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.

Jubilant Jake, Bulls live to fight every day

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White is on the comeback trail from a near-death experience that opened his eyes and reignited his rugby fire.

Stormers ‘looking good’ to show off Manie

Flyhalf Manie Libbok is set to return for the DHL Stormers against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday after recovering from concussion.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks makes a break to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Moodie credits brother, Bulls for rapid rise

Canan Moodie paid tribute to his older brother, Keanu, for helping him through lockdown and preparing him for a spectacular rise that was rewarded with the 2022 SA Rugby Young Player of the Year award.

Bok halfback duel adds spice to SA derby

Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship SA derby in Durban features a clash between scrumhalves Grant Williams and Herschel Jantjies that may determine which of them travels with the Springboks to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13:Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers running towards the tryline during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Supersonic Senatla ready to jet for Stormers

Fit-again flyer Seabelo Senatla is eager to burst out of the starting blocks in his first DHL Stormers appearance since September.

Zas-tastic news for Stormers

The DHL Stormers have confirmed Leolin Zas has become the latest senior player to sign a new deal and extend his stay in Cape Town.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 27 January 2023; Evan Roos of DHL Stormers and Duane Vermeulen of Ulster after the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and DHL Stormers at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Stormers get Roos injury boost

The DHL Stormers have been handed some good news on the injury front as it was revealed that Evan Roos’ knee injury is not as bad as initially feared.

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers crowned SA’s Best

The DHL Stormers, who won the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship and went unbeaten at DHL Stadium in 2022, were voted as SA Rugby’s Team of the Year for 2022.

Dobbo awarded for historic season

John Dobson was voted as SA Rugby’s coach of the year after leading the DHL Stormers to a historic Vodacom United Rugby Championship title in 2022.

Players fight for the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool A rugby union match between Lyon Olympique Universitaire (LOU) and the Bulls at the Gerland Stadium in Lyon on January 20, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)

Former Bok hails ‘underdog’ SA teams

Former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche has praised the SA teams for staying competitive in European cup competition despite their travel and weather challenges.