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

Stay up to date with all the latest URC news, fixtures, match results, and team updates, right here on SA Rugby Magazine. From dramatic comebacks to squad announcements and injury reports, we cover every angle with expert analysis and a proudly South African perspective.

Connacht to turn tables on Stormers

Head coach Pete Wilkins has hinted that Connacht will look to beat the DHL Stormers at their own game in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

Damian Willemse of Stormers and Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Bulls challenge for the high ball 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

Four Saffas in URC Elite XV

Defending champions, the DHL Stormers have accounted for two of four SA players selected in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022-23 season.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107au)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Steven Kitshoff is tackled by Jarrad Butler and Shane Delahunt of Connacht United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022

Kitshoff: All the pressure is on us

Captain Steven Kitshoff has spoken about the weight of expectation on the DHL Stormers against Connacht in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Leolin Zas of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Zas making the most of every minute

DHL Stormers winger Leolin Zas is relishing the opportunity to make an impact against Connacht in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Steven Kitshoff of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Fourie touch-and-go for semi-final

John Dobson said that Deon Fourie has a “50/50 chance” of playing in Saturday’s semi-final against Connacht as the DHL Stormers flank continue to battle with a hamstring strain.

Underdog Connacht pack a punch in SA

As the Vodacom URC playoffs reach fever pitch, rugby fans are gearing up for what promises to be a brutal clash between reigning champions, the DHL Stormers, and the ultimate underdog of the season, Connacht.

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Ruthless Stormers wary of Connacht spirit

The DHL Stormers happily accepted Connacht’s gift of a Vodacom URC home semi-final in Cape Town but the defending champions won’t be returning any favours as they continue their ruthless streak at the DHL Stadium.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dayimani playing for something more

Hacjivah Dayimani and his DHL Stormers teammates will be going out to make Cape Town and the faithful around the world smile in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final on Saturday.

Connacht relish underdogs tag

Winger Mack Hansen says Connacht are happy to be written off against the DHL Stormers when the teams clash in the Vodacom URC semi-finals on Saturday.