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.

Powell: Sharks can still go all the way

The Sharks are not short of confidence, despite their playoff hopes hanging in the balance with two rounds remaining in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. #URC

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Neethling Fouche of the DHL Stormers replaces Frans Malherbe of the DHL Stormers in his 50th match for the DHL Stormers 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. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Fouche expects sparks to fly in Cape Town clash

DHL Stormers tighthead prop Neethling Fouche expects sparks to fly in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship ‘cracker’ against a ‘fully loaded’ Munster team at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

(12521484ax) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Munster's Jean Kleyn after scoring his side's second try of the game with Craig Casey United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 02 Oct 2021

Munster braced for ‘dangerous’ Stormers

Munster have returned to South Africa for the second time in quick succession, confident of turning up the heat on the DHL Stormers when they face the defending champions in Cape Town on Saturday.

BKT United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin 8/10/2022 Leinster vs Cell C Sharks Cell C Sharks' Rohan Janse Van Rensburg

Sharks lose Rohan for crucial URC clash

The Sharks team to take on Benetton in a pivotal Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Kings Park on Friday features just one change from the side that played in the final eight of the Champions Cup.

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)

‘Resilient’ Stormers eager to bounce back

The DHL Stormers have moved on from the disappointment of their Champions Cup quarter-final exit as they renew focus on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

LIVE: Sharks vs Benetton

Follow the live action as the Sharks host Benetton Rugby in a @Vodacom #URC clash at Kings Park. #SHAvBEN

scrum during the United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks on February 26, 2022 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, Italy

By the numbers: Sharks vs Benetton

The action in the @Vodacom #URC resumes this week, as the Sharks and Benetton lock horns in Durban on Friday.

Schalk: SA teams’ Euro Cup exits a blessing

Springbok great Schalk Burger believes bowing out of Europe could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the SA sides when it comes to the Vodacom URC playoffs.

WIN: Tickets to DHL Stormers vs Munster

Take your chance to win tickets to Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash between the DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium!

Leinster boss in awe of SA teams

Leo Cullen has shared his appreciation of SA rugby as he prepares Leinster for a blockbuster Vodacom United Rugby Championship double-header in the Republic.