United Rugby Championship
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The United Rugby Championship (URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. For sponsorship reasons the league is known as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in South Africa, and the BKT United Rugby Championship in the competition's other territories, the split branding mirroring the format previously adopted in Super Rugby. The Championship represents the highest level of domestic club or franchise rugby in each of its constituent countries. The Championship is one of the three major professional leagues in Europe (along with the English Premiership and the French Top 14), the most successful teams from which go forward to compete in the highest-level continental club competitions, the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Since 2022–23 South African teams have been eligible to qualify for European competitions.
Infobox
Sport
Rugby union
Formerly known as
Pro14Pro12Celtic League
Instituted
2001; 24 years ago (2001)
Number of teams
16
Nations
Ireland (4 teams) Italy (2 teams) Scotland (2 teams) South Africa (4 teams) Wales (4 teams)
Holders
Leinster (9th title) (2024–25)
Most titles
Leinster (9 titles)
Website
unitedrugby.com
Tables
· Tournament format › Format history
Celtic League
Celtic League
Period
2001–2002
Sponsor
no sponsor
Name
Celtic League
Teams
15
Countries
Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Magners League
Magners League
Period
2006–2007
Sponsor
Magners
Name
Magners League
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
Period
2010–2011
Sponsor
12
Name
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
RaboDirect Pro12
RaboDirect Pro12
Period
2011–2014
Sponsor
RaboDirect
Name
RaboDirect Pro12
Guinness Pro12
Guinness Pro12
Period
2014–2017
Sponsor
Guinness
Name
Guinness Pro12
14
14
Period
2017–2020
Sponsor
Guinness PRO14
Name
14
Teams
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, Wales
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
Period
2020–2021
Sponsor
12
Name
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
16
16
Period
2021
Sponsor
Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup
Name
16
Teams
Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, Wales
(Vodacom) United Rugby Championship
(Vodacom) United Rugby Championship
Period
2021–2022
Sponsor
Vodacom (South Africa only)
no sponsor (all other nations)
Name
(Vodacom) United Rugby Championship
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
BKT United Rugby Championship
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
BKT United Rugby Championship
Period
2022–
Sponsor
Vodacom (South Africa only)BKT (all other nations)
Name
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
BKT United Rugby Championship
| Period | Sponsor | Name | Teams | Countries |
| 2001–2002 | no sponsor | Celtic League | 15 | Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| 2002–2003 | 16 | |||
| 2003–2004 | 12 | |||
| 2004–2006 | 11 | |||
| 2006–2007 | Magners | Magners League | ||
| 2007–2010 | 10 | |||
| 2010–2011 | 12 | Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales | ||
| 2011–2014 | RaboDirect | RaboDirect Pro12 | ||
| 2014–2017 | Guinness | Guinness Pro12 | ||
| 2017–2020 | Guinness PRO14 | 14 | Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, Wales | |
| 2020–2021 | 12 | Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales | ||
| 2021 | Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup | 16 | Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, Wales | |
| 2021–2022 | Vodacom (South Africa only) no sponsor (all other nations) | (Vodacom) United Rugby Championship | ||
| 2022– | Vodacom (South Africa only)BKT (all other nations) | Vodacom United Rugby Championship BKT United Rugby Championship |
· Teams
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United Rugby Championship clubs · Teams
Benetton
Benetton
Club
Benetton
Established
1932
Joined
2010
Location
Treviso, Italy
Stadium(s)
Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Capacity
6,700
Titles (last)
0*
Bulls
Bulls
Club
Bulls
Established
1997
Joined
2021
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Stadium(s)
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Capacity
51,762
Titles (last)
0
Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby
Club
Cardiff Rugby
Established
2003
Joined
2003
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Stadium(s)
Cardiff Arms Park
Capacity
12,125
Titles (last)
0
Connacht
Connacht
Club
Connacht
Established
1885
Joined
2001
Location
Galway, Ireland
Stadium(s)
Dexcom Stadium
Capacity
12,000
Titles (last)
1 (2016)
Dragons
Dragons
Club
Dragons
Established
2003
Joined
2003
Location
Newport, Wales
Stadium(s)
Rodney Parade
Capacity
8,700
Titles (last)
0
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Club
Edinburgh
Established
1872
Joined
2001
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Stadium(s)
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium
Capacity
7,800
Titles (last)
0
Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors
Club
Glasgow Warriors
Established
1872
Joined
2001
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Stadium(s)
Scotstoun Stadium
Capacity
9,708
Titles (last)
2 (2024)
Leinster
Leinster
Club
Leinster
Established
1879
Joined
2001
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Stadium(s)
Aviva StadiumRDS Arena
Capacity
51,70020,600
Titles (last)
9 (2025)
Lions
Lions
Club
Lions
Established
1996
Joined
2021
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Stadium(s)
Ellis Park Stadium
Capacity
62,567
Titles (last)
0
Munster
Munster
Club
Munster
Established
1879
Joined
2001
Location
Cork, IrelandLimerick, Ireland
Stadium(s)
Musgrave ParkThomond Park
Capacity
8,00825,600
Titles (last)
4 (2023)
Ospreys
Ospreys
Club
Ospreys
Established
2003
Joined
2003
Location
Swansea, Wales
Stadium(s)
St Helen's
Capacity
8,000
Titles (last)
4 (2012)
Scarlets
Scarlets
Club
Scarlets
Established
2003
Joined
2003
Location
Llanelli, Wales
Stadium(s)
Parc y Scarlets
Capacity
14,870
Titles (last)
2 (2017)
Sharks
Sharks
Club
Sharks
Established
1995
Joined
2021
Location
Durban, South Africa
Stadium(s)
Kings Park Stadium
Capacity
52,000
Titles (last)
0
Stormers
Stormers
Club
Stormers
Established
1997
Joined
2021
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Stadium(s)
Cape Town Stadium
Capacity
55,000
Titles (last)
1 (2022)
Ulster
Ulster
Club
Ulster
Established
1879
Joined
2001
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Stadium(s)
Ravenhill Stadium
Capacity
18,196
Titles (last)
1 (2006)
Zebre Parma
Zebre Parma
Club
Zebre Parma
Established
1973
Joined
2012
Location
Parma, Italy
Stadium(s)
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
Capacity
5,000
Titles (last)
0
| Club | Established | Joined | Location | Stadium(s) | Surface | Capacity | Titles (last) |
