URC

John Dobson and Steven Kitshoff after the Stormers beat Connacht

Kitshoff’s last dance

It has been a month of farewells for DHL Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff, but Saturday is the final one – at least for two seasons.

Watch: Red Army party in Cape Town

Munster’s Red Army wasted no time in getting the festivities started after arriving in Cape Town for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship grand final.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 15: Munster fans during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Red Army thrilled with Cape Town final

Travelling Munster supporters have shared their delight at the prospect of heading to Cape Town for the Vodacom URC final.

Ode to Dobbo: Brighter than moonbeams!

A lyrical tribute to DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson from SARugbymag’s in-house poet, William Speartackle.

Shane Daly of Munster is congratulated for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 15 April 2023

Jean: Munster are the form team

Jean de Villiers says Vodacom United Rugby Championship finalists Munster will take plenty of confidence from their historic away win against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 13: Evan Roos during the United Rugby Championship semi final match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at DHL Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (

Stander: Roos for Boks!

CJ Stander has backed Evan Roos “without hesitation” to be the first pick at No 8 for the Springboks at the upcoming World Cup in France.

Stormers fans celebrate a try during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

URC is ‘the best league in the game’

South Africa’s influence has transformed the Vodacom United Rugby Championship from an “ugly duckling” into the “Cinderella” of northern hemisphere rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Munster vs Cell C Sharks. Munster's Mike Haley celebrates after the game with RG Snyman United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 25 Sep 2021

RG powers Munster’s quest for redemption

Munster, a team steeped in historic triumphs, has resurfaced with an unrivalled tenacity, surpassing their Dublin rivals Leinster and assuming a place of prominence in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship grand final.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 24: DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and DHL Stormers at RDS Arena on March 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

How Dobbo dabbled to make it to the Big Dance

John Dobson takes great pride in the fact that it has taken close to 60 players to get the DHL Stormers to a second successive Vodacom United Rugby Championship grand final.

Fans smash URC record

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship will set a new record for season-long attendance with over 1.6 million fans attending games by the time the final whistle is blown at Saturday’s grand final.