers
By Ben Jaycock Ulster ..............38 Stormers ........ 34 Ulster recovered from 17-0 down to score six tries and make it three...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: It’s heartache for Cardiff as Benetton snatch victory
By Simon Thomas Benetton ..........20pts Tries: Albornoz 20, Penalty 40 Conversion: Albornoz 21 Penalties: Albornoz 9, 77 Cardiff .............. 19pts Tries:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: Play-offs are still on cards for Scarlets after Welsh derby win over Ospreys
By Roger Panting Scarlets ..............38 pts Tries: Murray 20, Penalty 33, Fifita 39, Roberts 44 James 50, Plumtree 61 Conversions: Lloyd...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: Darcy Graham sends Edinburgh on their way
By Luke Jarmyn Edinburgh .........38pts Tries: Harrison 15, 18; Graham 23, Schoeman 36, Venter 64, Currie 78 Conversions: Thompson 19, 24,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: George Horne leads the way for Glasgow Warriors
By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow.......... 42 Lions................... 0 George Horne became Glasgow Warriors' record try-scorer as the Scottish side gave the Scotstoun...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: Leinster stand firm to take out Sharks
By John Fallon Sharks................ 7 Leinster............ 10 A vastly understrength Leinster side carved out a brilliant win in a real arm-wrestle...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: Tadhg Beirne looking for Munster to step up
By John Fallon Connacht........ 24 Munster...........30 Munster skipper Tadhg Beirne said they will need to improve for next weekend’s Champions Cup...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoURC: Nine-try Bulls hammer Zebre Parma
The Bulls continue their charge after clinching a commanding nine-try bonus-point win against Zebre. Bulls opened the scoring inside three minutes...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Ospreys hold on in ‘crazy match’ against Connacht
By Simon Thomas Ospreys ............................. 43pts Tries: Giles 16, 32; Hardy 34, Kasende 36, 57; Walsh 44 Conversions: Edwards 17, 33,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Harri Millard snatches it for Cardiff
By Roger Panting Cardiff ...............20pts Tries: Donnell 21, Millard 63 Conversions: Sheedy 21, 63 Penalties: Sheedy 31, 50 Lions................... 17pts Tries:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: David Kriel hits the target for Bulls
Bulls.................. 21 Leinster............20 By Sam Jackson David Kriel’s last-gasp penalty ended Leinster’s unbeaten URC record as the Bulls edged a tight...
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