| Benetton | 1932 | 2010 | Treviso, Italy | Stadio Comunale di Monigo | Grass | 6,700 | 0* |
| Bulls | 1997 | 2021 | Pretoria, South Africa | Loftus Versfeld Stadium | Grass | 51,762 | 0 |
| Cardiff Rugby | 2003 | 2003 | Cardiff, Wales | Cardiff Arms Park | 3G Artificial | 12,125 | 0 |
| Connacht | 1885 | 2001 | Galway, Ireland | Dexcom Stadium | 3G Artificial | 12,000 | 1 (2016) |
| Dragons | 2003 | 2003 | Newport, Wales | Rodney Parade | Hybrid | 8,700 | 0 |
| Edinburgh | 1872 | 2001 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Edinburgh Rugby Stadium | 3G Artificial | 7,800 | 0 |
| Glasgow Warriors | 1872 | 2001 | Glasgow, Scotland | Scotstoun Stadium | 3G Artificial | 9,708 | 2 (2024) |
| Leinster | 1879 | 2001 | Dublin, Ireland | Aviva StadiumRDS Arena | Grass | 51,70020,600 | 9 (2025) |
| Lions | 1996 | 2021 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Ellis Park Stadium | Grass | 62,567 | 0 |
| Munster | 1879 | 2001 | Cork, IrelandLimerick, Ireland | Musgrave ParkThomond Park | 3G ArtificialGrass | 8,00825,600 | 4 (2023) |
| Ospreys | 2003 | 2003 | Swansea, Wales | St Helen's | 3G Artificial | 8,000 | 4 (2012) |
| Scarlets | 2003 | 2003 | Llanelli, Wales | Parc y Scarlets | Hybrid | 14,870 | 2 (2017) |
| Sharks | 1995 | 2021 | Durban, South Africa | Kings Park Stadium | Grass | 52,000 | 0 |
| Stormers | 1997 | 2021 | Cape Town, South Africa | Cape Town Stadium | Grass | 55,000 | 1 (2022) |
| Ulster | 1879 | 2001 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Ravenhill Stadium | 3G Artificial | 18,196 | 1 (2006) |
| Zebre Parma | 1973 | 2012 | Parma, Italy | Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi | Grass | 5,000 | 0 |
· Teams › Former teams
Aironi
Aironi
Team
Aironi
Years
2010–12
Location
Viadana, Italy
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Stadio Luigi Zaffanella (6,000)
Border Reivers
Border Reivers
Team
Border Reivers
Years
2002–07
Location
Galashiels, Scotland
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Netherdale (6,000)
Bridgend Ravens
Bridgend Ravens
Team
Bridgend Ravens
Years
2001–03
Location
Bridgend, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Brewery Field (6,000)
Caerphilly
Caerphilly
Team
Caerphilly
Years
2001–03
Location
Caerphilly, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Virginia Park (5,000)
Cardiff RFC
Cardiff RFC
Team
Cardiff RFC
Years
2001–03
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Cardiff Arms Park (12,500)
Celtic Warriors
Celtic Warriors
Team
Celtic Warriors
Years
2003–04
Location
Bridgend, WalesPontypridd, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Brewery Field (12,000)Sardis Road (8,000)
Cheetahs
Cheetahs
Team
Cheetahs
Years
2017–20
Location
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Free State Stadium (48,000)
Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale
Team
Ebbw Vale
Years
2001–03
Location
Ebbw Vale, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Eugene Cross Park (8,000)
Llanelli
Llanelli
Team
Llanelli
Years
2001–03
Location
Llanelli, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Stradey Park (10,800)
Neath
Neath
Team
Neath
Years
2001–03
Location
Neath, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
The Gnoll (6,000)
Newport
Newport
Team
Newport
Years
2001–03
Location
Newport, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Rodney Parade (11,676)
Pontypridd
Pontypridd
Team
Pontypridd
Years
2001–03
Location
Pontypridd, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Sardis Road (7,861)
Southern Kings
Southern Kings
Team
Southern Kings
Years
2017–20
Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Stadium(s) (capacity)
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (48,459)
Swansea
Swansea
Team
Swansea
Years
2001–03
Location
Swansea, Wales
Stadium(s) (capacity)
St Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground (4,500)
| Team | Years | Location | Stadium(s) (capacity) |
| Aironi | 2010–12 | Viadana, Italy | Stadio Luigi Zaffanella (6,000) |
| Border Reivers | 2002–07 | Galashiels, Scotland | Netherdale (6,000) |
| Bridgend Ravens | 2001–03 | Bridgend, Wales | Brewery Field (6,000) |
| Caerphilly | 2001–03 | Caerphilly, Wales | Virginia Park (5,000) |
| Cardiff RFC | 2001–03 | Cardiff, Wales | Cardiff Arms Park (12,500) |
| Celtic Warriors | 2003–04 | Bridgend, WalesPontypridd, Wales | Brewery Field (12,000)Sardis Road (8,000) |
| Cheetahs | 2017–20 | Bloemfontein, South Africa | Free State Stadium (48,000) |
| Ebbw Vale | 2001–03 | Ebbw Vale, Wales | Eugene Cross Park (8,000) |
| Llanelli | 2001–03 | Llanelli, Wales | Stradey Park (10,800) |
| Neath | 2001–03 | Neath, Wales | The Gnoll (6,000) |
| Newport | 2001–03 | Newport, Wales | Rodney Parade (11,676) |
| Pontypridd | 2001–03 | Pontypridd, Wales | Sardis Road (7,861) |
| Southern Kings | 2017–20 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (48,459) |
| Swansea | 2001–03 | Swansea, Wales | St Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground (4,500) |
· Current standings
1
1
Pos
1
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Stormers
Pld
6
W
6
D
0
L
0
PF
184
PA
60
PD
+124
TF
23
TA
7
TB
3
LB
0
Pts
27
Qualification
Qualifies for home URC quarter-final; Qualification for the 2026–27 Champions Cup
2
2
Pos
2
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Cardiff
Pld
7
W
5
D
0
L
2
PF
157
PA
122
PD
+35
TF
24
TA
16
TB
4
LB
2
Pts
26
3
3
Pos
3
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Munster
Pld
6
W
5
D
0
L
1
PF
146
PA
116
PD
+30
TF
21
TA
18
TB
3
LB
1
Pts
24
4
4
Pos
4
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Ulster
Pld
6
W
4
D
0
L
2
PF
202
PA
140
PD
+62
TF
29
TA
20
TB
5
LB
1
Pts
22
5
5
Pos
5
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Leinster
Pld
7
W
4
D
0
L
3
PF
174
PA
166
PD
+8
TF
27
TA
23
TB
4
LB
1
Pts
21
Qualification
Qualifies for URC quarter-final; Qualification for the 2026–27 Champions Cup
6
6
Pos
6
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Glasgow Warriors
Pld
6
W
4
D
0
L
2
PF
161
PA
87
PD
+74
TF
22
TA
10
TB
3
LB
1
Pts
20
7
7
Pos
7
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Lions
Pld
6
W
3
D
0
L
3
PF
176
PA
178
PD
−2
TF
24
TA
26
TB
3
LB
1
Pts
16
8
8
Pos
8
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Bulls
Pld
6
W
3
D
0
L
3
PF
172
PA
190
PD
−18
TF
26
TA
27
TB
3
LB
0
Pts
15
9
9
Pos
9
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Connacht
Pld
5
W
2
D
0
L
3
PF
120
PA
91
PD
+29
TF
17
TA
13
TB
3
LB
2
Pts
13
Qualification
Qualification for the 2026–27 Challenge Cup
10
10
Pos
10
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Edinburgh
Pld
5
W
2
D
0
L
3
PF
128
PA
88
PD
+40
TF
20
TA
14
TB
2
LB
3
Pts
13
11
11
Pos
11
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Zebre Parma
Pld
6
W
2
D
0
L
4
PF
106
PA
182
PD
−76
TF
14
TA
27
TB
2
LB
0
Pts
10
12
12
Pos
12
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Benetton
