Emma Wassell: “I Knew I’d Play Again”
There’s a calm strength in Emma Wassell. The 30-year-old Scotland lock laughs easily, jokes about “smiling through fitness tests” but the past year has been anything but light. In September, she was diagnosed with a tumour in her chest. It was benign, but there was a bleed. Then surgery. Then a second, more serious operation […]
Leinster Power Past Warriors to Reach URC Final Against Bulls
Leinster stormed into the United Rugby Championship final with a dominant 37-19 victory over reigning champions Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium. The six-try performance ended a run of three straight URC semi-final exits and set up a home final at Croke Park next Saturday against the Bulls, who beat the Sharks 25-13 in Pretoria. […]
The Stage Is Set for Thrilling URC Semi-Finals
The United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-finals delivered a weekend of exhilarating rugby, marked by high-scoring affairs, tactical masterclasses, and dramatic conclusions. Here’s an in-depth look at each match and a preview of the upcoming semi-finals. Quarter-Final Summary Glasgow Warriors 36–18 Stormers (Friday, May 30) The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive attacking performance to defeat the […]
Left in the Lurch: GB Sevens Athletes Face Uncertain Future
When Kaleem Barreto first heard that Great Britain’s full-time sevens programme would cease at the end of July, his reaction wasn’t immediate anger or grief – it was numbness. “It was a weird mix of shock and déjà vu,” he tells me. “Everything goes still for a second. Not angry, not sad, just… blank.” For […]
Red Bull in Talks to Acquire Newcastle Falcons
In what could mark a turning point for rugby union in Northern England, global sports powerhouse Red Bull is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Newcastle Falcons. The Premiership rugby club, once a formidable force in English rugby, now finds itself on the brink of collapse after a winless season and mounting financial woes. If successful, […]
Global Game Changer: Rugby’s New Club World Cup Set to Transform the Sport
A seismic shift is coming to the global rugby landscape with the announcement of a new Club Rugby World Cup, a long-anticipated competition that will pit the best domestic sides from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres against each other on a truly international stage. Stated to launch in 2028, the tournament promises to be a […]
The Hottest Ticket in Town for the Autumn Nations Series
The upcoming Scotland v New Zealand match in the 2025 Autumn Nations Series is generating a lot of excitement among rugby fans. Scheduled for the 8th of November, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, the fixture is attracting significant attention, signalling some very positive signs for the enthusiasm for Scottish rugby. Unprecedented Demand for Tickets Scottish […]
2025/26 BKT URC Fixtures Confirmed for Edinburgh and Glasgow
Scottish rugby fans can officially start planning their season, as the full fixture list for the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship has been revealed — and both Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors have plenty to look forward to. Edinburgh Rugby – Friday Night Lights and Festive Fireworks Edinburgh kick off their campaign with an away […]
Warriors Fall Short in Dublin Dogfight as Leinster Clinch Narrow Win
A resilient Glasgow Warriors side fell just short in Dublin on Friday night, narrowly losing 13-5 to Leinster in a bruising finale to the BKT United Rugby Championship regular season. In a contest high on intensity but low on scoring, it was Jimmy O’Brien’s first-half try and the boot of Sam Prendergast that ultimately proved […]
Graham Hat-Trick Fires Edinburgh Into URC Play-Offs
Edinburgh powered into the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals with a dominant 43–26 bonus-point win over Ulster at Hive Stadium, scoring seven tries in an inspired attacking display. Darcy Graham grabbed a sensational hat-trick on what could be his final appearance at home this season, while Magnus Bradbury crossed twice as the hosts delivered under pressure […]