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

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(12465718ae) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Leinster's Johnny Sexton leads the team out United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 25 Sep 2021

Leinster without Sexton as Six Nations takes its toll

Runaway Vodacom United Rugby Championship log leaders Leinster will be without Irish kingpin Johnny Sexton for their top-of-the-table clash against the DHL Stormers on Friday night.

(13608515au) Vincent Koch South Africa Captain's Run, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 04 Nov 2022

Agent Eben ‘lures’ fellow Bok Koch to Sharks

Vincent Koch said his Test teammate Eben Etzebeth helped convince him to return home and join the Durban-based Sharks.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse during the DHL Western Province training session at High Performance Centre on March 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Willemse raring to go for Stormers

Following a physical and mental break from the game, Damian Willemse is refreshed and ready to give his best for the DHL Stormers.

Sharks lose Du Toit to Bath

The Sharks have traded one Springbok prop for another after it was confirmed that Thomas du Toit will be joining Bath on the same day Vincent Koch’s move to Durban is expected to be announced.

Vincent Koch of South Africa (c) relaxes on the field Steven Kitshoff of South Africa (L) and Malcolm Marx of South Africa (R) before the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Sharks announce Koch capture

The Sharks have officially announced the signing of Springbok tighthead Vincent Koch, shortly after it was confirmed that Thomas du Toit would be leaving Durban for Bath.

‘SA URC teams perfect prep for Test arena’

SA’s big impact in the Vodacom URC is no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa, and Leinster’s Samoan prop knows the threat they pose from his time playing Super Rugby with the Crusaders in New Zealand.

Stockdale keen for first SA clash in URC

Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale has achieved a good deal in his career already, but he will be looking to tick another box this weekend. He is in line to make his first appearance against SA opposition in the Vodacom URC when the Vodacom Bulls visit the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden scores against the Sharks

Van Heerden keen to extend Stormers stay

Ruben van Heerden has hit the ground running since joining the DHL Stormers on a short-term deal and the experienced lock admits that he would “love” to make his move long-term.

Evan Roos and Deon Fourie in action for Stormers

Dublin to test Stormers’ credentials

A heavyweight clash against Leinster in Dublin is a golden opportunity for the DHL Stormers to learn how to win overseas, says forwards coach Rito Hlungwani.

Bok duo back for Bulls

Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie have been named in a strong 28-man Vodacom Bulls touring squad that will travel to the United Kingdom and France for back-to-back fixtures in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.