Pld
6
W
2
D
0
L
4
PF
101
PA
176
PD
−75
TF
11
TA
26
TB
1
LB
0
Pts
9
13
13
Pos
13
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Ospreys
Pld
6
W
1
D
1
L
4
PF
127
PA
159
PD
−32
TF
19
TA
24
TB
1
LB
1
Pts
8
14
14
Pos
14
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Scarlets
Pld
6
W
2
D
0
L
4
PF
102
PA
143
PD
−41
TF
12
TA
19
TB
0
LB
0
Pts
8
15
15
Pos
15
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Sharks
Pld
6
W
1
D
1
L
4
PF
113
PA
180
PD
−67
TF
17
TA
24
TB
2
LB
0
Pts
8
16
16
Pos
16
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Dragons
Pld
6
W
0
D
2
L
4
PF
84
PA
175
PD
−91
TF
11
TA
26
TB
0
LB
1
Pts
5
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| 1 | Stormers | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 60 | +124 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 | Qualifies for home URC quarter-final; Qualification for the 2026–27 Champions Cup |
| 2 | Cardiff | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 157 | 122 | +35 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 26 | |
| 3 | Munster | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 146 | 116 | +30 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 24 | |
| 4 | Ulster | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 202 | 140 | +62 | 29 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 22 | |
| 5 | Leinster | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 174 | 166 | +8 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 21 | Qualifies for URC quarter-final; Qualification for the 2026–27 Champions Cup |
| 6 | Glasgow Warriors | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 161 | 87 | +74 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 20 | |
| 7 | Lions | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 176 | 178 | −2 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
| 8 | Bulls | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 172 | 190 | −18 | 26 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| 9 | Connacht | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 120 | 91 | +29 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 13 | Qualification for the 2026–27 Challenge Cup |
| 10 | Edinburgh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 128 | 88 | +40 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 13 | |
| 11 | Zebre Parma | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 106 | 182 | −76 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
| 12 | Benetton | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 101 | 176 | −75 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
| 13 | Ospreys | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 127 | 159 | −32 | 19 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| 14 | Scarlets | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 102 | 143 | −41 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 15 | Sharks | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 113 | 180 | −67 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
| 16 | Dragons | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 84 | 175 | −91 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
· Results › By year › League
Play-offs winner crowned champion
Play-offs winner crowned champion
Season
Play-offs winner crowned champion
2001–02
2001–02
Season
2001–02
Teams
15
Winner
Leinster (1)
Final
24–20
Runner-up
Munster (1)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 21 pts
2002–03
2002–03
Season
2002–03
Teams
16
Winner
Munster (1)
Final
37–17
Runner-up
Neath (1)
Table Toppers
Munster: 28 pts
Round-robin leader crowned champion
Round-robin leader crowned champion
Season
Round-robin leader crowned champion
2003–04
2003–04
Season
2003–04
Teams
12
Winner
Llanelli Scarlets (1)
Final
Ulster (1)
Runner-up
—
2004–05
2004–05
Season
2004–05
Teams
11
Winner
Ospreys (1)
Final
Munster (2)
2005–06
2005–06
Season
2005–06
Teams
11
Winner
Ulster (1)
Final
Leinster (1)
2006–07
2006–07
Season
2006–07
Teams
11
Winner
Ospreys (2)
Final
Cardiff Blues (1)
2007–08
2007–08
Season
2007–08
Teams
10
Winner
Leinster (2)
Final
Cardiff Blues (2)
2008–09
2008–09
Season
2008–09
Teams
10
Winner
Munster (2)
Final
Edinburgh (1)
Play-offs winner crowned champion
Play-offs winner crowned champion
Season
Play-offs winner crowned champion
2009–10
2009–10
Season
2009–10
Teams
10
Winner
Ospreys (3)
Final
17–12
Runner-up
Leinster (2)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 55 pts
2010–11
2010–11
Season
2010–11
Teams
12
Winner
Munster (3)
Final
19–9
Runner-up
Leinster (3)
Table Toppers
Munster: 83 pts
2011–12
2011–12
Season
2011–12
Teams
12
Winner
Ospreys (4)
Final
31–30
Runner-up
Leinster (4)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 81 pts
2012–13
2012–13
Season
2012–13
Teams
12
Winner
Leinster (3)
Final
24–18
Runner-up
Ulster (2)
Table Toppers
Ulster: 81 pts
2013–14
2013–14
Season
2013–14
Teams
12
Winner
Leinster (4)
Final
34–12
Runner-up
Glasgow (1)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 82 pts
2014–15
2014–15
Season
2014–15
Teams
12
Winner
Glasgow Warriors (1)
Final
31–13
Runner-up
Munster (3)
Table Toppers
Glasgow: 75 pts
2015–16
2015–16
Season
2015–16
Teams
12
Winner
Connacht (1)
Final
20–10
Runner-up
Leinster (5)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 73 pts
2016–17
2016–17
Season
2016–17
Teams
12
Winner
Scarlets (2)
Final
46–22
Runner-up
Munster (4)
Table Toppers
Munster: 86 pts
2017–18
2017–18
Season
2017–18
Teams
14
Winner
Leinster (5)
Final
40–32
Runner-up
Scarlets (1)
Table Toppers
Glasgow: 76 pts
2018–19
2018–19
Season
2018–19
Teams
14
Winner
Leinster (6)
Final
18–15
Runner-up
Glasgow Warriors (2)
Table Toppers
Glasgow: 81 pts
2019–20
2019–20
Season
2019–20
Teams
14
Winner
Leinster (7)
Final
27–5
Runner-up
Ulster (3)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 69 pts
2020–21
2020–21
Season
2020–21
Teams
12
Winner
Leinster (8)
Final
16–6
Runner-up
Munster (5)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 71 pts
2021–22
2021–22
Season
2021–22
Teams
16
Winner
Stormers (1)
Final
18–13
Runner-up
Bulls (1)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 67 pts
2022–23
2022–23
Season
2022–23
Teams
16
Winner
Munster (4)
Final
19–14
Runner-up
Stormers (1)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 79 pts
2023–24
2023–24
Season
2023–24
Teams
16
Winner
Glasgow Warriors (2)
Final
21–16
Runner-up
Bulls (2)
Table Toppers
Munster: 68 pts
2024–25
2024–25
Season
2024–25
Teams
16
Winner
Leinster (9)
Final
32–7
Runner-up
Bulls (3)
Table Toppers
Leinster: 76 pts
| Season | Teams | Winner | Final | Runner-up | Table Toppers |
| Play-offs winner crowned champion | |||||
| 2001–02 | 15 | Leinster (1) | 24–20 | Munster (1) | Leinster: 21 pts |
| 2002–03 | 16 | Munster (1) | 37–17 | Neath (1) | Munster: 28 pts |
| Round-robin leader crowned champion | |||||
