Simon Thomas

Having beaten Glasgow and Munster in the last two rounds, the Sharks will be looking to complete a hat-trick of victories over URC champions

It's now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster who just keep on winning. You wondered if they might finally have found their match when they trailed 13-10 to Ulster at Belfast's Kingspan Stadium on Friday evening.

Royal Randwick plays host to this year's final feature race in NSW with the running of the Group 2 The Ingham (1600m), with a capacity field of twenty runners engaged.

Easing the travel strain on players is a big goal for the United Rugby Championship, according to chief executive Martin Anayi.

As he looks back on his ten years at the helm, BKT URC chief executive Martin Anayi is in no doubt over his proudest achievement.

Mark Jones is a man who simply loves coaching and he has more reason than ever to be relishing the job right now. ADVERTISEMENT

After going through the worst period of his career, Santiago Cordero is understandably delighted to be feeling like his old self again and delivering that special “sparkle”.

The BKT URC's Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning has outlined in detail the accountability process which operates in the competition and new plans to provide fans with explanations of big decisions.

Wales great Justin Tipuric says the Ospreys are playing with a smile on their faces as they continue their unbeaten run under new head coach Mark Jones.

Dan Sheehan said it was a special feeling to be back out on the pitch after he ended a six month absence with a two-try Player of the Match display to lead Leinster Rugby to a 36-12 bonus point victory over the DHL Stormers.