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.

State of the URC: Stormers, Lions break on a high

After another weekend of thrilling SA derbies in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the DHL Stormers and Lions laid down a marker before a two-week hiatus in the competition.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: GV during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks at DHL Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers fans shun flopped protest

The DHL Stormers all but secured the battle for the South African Shield in front of over 30,000 fans, while a planned protest from the union’s former administrators flopped in the build-up to the match on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Morne Steyn of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Steyn belongs among rugby’s elite’

Bok and Vodacom Bulls star Morne Steyn will retire as a “master of the game” who deserves to be hailed as one of the world’s greatest flyhalves, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Sharks chasing another Bok heavy

The Sharks are reportedly intent on adding at least one more overseas-based Springbok to a heavyweight pack loaded with world champions.

‘Panicking’ Dobbo delighted with clean sweep

John Dobson admitted he was panicking as the Stormers threatened to let slip a 20-point lead and an SA Shield ‘grand slam’ against the Sharks on Saturday .

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Curwin Bosch of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks at DHL Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Powell: It’s win at all costs for Sharks

Neil Powell rued the misfires in a loss to the DHL Stormers that has put the Sharks’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff chances under the gun.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13792433ad) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Edwill van der Merwe BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Highlights: Stormers clinch SA shield, Lions upset Bulls

The Lions’ stunning victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday ensured the DHL Stormers were crowned back-to-back SA shield winners, following the Cape side’s tense win against the Sharks.

Nohamba stars as Lions prey on Bulls

Sanele Nohamba scored 24 points as the Lions ambushed the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to sustain their URC playoff hopes.

Nervy Stormers survive Sharks attack

The Stormers staved off a Sharks comeback at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to extend their unbeaten streak at home and fortify second place in the Vodacom United Rugby championship.