| 2003–04 | 12 | Llanelli Scarlets (1) | Ulster (1) | — | |
| 2004–05 | 11 | Ospreys (1) | Munster (2) | ||
| 2005–06 | 11 | Ulster (1) | Leinster (1) | ||
| 2006–07 | 11 | Ospreys (2) | Cardiff Blues (1) | ||
| 2007–08 | 10 | Leinster (2) | Cardiff Blues (2) | ||
| 2008–09 | 10 | Munster (2) | Edinburgh (1) | ||
| Play-offs winner crowned champion | |||||
| 2009–10 | 10 | Ospreys (3) | 17–12 | Leinster (2) | Leinster: 55 pts |
| 2010–11 | 12 | Munster (3) | 19–9 | Leinster (3) | Munster: 83 pts |
| 2011–12 | 12 | Ospreys (4) | 31–30 | Leinster (4) | Leinster: 81 pts |
| 2012–13 | 12 | Leinster (3) | 24–18 | Ulster (2) | Ulster: 81 pts |
| 2013–14 | 12 | Leinster (4) | 34–12 | Glasgow (1) | Leinster: 82 pts |
| 2014–15 | 12 | Glasgow Warriors (1) | 31–13 | Munster (3) | Glasgow: 75 pts |
| 2015–16 | 12 | Connacht (1) | 20–10 | Leinster (5) | Leinster: 73 pts |
| 2016–17 | 12 | Scarlets (2) | 46–22 | Munster (4) | Munster: 86 pts |
| 2017–18 | 14 | Leinster (5) | 40–32 | Scarlets (1) | Glasgow: 76 pts |
| 2018–19 | 14 | Leinster (6) | 18–15 | Glasgow Warriors (2) | Glasgow: 81 pts |
| 2019–20 | 14 | Leinster (7) | 27–5 | Ulster (3) | Leinster: 69 pts |
| 2020–21 | 12 | Leinster (8) | 16–6 | Munster (5) | Leinster: 71 pts |
| 2021–22 | 16 | Stormers (1) | 18–13 | Bulls (1) | Leinster: 67 pts |
| 2022–23 | 16 | Munster (4) | 19–14 | Stormers (1) | Leinster: 79 pts |
| 2023–24 | 16 | Glasgow Warriors (2) | 21–16 | Bulls (2) | Munster: 68 pts |
| 2024–25 | 16 | Leinster (9) | 32–7 | Bulls (3) | Leinster: 76 pts |
· Results › By year › Regional Shields
2021–22
2021–22
Season
2021–22
Irish Shield
Leinster
Welsh Shield
Ospreys
South African Shield
Stormers
/ Scottish-Italian Shield
Edinburgh
2022–23
2022–23
Season
2022–23
Irish Shield
Leinster (2)
Welsh Shield
Cardiff
South African Shield
Stormers (2)
/ Scottish-Italian Shield
Glasgow
2023–24
2023–24
Season
2023–24
Irish Shield
Leinster (3)
Welsh Shield
Ospreys (2)
South African Shield
Bulls
/ Scottish-Italian Shield
Glasgow (2)
2024–25
2024–25
Season
2024–25
Irish Shield
Leinster (4)
Welsh Shield
Cardiff (2)
South African Shield
Sharks
/ Scottish-Italian Shield
Glasgow (3)
| Season | Irish Shield | Welsh Shield | South African Shield | / Scottish-Italian Shield |
| 2021–22 | Leinster | Ospreys | Stormers | Edinburgh |
| 2022–23 | Leinster (2) | Cardiff | Stormers (2) | Glasgow |
| 2023–24 | Leinster (3) | Ospreys (2) | Bulls | Glasgow (2) |
| 2024–25 | Leinster (4) | Cardiff (2) | Sharks | Glasgow (3) |
· Results › By year › Celtic Cup
2003–04
2003–04
Season
2003–04
Teams
12
Winner
Ulster
Final
37–21
Runner-up
Edinburgh
2004–05
2004–05
Season
2004–05
Teams
8
Winner
Munster
Final
27–16
Runner-up
Llanelli Scarlets
| Season | Teams | Winner | Final | Runner-up |
| 2003–04 | 12 | Ulster | 37–21 | Edinburgh |
| 2004–05 | 8 | Munster | 27–16 | Llanelli Scarlets |
· Results › By year › Rainbow Cup
2021
2021
Season
2021
Teams
16
Winner
Benetton
Final
35–8
Runner-up
Bulls
| Season | Teams | Winner | Final | Runner-up |
| 2021 | 16 | Benetton | 35–8 | Bulls |
· Results › By championship wins
Titles
Titles
Team
Titles
Championships
Years
Championships
RU
Championships
Years
Championships
Cups
Secondary titles
Years
Secondary titles
Shields
Regional Shields
Years
Leinster
Leinster
Team
Leinster
Championships
9
Championships
2001–02, 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2024–25
Championships
5
Championships
2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2015–16
Regional Shields
4
Regional Shields
2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
Munster
Munster
Team
Munster
Championships
4
Championships
2002–03, 2008–09, 2010–11,
2022–23
Championships
5
Championships
2001–02, 2004–05, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2020–21
Secondary titles
1
Secondary titles
2004–05 Celtic Cup
Ospreys
Ospreys
Team
Ospreys
Championships
4
Championships
2004–05, 2006–07, 2009–10, 2011–12
Regional Shields
2
Regional Shields
2021–22, 2023–24
Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors
Team
Glasgow Warriors
Championships
2
Championships
2014–15, 2023–24
Championships
2
Championships
2013–14, 2018–19
Regional Shields
3
Regional Shields
/: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
Scarlets
Scarlets
Team
Scarlets
Championships
2
Championships
2003–04, 2016–17
Championships
1
Championships
2017–18
Ulster
Ulster
Team
Ulster
Championships
1
Championships
2005–06
Championships
3
Championships
2003–04, 2012–13, 2019–20
Secondary titles
1
Secondary titles
2003–04 Celtic Cup
Stormers
Stormers
Team
Stormers
Championships
1
Championships
2021–22
Championships
1
Championships
2022–23
Regional Shields
2
Regional Shields
2021–22, 2022–23
Connacht
Connacht
Team
Connacht
Championships
1
Championships
2015–16
Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby
Team
Cardiff Rugby
Championships
2
Championships
2006–07, 2007–08
Regional Shields
2
Regional Shields
2022–23, 2024–25
Bulls
Bulls
Team
Bulls
Championships
3
Championships
2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25
Regional Shields
1
Regional Shields
2023–24
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Team
Edinburgh
Championships
1
Championships
2008–09
Regional Shields
1
Regional Shields
/: 2021–22
Neath
Neath
Team
Neath
Championships
1
Championships
2002–03
Benetton
Benetton
Team
Benetton
Secondary titles
1
Secondary titles
2021 Pro14 Rainbow Cup
Sharks
Sharks
Team
Sharks
Regional Shields
1
Regional Shields
2024–25
| Team | Championships | Secondary titles | Regional Shields | |||||
| Titles | Years | RU | Years | Cups | Years | Shields | Years | |
| Leinster | 9 | 2001–02, 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2024–25 | 5 | 2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2015–16 | 4 | 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 | ||
| Munster | 4 | 2002–03, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2022–23 | 5 | 2001–02, 2004–05, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2020–21 | 1 | 2004–05 Celtic Cup | ||
| Ospreys | 4 | 2004–05, 2006–07, 2009–10, 2011–12 | 2 | 2021–22, 2023–24 | ||||
| Glasgow Warriors | 2 | 2014–15, 2023–24 | 2 | 2013–14, 2018–19 | 3 | /: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 | ||
| Scarlets | 2 | 2003–04, 2016–17 | 1 | 2017–18 | ||||
| Ulster | 1 | 2005–06 | 3 | 2003–04, 2012–13, 2019–20 | 1 | 2003–04 Celtic Cup | ||
| Stormers | 1 | 2021–22 | 1 | 2022–23 | 2 | 2021–22, 2022–23 | ||
| Connacht | 1 | 2015–16 | ||||||
| Cardiff Rugby | 2 | 2006–07, 2007–08 | 2 | 2022–23, 2024–25 | ||||
| Bulls | 3 | 2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25 | 1 | 2023–24 | ||||
| Edinburgh | 1 | 2008–09 | 1 | /: 2021–22 | ||||
| Neath | 1 | 2002–03 | ||||||
| Benetton | 1 | 2021 Pro14 Rainbow Cup | ||||||
| Sharks | 1 | 2024–25 | ||||||
· Results › By country
Ireland
Ireland
Country
Ireland
Titles
15
Teams
Leinster (9), Munster (4), Ulster (1), Connacht (1)
