United Rugby Championship News, Fixtures, Results & SA Team Updates

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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, left, and Kade Wolhuter of DHL Stormers after their side's defeat during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and DHL Stormers at Kingspan Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Lions hunting WP wunderkind?

The Lions are reportedly set to offer a promising Western Province talent the chance to get more game time in Johannesburg.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Damian Willemse, Warrick Gelant and Sergeal Petersen of the Stormers pose with the trophy during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on June 18, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bulls recruit Stormers insider

The Vodacom Bulls have continued a busy day of signings by announcing the capture of one of the Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship winners for next season.

Ntuthuko Mchunu of the Cell C Sharks (left) and Khutha Mchunu of the Cell C Sharks are happy to see Marius Louw, Captain of the Fidelity ADT Lions during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Sharks and Lions held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 June 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Bulls bolster pack with Sharks prop

The Vodacom Bulls announced a second signing in quick succession on Thursday with the capture of a Sharks front-ranker to further strengthen their pack.

Nizaam Carr of Western Province goes between Jaco van der Walt and Rohan Janse van Rensburg of the Lions during the 2017 Currie Cup semifinal game between Western Province and the Lions at Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town on 21 October 2017

Bulls sign ex-Lions star

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of a former Lions star as Jake White continues to bolster his backline options for next season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Munster celebrate after winning the Grand Final during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Munster to host ‘Clash of Champions’

Munster have officially announced that they will host the Crusaders in a world-first Clash of Champions match between the northern and southern hemisphere title-holders.

Willie le Roux and Kurt-Lee Arendse for the Springboks against Italy

Willie to slot in with Bulls?

The Vodacom Bulls are leading the race to sign Springbok fullback Willie le Roux in what would be a significant boost to Jake White’s backline.

Coral Hendricks of the Vodacom Bulls and Stravino Jacobs of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between the Bulls and Sharks held at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 30 October 2022

‘Rocket Man’ to keep Bulls firing

The Vodacom Bulls have announced that winger Stravino Jacobs has signed a new long-term contract after an impressive start to his career in Pretoria.

Bulls call it quits on Nkosi

The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed the termination of Sbu Nkosi’s contract, bringing the Springbok winger’s turbulent time in Pretoria to an end.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: South Africa's Marvin Orie during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England.

French swooping for Stormers’ Bok?

The DHL Stormers are set to bid farewell to another Springbok forward following reports linking the veteran with a move to the Top 14.

Big guns back in England squad

England have added Northampton and Leicester players, including Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs, to their squad as they step up preparations for the Rugby World Cup in France.