Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South Africa
The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements
‘If I get Covid again, I’ll have another crate of wine in my hotel suite in Cape Town’
Rowntree confident Munster players have no anxiety issues over return to South Africa
Andy Friend determined to change perception of Connacht after White comments
Responding to Bulls coach, Friend says squad must strive to ‘be proud, be respectful’
Gerry Thornley: Weary South African franchises endure baptism of fire
Despite the early setbacks their involvement should benefit the URC
Connacht and Bulls seeking to bounce back in URC clash
‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’
Jake White tells Bulls that Leinster display is ‘the benchmark’ to follow
South African sides face tough start to competition with four away games
Leinster’s high-intensity opening act bodes well for season ahead
High-tempo offloading game proves too much for a weary looking Bulls side
‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
South African sides make new dawn one of promise for United Rugby Championship
Leinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekend
United we stand - All you need to know about the South African sides joining the URC
The United Rugby Championship (URC) begins next weekend with some new faces . . .
World Rugby respond to plans for IPL style World 12s competition
Organisers intend for 192 players to enter an auction to represent one of eight franchises
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test
Backrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19
Matt Williams: Eddie Jones’ masterclass a sight to behold
England coach is in total control of his environment and having fun in doing so
Matt Williams: Improving England a dangerous proposition but Ireland should prevail
Victors will have a massive psychological advantage going into the World Cup
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