Runners-up
13
Teams
Leinster (5), Munster (5), Ulster (3)
Secondary Titles
2
Teams
Celtic Cup – Ulster (1), Munster (1)
Wales
Wales
Country
Wales
Titles
6
Teams
Ospreys (4), Scarlets (2)
Runners-up
4
Teams
Cardiff Rugby (2), Neath (1), Scarlets (1)
Secondary Titles
—
Teams
—
Scotland
Scotland
Country
Scotland
Titles
2
Teams
Glasgow Warriors (2)
Runners-up
3
Teams
Edinburgh (1), Glasgow Warriors (2)
Secondary Titles
—
Teams
—
South Africa
South Africa
Country
South Africa
Titles
1
Teams
Stormers (1)
Runners-up
4
Teams
Bulls (3), Stormers (1)
Secondary Titles
—
Teams
—
Italy
Italy
Country
Italy
Titles
—
Teams
—
Runners-up
—
Teams
—
Secondary Titles
1
Teams
Pro14 Rainbow Cup – Benetton
| Country | Titles | Teams | Runners-up | Teams | Secondary Titles | Teams |
| Ireland | 15 | Leinster (9), Munster (4), Ulster (1), Connacht (1) | 13 | Leinster (5), Munster (5), Ulster (3) | 2 | Celtic Cup – Ulster (1), Munster (1) |
| Wales | 6 | Ospreys (4), Scarlets (2) | 4 | Cardiff Rugby (2), Neath (1), Scarlets (1) | — | — |
| Scotland | 2 | Glasgow Warriors (2) | 3 | Edinburgh (1), Glasgow Warriors (2) | — | — |
| South Africa | 1 | Stormers (1) | 4 | Bulls (3), Stormers (1) | — | — |
| Italy | — | — | — | — | 1 | Pro14 Rainbow Cup – Benetton |
· Results › By season and team : URC era
Benetton
Benetton
Club
Benetton
2021–22
13
2022–23
11
2023–24
QF
2024–25
10
Bulls
Bulls
Club
Bulls
2021–22
RU
2022–23
QF
2023–24
RU
2024–25
RU
Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby
Club
Cardiff Rugby
2021–22
14
2022–23
10
2023–24
12
2024–25
9
Connacht
Connacht
Club
Connacht
2021–22
11
2022–23
SF
2023–24
11
2024–25
13
Dragons
Dragons
Club
Dragons
2021–22
15
2022–23
15
2023–24
15
2024–25
16
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Club
Edinburgh
2021–22
QF
2022–23
12
2023–24
10
2024–25
QF
Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors
Club
Glasgow Warriors
2021–22
QF
2022–23
QF
2023–24
CH
2024–25
SF
Leinster
Leinster
Club
Leinster
2021–22
SF
2022–23
SF
2023–24
SF
2024–25
CH
Lions
Lions
Club
Lions
2021–22
12
2022–23
9
2023–24
9
2024–25
11
Munster
Munster
Club
Munster
2021–22
QF
2022–23
CH
2023–24
SF
2024–25
QF
Ospreys
Ospreys
Club
Ospreys
2021–22
9
2022–23
13
2023–24
QF
2024–25
12
Scarlets
Scarlets
Club
Scarlets
2021–22
10
2022–23
14
2023–24
13
2024–25
QF
Sharks
Sharks
Club
Sharks
2021–22
QF
2022–23
QF
2023–24
14
2024–25
SF
Stormers
Stormers
Club
Stormers
2021–22
CH
2022–23
RU
2023–24
QF
2024–25
QF
Ulster
Ulster
Club
Ulster
2021–22
SF
2022–23
QF
2023–24
QF
2024–25
14
Zebre Parma
Zebre Parma
Club
Zebre Parma
2021–22
16
2022–23
16
2023–24
16
2024–25
15
| Club | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
| Benetton | 13 | 11 | QF | 10 |
| Bulls | RU | QF | RU | RU |
| Cardiff Rugby | 14 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Connacht | 11 | SF | 11 | 13 |
| Dragons | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Edinburgh | QF | 12 | 10 | QF |
| Glasgow Warriors | QF | QF | CH | SF |
| Leinster | SF | SF | SF | CH |
| Lions | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Munster | QF | CH | SF | QF |
| Ospreys | 9 | 13 | QF | 12 |
| Scarlets | 10 | 14 | 13 | QF |
| Sharks | QF | QF | 14 | SF |
| Stormers | CH | RU | QF | QF |
| Ulster | SF | QF | QF | 14 |
| Zebre Parma | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Player of the Year · Player of the year
2009–10
2009–10
Year
2009–10
Player
Tommy Bowe
Team
Ospreys
2010–11
2010–11
Year
2010–11
Player
Ruan Pienaar
Team
Ulster
2011–12
2011–12
Year
2011–12
Player
Tim Visser
Team
Edinburgh
2012–13
2012–13
Year
2012–13
Player
Nick Williams
Team
Ulster
2013–14
2013–14
Year
2013–14
Player
Dan Biggar
Team
Ospreys
2014–15
2014–15
Year
2014–15
Player
Rhys Webb
Team
Ospreys
2015–16
2015–16
Year
2015–16
Player
† Bundee Aki
Team
Connacht
2016–17
2016–17
Year
2016–17
Player
Charles Piutau
Team
Ulster
2017–18
2017–18
Year
2017–18
Player
Tadhg Beirne
Team
Scarlets
2018–19
2018–19
Year
2018–19
Player
Viliame Mata
Team
Edinburgh
2019–20
2019–20
Year
2019–20
Player
‡ Duhan van der Merwe
Team
Edinburgh
2020–21
2020–21
Year
2020–21
Player
Marcell Coetzee
Team
Ulster
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Player
Evan Roos
Team
Stormers
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Player
Dan Sheehan
Team
Leinster
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Player
Jack Crowley
Team
Munster
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Player
RG Snyman
Team
Leinster
During the 2011–12, Visser had not yet qualified to represent Scotland. He became Scottish-qualified in June 2012.
During the 2011–12, Visser had not yet qualified to represent Scotland. He became Scottish-qualified in June 2012.
Year
During the 2011–12, Visser had not yet qualified to represent Scotland. He became Scottish-qualified in June 2012.
†During the 2015–16 season, Aki was not yet Irish-qualified. He debuted for Ireland in 2017.
†During the 2015–16 season, Aki was not yet Irish-qualified. He debuted for Ireland in 2017.
Year
†During the 2015–16 season, Aki was not yet Irish-qualified. He debuted for Ireland in 2017.
‡During the 2019–20 season, Duhan van der Merwe was not yet Scottish-qualified. He qualified to play for Scotland in the summer of 2020.
‡During the 2019–20 season, Duhan van der Merwe was not yet Scottish-qualified. He qualified to play for Scotland in the summer of 2020.
Year
‡During the 2019–20 season, Duhan van der Merwe was not yet Scottish-qualified. He qualified to play for Scotland in the summer of 2020.
| Year | Player | Team | |||
| 2009–10 | Tommy Bowe | Ospreys | |||
| 2010–11 | Ruan Pienaar | Ulster | |||
| 2011–12 | Tim Visser | Edinburgh | |||
| 2012–13 | Nick Williams | Ulster | |||
| 2013–14 | Dan Biggar | Ospreys | |||
| 2014–15 | Rhys Webb | Ospreys | |||
| 2015–16 | † Bundee Aki | Connacht | |||
| 2016–17 | Charles Piutau | Ulster | |||
| 2017–18 | Tadhg Beirne | Scarlets | |||
| 2018–19 | Viliame Mata | Edinburgh | |||
| 2019–20 | ‡ Duhan van der Merwe | Edinburgh | |||
| 2020–21 | Marcell Coetzee | Ulster | |||
| 2021–22 | Evan Roos | Stormers | |||
| 2022–23 | Dan Sheehan | Leinster | |||
| 2023–24 | Jack Crowley | Munster | |||
| 2024–25 | RG Snyman | Leinster | |||
| During the 2011–12, Visser had not yet qualified to represent Scotland. He became Scottish-qualified in June 2012. | |||||
| †During the 2015–16 season, Aki was not yet Irish-qualified. He debuted for Ireland in 2017. | |||||
| ‡During the 2019–20 season, Duhan van der Merwe was not yet Scottish-qualified. He qualified to play for Scotland in the summer of 2020. | |||||
Most tries
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Tommy Bowe
Clubs
Ulster Ospreys
Tries
67
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Craig Gilroy
Clubs
Ulster
Tries
59
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Tim Visser
Clubs
Edinburgh
Tries
58
D. T. H. van der Merwe
