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.

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Willie Le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa with the gold medals at the changing room after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final match between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Stormers reeling in Bok star

The DHL Stormers are reportedly in negotiations with a Springbok to add strike power to the backline.

Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse celebrate Bulls beating Leinster in Pretoria

Bulls ‘favourites’ to win quarter-final

The Vodacom Bulls are the favourites to beat the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Johan Goosen of the Blue Bulls during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Blue Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 29 April 2023

Goose concern for stung Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls are hopeful Johan Goosen will be fit for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs after the flyhalf limped off in the Currie Cup loss to DHL Western Province.

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.

Stormers expect ‘Test match intensity’

John Dobson celebrated WP’s Currie Cup win against the Bulls, but said the focus is now on the blockbuster Vodacom URC quarter-final.

Dobson shows URC playoff hand

Coach John Dobson has provided insight on the DHL Stormers lineup for the Vodacom URC quarter-final between the title-holders and Bulls.

Jake: Marcell is Bulls’ Brannas

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White is thrilled to welcome back Marcell Coetzee for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Stormers.

GALWAY, IRELAND: October 01: Jake White, head coach of the Vodacom Bulls, watching the team warm up before the Connacht V Vodacom Bulls, United Rugby Championship match at The Sportsground on October 1st, 2021 in Galway, Ireland.

Bulls to give it horns in Currie Cup derby

Jake White says the Bulls won’t be thinking about the Stormers when they take on WP in a “must-win” Currie Cup clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

Former Bok linked with URC coaching gig

A World Cup-winning Springbok and one of South Africa’s most experienced tacticians is reportedly the front runner for a post at a European Vodacom URC side.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Ernst van Rhyn of the DHL Stormers and Marvin Orie of the DHL Stormers getting ready to scrum with Ben-Jason Dixon of the DHL Stormers and Hacjivah Dayimani of the DHL Stormers in the background during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa

Stormers lock completes Sale switch

Sale Sharks have completed the signing of a ‘captain-material’ lock from the DHL Stormers for the 2023-24 Premiership season.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10:Henco Venter of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks lose stalwart to Glasgow

The mini-exodus of players at the Sharks continued after Glasgow Warriors on Thursday announced the signing of a loose-forward ahead of the 2023-24 season.