Following another enthralling weekend of United Rugby Championship (URC) action, here is the Planet Rugby Team of the Week ...

Zebre end a four-year wait without a win on the road in the United Rugby Championship as the Italian side defeat Ulster 15-14 at Kingspan Stadium.

In multi-day sporting contests such as golf tournaments or test cricket they talk about a moving day and in a similar vein ...

The Sharks exited the Champions Cup with a total points difference of -87 and only scored 77 points in their five games ...

Leinster player ratings: Leinster secured a workmanlike 36-12 victory over the Stormers in a scrappy URC contest at the Aviva ...

Despite picking up more injuries, the Cape side will be boosted by the return of several Boks and other experienced players ...

Bulls captain Elrigh Louw jumps high for the ball in a lineout in a match ... while Leinster will host the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby will welcome the Sharks. Full URC points table, results ...

It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returned to action ...

Leinster welcomed South African side The Stormers to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening for the final round of URC fixtures ahead ... We're looking for loyal Balls readers free-to-join members ...

A night to forget for the South African outfit, who were less Storm Eowyn and more blow-out in their 36-12 loss to Leinster.