D. T. H. van der Merwe
Rank
D. T. H. van der Merwe
Player
Glasgow Warriors Scarlets
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Gareth Davies
Clubs
Scarlets
Tries
55
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Steff Evans
Clubs
52
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Andrew Trimble
Clubs
Ulster
Tries
50
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Dan Evans
Clubs
Scarlets Dragons Ospreys
Tries
48
Dave Kearney
Dave Kearney
Rank
Dave Kearney
Player
Leinster
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Tom James
Clubs
Cardiff Blues Scarlets
Tries
45
Johnny McNicholl
Johnny McNicholl
Rank
Johnny McNicholl
Player
Scarlets
Simon Zebo
Simon Zebo
Rank
Simon Zebo
Player
Munster
| Rank | Player | Clubs | Tries |
| 1 | Tommy Bowe | Ulster Ospreys | 67 |
| 2 | Craig Gilroy | Ulster | 59 |
| 3 | Tim Visser | Edinburgh | 58 |
| D. T. H. van der Merwe | Glasgow Warriors Scarlets | ||
| 5 | Gareth Davies | Scarlets | 55 |
| 6 | Steff Evans | 52 | |
| 7 | Andrew Trimble | Ulster | 50 |
| 8 | Dan Evans | Scarlets Dragons Ospreys | 48 |
| Dave Kearney | Leinster | ||
| 10 | Tom James | Cardiff Blues Scarlets | 45 |
| Johnny McNicholl | Scarlets | ||
| Simon Zebo | Munster |
Most points
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Dan Parks
Clubs
Glasgow Warriors Connacht Cardiff Blues
Points
1,582
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Dan Biggar
Clubs
Ospreys
Points
1,573
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Ian Keatley
Clubs
Connacht Munster Benetton Glasgow Warriors
Points
1,534
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Duncan Weir
Clubs
Glasgow Warriors Edinburgh
Points
1,021
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Jack Carty
Clubs
Connacht
Points
1,020
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Sam Davies
Clubs
Ospreys Dragons
Points
1,003
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Jason Tovey
Clubs
Dragons Cardiff Blues Edinburgh
Points
998
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Ronan O'Gara
Clubs
Munster
Points
940
9
9
Rank
9
Player
John Conney
Clubs
Leinster Connacht Ulster
Points
924
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Rhys Priestland
Clubs
Scarlets Cardiff Blues
Points
887
| Rank | Player | Clubs | Points |
| 1 | Dan Parks | Glasgow Warriors Connacht Cardiff Blues | 1,582 |
| 2 | Dan Biggar | Ospreys | 1,573 |
| 3 | Ian Keatley | Connacht Munster Benetton Glasgow Warriors | 1,534 |
| 4 | Duncan Weir | Glasgow Warriors Edinburgh | 1,021 |
| 5 | Jack Carty | Connacht | 1,020 |
| 6 | Sam Davies | Ospreys Dragons | 1,003 |
| 7 | Jason Tovey | Dragons Cardiff Blues Edinburgh | 998 |
| 8 | Ronan O'Gara | Munster | 940 |
| 9 | John Conney | Leinster Connacht Ulster | 924 |
| 10 | Rhys Priestland | Scarlets Cardiff Blues | 887 |
Most appearances
1
1
Rank
1
Player
John Muldoon
Clubs
Connacht
mw- Apps
254
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Josh Turnbull
Clubs
Scarlets Cardiff Blues
mw- Apps
239
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Stephen Archer
Clubs
Munster
mw- Apps
237
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Denis Buckley
Clubs
Connacht
mw- Apps
220
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Ian Keatley
Clubs
Connacht Munster Benetton Glasgow Warriors
mw- Apps
215
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Dan Evans
Clubs
Scarlets Dragons Ospreys
mw- Apps
210
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Ross Ford
Clubs
Border Reivers Edinburgh
mw- Apps
206
Rob Harley
Rob Harley
Rank
Rob Harley
Player
Glasgow Warriors
Clubs
206
9
9
Rank
9
Player
Matthew Rees
Clubs
Pontypridd Celtic Warriors Scarlets Cardiff Blues
mw- Apps
202
10
10
Rank
10
Player
John Barclay
Clubs
Scarlets Glasgow Warriors Edinburgh
mw- Apps
199
| Rank | Player | Clubs | mw- Apps |
| 1 | John Muldoon | Connacht | 254 |
| 2 | Josh Turnbull | Scarlets Cardiff Blues | 239 |
| 3 | Stephen Archer | Munster | 237 |
| 4 | Denis Buckley | Connacht | 220 |
| 5 | Ian Keatley | Connacht Munster Benetton Glasgow Warriors | 215 |
| 6 | Dan Evans | Scarlets Dragons Ospreys | 210 |
| 7 | Ross Ford | Border Reivers Edinburgh | 206 |
| Rob Harley | Glasgow Warriors | 206 | |
| 9 | Matthew Rees | Pontypridd Celtic Warriors Scarlets Cardiff Blues | 202 |
| 10 | John Barclay | Scarlets Glasgow Warriors Edinburgh | 199 |
Most tries
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Tom Stewart
Club
Ulster
Year
2022–23
Tries
16
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Tim Visser
Club
Edinburgh
Year
2010–11
Tries
14
Rabz Maxwane
Rabz Maxwane
Rank
Rabz Maxwane
Player
Cheetahs
Club
2019–20
Year
14
Johnny Matthews
Johnny Matthews
Rank
Johnny Matthews
Player
Glasgow Warriors
Club
2023–24
Year
14
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Tim Visser
Club
Edinburgh
Year
2011–12
Tries
13
Steff Evans
Steff Evans
Rank
Steff Evans
Player
Scarlets
Club
2016–17
Year
13
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Jamie Robinson
Club
Cardiff Blues
Year
2003–04
Tries
12
Kevin Morgan
Kevin Morgan
Rank
Kevin Morgan
Player
Newport Gwent Dragons
Club
2004–05
Year
12
Aled Brew
Aled Brew
Rank
Aled Brew
Player
Newport Gwent Dragons
Club
2010–11
Year
12
Rhys Webb
Rhys Webb
Rank
Rhys Webb
Player
Ospreys
Club
2014–15
Year
12
Barry Daly
Barry Daly
Rank
Barry Daly
Player
Leinster
Club
2017–18
Year
12
Darcy Graham
Darcy Graham
Rank
Darcy Graham
Player
Edinburgh
Club
2022–23
Year
12
Akker van der Merwe
Akker van der Merwe
Rank
Akker van der Merwe
Player
Bulls
Club
2023–24
Year
12
| Rank | Player | Club | Year | Tries |
| 1 | Tom Stewart | Ulster | 2022–23 | 16 |
| 2 | Tim Visser | Edinburgh | 2010–11 | 14 |
| Rabz Maxwane | Cheetahs | 2019–20 | 14 | |
| Johnny Matthews | Glasgow Warriors | 2023–24 | 14 | |
| 5 | Tim Visser | Edinburgh | 2011–12 | 13 |
| Steff Evans | Scarlets | 2016–17 | 13 | |
| 7 | Jamie Robinson | Cardiff Blues | 2003–04 | 12 |
| Kevin Morgan | Newport Gwent Dragons | 2004–05 | 12 | |
| Aled Brew | Newport Gwent Dragons | 2010–11 | 12 | |
| Rhys Webb | Ospreys | 2014–15 | 12 | |
| Barry Daly | Leinster | 2017–18 | 12 | |
| Darcy Graham | Edinburgh | 2022–23 | 12 | |
| Akker van der Merwe | Bulls | 2023–24 | 12 |
Most points
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Felipe Contepomi
Club
Leinster
Year
2005–06
Points
287
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Neil Jenkins
Club
Celtic Warriors
Year
2003–04
Points
273
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Gavin Henson
Club
Neath-Swansea Ospreys
Year
2003–04
Points
265
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Dan Biggar
Club
Ospreys
Year
2011–12
Points
257
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Dan Biggar
Club
Ospreys
Year
2010–11
Points
248
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Gareth Bowen
Club
Llanelli Scarlets
Year
2003–04
Points
240
7
7
Rank
7
Player
