URC: Provinces name teams for Round 15

URC: Provinces name teams for Round 15

Leinster have made 12 changes to their side for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Ulster at Aviva Stadium, although head coach Leo Cullen has retained several of his frontline internationals across his matchday squad.

Premier Sports strengthen URC ties with new deal as 'free to air' tease given for UK viewers

Broadcaster extends deal for Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby matches

Sport | 'People get it wrong': Smith says only one URC team in EPCR semis no reflection on quality

Glasgow coach Franco Smith says the URC having one team left in the Champions Cup semis is not a reflection on the competition's standing in comparison with the English Premiership and the Top 14.

'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'

Martin Anayi, CEO of the URC, outlines what the latest TV deals mean for the league.

Premier Sports confirm major extension to United Rugby Championship coverage

Premier Sports has confirmed a major four-year extension to its partnership with the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC), ensuring every game from one of the world’s most competitive rugby leagues will remain live on its platforms until at least 2029. The latest deal means Premier Sports will have held the UK broadcast rights for the BKT URC for an impressive eleven years by the end of this cycle. The network has been a central part of the Champ…

Premier Sports to show 400 rugby games per year after new deal

Premier Sports is set to show 400 rugby games per season after agreeing a new deal to broadcast the United Rugby Championship (URC). The agreement, which will last four years and take the Irish challenger brand through until 2029, will see the multi-national URC broadcast on a dedicated Premier Sports Rugby channel alongside the likes of the Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and French Top 14, as well as domestic leagues in both Japan a…