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, Sharks push on to playoffs

The DHL Stormers and Sharks strengthened their chances of favourable playoff fixtures in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship before a week’s break in the competition.

Highlights: Stormers conquer packed Loftus

The Stormers recovered from an early deficit in a pulsating Vodacom #URC derby to overhaul the Vodacom Bulls in front of more than 40 000 spectators at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Watch: Steyn launches 50/22 kick at Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls were beaten by the DHL Stormers in a classic north-south derby, but not before Morne Steyn nailed a monstrous 50/22 kick in his 150th game for The Herd.

Deon Fourie held up by Marco van Staden at Loftus Versfeld

Dobbo lauds Stormers’ ‘desperation to win’

Coach John Dobson and skipper Deon Fourie said “character” had been the pivotal factor in the DHL Stormers’ win over the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Jake: Bulls didn’t do anything wrong

Jake White has defended the Vodacom Bulls despite them relinquishing a nine-point lead in a fifth successive Vodacom United Rugby Championship loss to the DHL Stormers.

Stormers edge Bulls in blockbuster derby

The DHL Stormers snapped the Vodacom Bulls’ 12-game winning streak in Pretoria on Saturday with a fifth successive Vodacom URC victory in a clash between the old rivals.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Curwin Bosch of the Sharks breaks away from the Lions defence, score a try and celebrate with teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 18, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bosch leads Sharks to victory at Ellis Park

Curwin Bosch starred as the Sharks kicked off the weekend’s local derbies with a hard-earned bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Scotland , United Kingdom - 17 February 2023; Rory Sutherland of Ulster and Ali Price of Glasgow Warriors after the United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Ulster at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow boost Stormers’ top-two hopes

Glasgow Warriors snatched a late victory over Ulster on Friday night to give the DHL Stormers some breathing room on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship table.

Goosen grounded by surgery

Vodacom Bulls back Johan Goosen is set for another spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to sort out a joint issue in his shoulder.

Stormers fans celebrate a try during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

Dobson: Bulls can expect a fight

Which team has the most at stake in Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash at Loftus Versfeld is irrelevant to the Stormers who “won’t go away,” according to coach John Dobson.