David Humphreys
Club
Ulster
Year
2005–06
Points
229
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Ian Keatley
Club
Munster
Year
2010–11
Points
224
9
9
Rank
9
Player
Dan Biggar
Club
Ospreys
Year
2013–14
Points
219
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Manie Libbok
Club
Stormers
Year
2022–23
Points
217
| Rank | Player | Club | Year | Points |
| 1 | Felipe Contepomi | Leinster | 2005–06 | 287 |
| 2 | Neil Jenkins | Celtic Warriors | 2003–04 | 273 |
| 3 | Gavin Henson | Neath-Swansea Ospreys | 2003–04 | 265 |
| 4 | Dan Biggar | Ospreys | 2011–12 | 257 |
| 5 | Dan Biggar | Ospreys | 2010–11 | 248 |
| 6 | Gareth Bowen | Llanelli Scarlets | 2003–04 | 240 |
| 7 | David Humphreys | Ulster | 2005–06 | 229 |
| 8 | Ian Keatley | Munster | 2010–11 | 224 |
| 9 | Dan Biggar | Ospreys | 2013–14 | 219 |
| 10 | Manie Libbok | Stormers | 2022–23 | 217 |
· Attendance
2001–02
2001–02
Season
2001–02
Total
252,213
Average
4,504
Highest
30,000 (Leinster v Munster, Final, 15 December 2001)
2002–03
2002–03
Season
2002–03
Total
308,374
Average
4,895
Highest
30,076 (Munster v Neath, Final, 1 February 2003)
2003–04
2003–04
Season
2003–04
Total
501,875
Average
3,802
Highest
12,000 (Ulster v Leinster, Round 21, 7 May 2004)
2004–05
2004–05
Season
2004–05
Total
470,446
Average
4,277
Highest
10,500 (Dragons v Cardiff Blues, Round 13, 27 December 2004)
2005–06
2005–06
Season
2005–06
Total
571,331
Average
5,194
Highest
15,327 (Cardiff Blues v Leinster, Round 16, 14 May 2006)
2006–07
2006–07
Season
2006–07
Total
661,163
Average
6,011
Highest
48,000 (Leinster v Ulster, Round 12, 31 December 2006)
2007–08
2007–08
Season
2007–08
Total
609,015
Average
6,767
Highest
18,500 (Leinster v Munster, Round 15, 12 April 2008)
2008–09
2008–09
Season
2008–09
Total
731,328
Average
8,126
Highest
26,043 (Munster v Leinster, Connacht and Ospreys in Rounds 15, 16 and 18)
2009–10
2009–10
Season
2009–10
Total
818,181
Average
8,798
Highest
25,623 (Munster v Leinster, Round 15, 2 April 2010)
2010–11
2010–11
Season
2010–11
Total
1,019,634
Average
7,553
Highest
50,645 (Leinster v Munster, Round 5, 2 October 2010)
2011–12
2011–12
Season
2011–12
Total
1,042,374
Average
7,721
Highest
48,365 (Leinster v Munster, Round 8, 4 November 2011)
2012–13
2012–13
Season
2012–13
Total
1,106,873
Average
8,199
Highest
46,280 (Leinster v Munster, Round 6, 6 October 2012)
2013–14
2013–14
Season
2013–14
Total
1,107,707
Average
8,205
Highest
51,700 (Leinster v Munster, Round 18, 29 March 2014)
2014–15
2014–15
Season
2014–15
Total
1,159,127
Average
8,586
Highest
52,762 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 20, 25 April 2015)
2015–16
2015–16
Season
2015–16
Total
1,144,802
Average
8,480
Highest
68,262 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 21, 30 April 2016)
2016–17
2016–17
Season
2016–17
Total
1,184,091
Average
8,771
Highest
60,642 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 20, 15 April 2017)
2017–18
2017–18
Season
2017–18
Total
1,301,321
Average
8,561
Highest
62,338 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 21, 28 April 2018)
2018–19
2018–19
Season
2018–19
Total
1,252,435
Average
8,240
Highest
51,297 (Dragons v Scarlets / Cardiff Blues v Ospreys, Round 21, 27 April 2019)
2019–20
2019–20
Season
2019–20
Total
652,443
Average
7,331
Highest
27,437 (Edinburgh v Glasgow, Round 9, 28 December 2019)
2020–21
2020–21
Season
2020–21
Total
0
Average
0
Highest
N/A
2021–22
2021–22
Season
2021–22
Total
—
Average
—
Highest
32,411 (Leinster v Munster (Round 18, 21 May 2022)
2022–23
2022–23
Season
2022–23
Total
1,632,114
Average
10,809
Highest
56,344 (Stormers v Munster, Grand Final, 27 May 2023)
2023–24
2023–24
Season
2023–24
Total
1,690,000
Average
11,200
Highest
50,388 (Bulls v Glasgow Warriors, Grand Final, 22 June 2024)
2024–25
2024–25
Season
2024–25
Total
1,832,138
Average
12,133
Highest
80,468 (Leinster v Munster, Round 4, 12 October 2024)
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- Figures for 2001–02 are incomplete. Figures for 2002–03 are incomplete. The 2003–04 season was the first that did not include a knockout stage so no showpiece final and hence a decline in average attendance. This was the final rugby match at Lansdowne Road before it was redeveloped as the Aviva Stadium. The first senior match to take place at the Aviva Stadium. The decline in average attendance following the 2009–10 season coincided with the entry of two Italian teams into the Pro12. These matches comprised the annual Judgement Day double-header at the Millennium Stadium. The season was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league restarted in August 2020 in a truncated format, without fans in attendance. The only exception to this was Edinburgh vs Glasgow on 28 August 2020 which allowed 700 fans to attend. The season was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record match attendance in league history.
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- Figures for 2001–02 are incomplete. Figures for 2002–03 are incomplete. The 2003–04 season was the first that did not include a knockout stage so no showpiece final and hence a decline in average attendance. This was the final rugby match at Lansdowne Road before it was redeveloped as the Aviva Stadium. The first senior match to take place at the Aviva Stadium. The decline in average attendance following the 2009–10 season coincided with the entry of two Italian teams into the Pro12. These matches comprised the annual Judgement Day double-header at the Millennium Stadium. The season was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league restarted in August 2020 in a truncated format, without fans in attendance. The only exception to this was Edinburgh vs Glasgow on 28 August 2020 which allowed 700 fans to attend. The season was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record match attendance in league history.
Season
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- Figures for 2001–02 are incomplete. Figures for 2002–03 are incomplete. The 2003–04 season was the first that did not include a knockout stage so no showpiece final and hence a decline in average attendance. This was the final rugby match at Lansdowne Road before it was redeveloped as the Aviva Stadium. The first senior match to take place at the Aviva Stadium. The decline in average attendance following the 2009–10 season coincided with the entry of two Italian teams into the Pro12. These matches comprised the annual Judgement Day double-header at the Millennium Stadium. The season was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league restarted in August 2020 in a truncated format, without fans in attendance. The only exception to this was Edinburgh vs Glasgow on 28 August 2020 which allowed 700 fans to attend. The season was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record match attendance in league history.
