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.

Alberts back as Lions bulk up for derby

Willem Alberts has been recalled to strengthen the Lions pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Sharks were dominant in the scrums during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Dobbo’s Diary: Home fires burning

John Dobson insists the DHL Stormers will “take nothing for granted” when they host the Sharks in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby in Cape Town on Saturday.

Lions prop handed three-week ban

Ruan Dreyer will miss Saturday’s Jukskei derby in the Vodacom URC and start of the Currie Cup following his act of foul play during the match against Glasgow Warriors.

SA Rugby reminds protesters of facts

SA Rugby has informed fans and stakeholders that a protest against the national governing body’s administration of Western Province Rugby is based on claims by the same individuals who drove the union “to the brink of bankruptcy”.

Watch: Butterfingers Bok bares all for fans

A topless Sbu Nkosi posed for photos at Loftus Versfeld after the URC clash between the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers, but fans may think twice next time about giving the Bok speedster their phones!

Bulls brace for Lions’ road rage

Bragging rights in the Vodacom URC version of soccer’s ‘Merseyside derby’ will be at stake when SA rivals the Vodacom Bulls host the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Deon Fourie held up by Marco van Staden at Loftus Versfeld

‘Eskom’ to shine for Bulls, then Boks

Springbok Marco van Staden is focused on helping the Vodacom Bulls secure a top-four finish in the Vodacom URC, and not on if he is selected for this year’s World Cup.

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden scores against the Sharks

Stormers target SA Shield slam in coastal derby

In theory, SA’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams root for each other to qualify for the playoffs, but national interests will be parked when the Sharks pull into Cape Town to battle the Stormers on Saturday.

Kotze excited to defend Stormers’ fortress

A born and raised Capetonian, hooker JJ Kotze is living his dream of playing for the Stormers and is ready to give his all against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Speedy Shark plots Stormers upset

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams plans to run circles around the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.