Sheehan: We’re hungrier than Bulls

Hooker Dan Sheehan insists Leinster won’t be outmatched in desire as the Irish giants gear up for Saturday’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park.

History maker to blow URC final

Italian referee Andrea Piardi will take charge of the blockbuster URC title clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Irish giants Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.

Azzurri suffer injury blow for Bok duels

Italy’s hopes of troubling the world champion Springboks in July have taken a major knock with the latest news on star back Ange Capuozzo.

Watch: Boks hit the ground running

Skipper Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks at training in Johannesburg, as the world champions set the wheels in motion for the 2025 season.

Umaga called up by Samoa

Head coach Tusi Pisi has named 11 uncapped players in the first Manu Samoa squad of the 2025 Test season, with the sons of two rugby greats among the new faces.

When Bok fan-tasy meets reality

Springbok fans will be able to take their passion for the game to the next level by participating in a new online game, Fantasy Rugby Championship.

Watch: Lood leads Baa Baas battle cry

Lood de Jager inspiring the Barbarians in 2018 with a fiery pre-match song is the ideal teaser to the first clash in SA between the invitational team and Springboks on 28 June.

Bok Women beat Kenya in error-ridden duel

The Springbok Women overcame Kenya at Stade Makis in Antananarivo on Wednesday to keep their winning streak in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup intact.

Cullen’s fingers crossed for Van der Flier

Leinster boss Leo Cullen faces a wait on several injured players, including star flanker Josh van der Flier, to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s URC final at Croke Park.

Lions suffer front-row blow

British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will have to do without the services of a seasoned Scotland prop for the much-anticipated tour to Australia.