| Season | Total | Average | Highest |
| 2001–02 | 252,213 | 4,504 | 30,000 (Leinster v Munster, Final, 15 December 2001) |
| 2002–03 | 308,374 | 4,895 | 30,076 (Munster v Neath, Final, 1 February 2003) |
| 2003–04 | 501,875 | 3,802 | 12,000 (Ulster v Leinster, Round 21, 7 May 2004) |
| 2004–05 | 470,446 | 4,277 | 10,500 (Dragons v Cardiff Blues, Round 13, 27 December 2004) |
| 2005–06 | 571,331 | 5,194 | 15,327 (Cardiff Blues v Leinster, Round 16, 14 May 2006) |
| 2006–07 | 661,163 | 6,011 | 48,000 (Leinster v Ulster, Round 12, 31 December 2006) |
| 2007–08 | 609,015 | 6,767 | 18,500 (Leinster v Munster, Round 15, 12 April 2008) |
| 2008–09 | 731,328 | 8,126 | 26,043 (Munster v Leinster, Connacht and Ospreys in Rounds 15, 16 and 18) |
| 2009–10 | 818,181 | 8,798 | 25,623 (Munster v Leinster, Round 15, 2 April 2010) |
| 2010–11 | 1,019,634 | 7,553 | 50,645 (Leinster v Munster, Round 5, 2 October 2010) |
| 2011–12 | 1,042,374 | 7,721 | 48,365 (Leinster v Munster, Round 8, 4 November 2011) |
| 2012–13 | 1,106,873 | 8,199 | 46,280 (Leinster v Munster, Round 6, 6 October 2012) |
| 2013–14 | 1,107,707 | 8,205 | 51,700 (Leinster v Munster, Round 18, 29 March 2014) |
| 2014–15 | 1,159,127 | 8,586 | 52,762 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 20, 25 April 2015) |
| 2015–16 | 1,144,802 | 8,480 | 68,262 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 21, 30 April 2016) |
| 2016–17 | 1,184,091 | 8,771 | 60,642 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 20, 15 April 2017) |
| 2017–18 | 1,301,321 | 8,561 | 62,338 (Cardiff Blues v Ospreys / Dragons v Scarlets, Round 21, 28 April 2018) |
| 2018–19 | 1,252,435 | 8,240 | 51,297 (Dragons v Scarlets / Cardiff Blues v Ospreys, Round 21, 27 April 2019) |
| 2019–20 | 652,443 | 7,331 | 27,437 (Edinburgh v Glasgow, Round 9, 28 December 2019) |
| 2020–21 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021–22 | — | — | 32,411 (Leinster v Munster (Round 18, 21 May 2022) |
| 2022–23 | 1,632,114 | 10,809 | 56,344 (Stormers v Munster, Grand Final, 27 May 2023) |
| 2023–24 | 1,690,000 | 11,200 | 50,388 (Bulls v Glasgow Warriors, Grand Final, 22 June 2024) |
| 2024–25 | 1,832,138 | 12,133 | 80,468 (Leinster v Munster, Round 4, 12 October 2024) |
| mw- Figures for 2001–02 are incomplete. Figures for 2002–03 are incomplete. The 2003–04 season was the first that did not include a knockout stage so no showpiece final and hence a decline in average attendance. This was the final rugby match at Lansdowne Road before it was redeveloped as the Aviva Stadium. The first senior match to take place at the Aviva Stadium. The decline in average attendance following the 2009–10 season coincided with the entry of two Italian teams into the Pro12. These matches comprised the annual Judgement Day double-header at the Millennium Stadium. The season was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league restarted in August 2020 in a truncated format, without fans in attendance. The only exception to this was Edinburgh vs Glasgow on 28 August 2020 which allowed 700 fans to attend. The season was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record match attendance in league history. | |||
· List of final venues
2001–02
2001–02
Season
2001–02
Stadium
Lansdowne Road
Attendance
30,000
City
Dublin
2002–03
2002–03
Season
2002–03
Stadium
Millennium Stadium
Attendance
30,076
City
Cardiff
2003–09
2003–09
Season
2003–09
Stadium
no playoffs
2009–10
2009–10
Season
2009–10
Stadium
RDS Arena
Attendance
19,500
City
Dublin
2010–11
2010–11
Season
2010–11
Stadium
Thomond Park
Attendance
26,100
City
Limerick
2011–12
2011–12
Season
2011–12
Stadium
RDS Arena
Attendance
18,500
City
Dublin
2012–13
2012–13
Season
2012–13
Stadium
RDS Arena
Attendance
19,200
City
Dublin
2013–14
2013–14
Season
2013–14
Stadium
RDS Arena
Attendance
19,200
City
Dublin
2014–15
2014–15
Season
2014–15
Stadium
Ravenhill Stadium
Attendance
17,057
City
Belfast
2015–16
2015–16
Season
2015–16
Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium
Attendance
34,550
City
Edinburgh
2016–17
2016–17
Season
2016–17
Stadium
Aviva Stadium
Attendance
44,558
City
Dublin
2017–18
2017–18
Season
2017–18
Stadium
Aviva Stadium
Attendance
46,092
City
Dublin
2018–19
2018–19
Season
2018–19
Stadium
Celtic Park
Attendance
47,125
City
Glasgow
2019–20
2019–20
Season
2019–20
Stadium
Aviva Stadium
Attendance
0
City
Dublin
2020–21
2020–21
Season
2020–21
Stadium
RDS Arena
Attendance
0
City
Dublin
2021–22
2021–22
Season
2021–22
Stadium
Cape Town Stadium
Attendance
31,000
City
Cape Town
2022–23
2022–23
Season
2022–23
Stadium
Cape Town Stadium
Attendance
56,334
City
Cape Town
2023–24
2023–24
Season
2023–24
Stadium
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Attendance
50,388
City
Pretoria
2024–25
2024–25
Season
2024–25
Stadium
Croke Park
Attendance
46,127
City
Dublin
| Season | Stadium | Attendance | City |
| 2001–02 | Lansdowne Road | 30,000 | Dublin |
| 2002–03 | Millennium Stadium | 30,076 | Cardiff |
| 2003–09 | no playoffs | ||
| 2009–10 | RDS Arena | 19,500 | Dublin |
| 2010–11 | Thomond Park | 26,100 | Limerick |
| 2011–12 | RDS Arena | 18,500 | Dublin |
| 2012–13 | RDS Arena | 19,200 | Dublin |
| 2013–14 | RDS Arena | 19,200 | Dublin |
| 2014–15 | Ravenhill Stadium | 17,057 | Belfast |
| 2015–16 | Murrayfield Stadium | 34,550 | Edinburgh |
| 2016–17 | Aviva Stadium | 44,558 | Dublin |
| 2017–18 | Aviva Stadium | 46,092 | Dublin |
| 2018–19 | Celtic Park | 47,125 | Glasgow |
| 2019–20 | Aviva Stadium | 0 | Dublin |
| 2020–21 | RDS Arena | 0 | Dublin |
| 2021–22 | Cape Town Stadium | 31,000 | Cape Town |
| 2022–23 | Cape Town Stadium | 56,334 | Cape Town |
| 2023–24 | Loftus Versfeld Stadium | 50,388 | Pretoria |
| 2024–25 | Croke Park | 46,127 | Dublin |
References
- Figures for 2001–02 are incomplete.
- Figures for 2002–03 are incomplete.
- The 2003–04 season was the first that did not include a knockout stage so no showpiece final and hence a decline in aver
- This was the final rugby match at Lansdowne Road before it was redeveloped as the Aviva Stadium.
- The first senior match to take place at the Aviva Stadium.
- The decline in average attendance following the 2009–10 season coincided with the entry of two Italian teams into the Pr
- These matches comprised the annual Judgement Day double-header at the Millennium Stadium.
- The season was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league restarted in August 2020 in a truncated
- The season was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Record match attendance in league history.
- This final was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
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- "Pro12: South African side Cheetahs receive invitation to join league"https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/40122015
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- "Munster seize Celtic crown"https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/celtic/2707375.stm
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- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/48292697
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/48322118
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44008179
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- The 2006–07 Celtic League season ended with Welsh champions and runners-up, but the competition had no play-off stage in
- Competition took place in pools in this season; this team ended the regular season with the most points across the pools
- The Ospreys team was originally formed by two major welsh clubs, Neath and Swansea. Before Osprey's creation, Neath were
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- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2002–03"https://web.archive.org/web/20140117063950/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2002-2003
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2003–04"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531213429/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2003-2004
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2004–05"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531194527/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2004-2005
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2005–06"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531191519/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2005-2006
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2006–07"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531164445/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2006-2007
- "Leinster win The Last Stand at Lansdowne"https://web.archive.org/web/20140116182608/http://www.breakingnews.ie/archives/2006/1231/sport/cwsnkfmhidsn/
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2007–08"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531223443/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2007-2008
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2008–09"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531161434/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2008-2009
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2009–10"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531165951/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2009-2010
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2010–11"https://web.archive.org/web/20131122231254/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2010-2011
- "Leinster overcome Munster in front of record crowd"https://web.archive.org/web/20131105123423/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2257.php
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2011–12"https://web.archive.org/web/20131122231419/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2011-2012
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2012–13"https://web.archive.org/web/20131122231552/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2012-2013
- "RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2013–14"https://web.archive.org/web/20140531162939/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2013-2014
- "Guinness PRO12 Fixtures & Results 2014–15"https://web.archive.org/web/20200806112242/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php?includeref=10808&season=2014-2015
- "MATCH REPORT: LEINSTER RUGBY 35 MUNSTER RUGBY 25"https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/report/match-report-leinster-rugby-35-munster-rugby-25/?FixGuid=21LM4509
- The Stormershttps://thestormers.com/dhl-stormers-just-short-in-vodacom-urc-grand-final/
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- Irish Examinerhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41494601.html