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.

Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Deon Fourie of Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between Stormers and Clermont at Cape Town Stadium on 21 January 2023

URC chief: SA teams deserve to eat at Champs Cup table

The SA teams have made a massive impression on debut in the Champions Cup, according to Vodacom United Rugby Championship chief Martin Anayi.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 27: Henco van Wyk of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Dragons at Emirates Airline Park on November 27, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dragon-slaying Lions hit the road to Galway

From the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Lions as they now switch their focus back to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Stormers, Sharks score with summer rugby

The DHL Stormers and Sharks are looking back at a historic first December of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action in South Africa as a resounding success, both on the field and off it.

Watch: Roos to defeat Duane again?

DHL Stormers No 8 Evan Roos bounced Ulster rival Duane Vermeulen in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash last season, and they will renew hostilities when the teams meet on Friday.

O’Driscoll eyes up Stormers Euro clash

Lawrence Dallaglio has hailed the Ospreys as the story of the European season, but fellow British & Irish Lions icon Brian O’Driscoll believes the DHL Stormers will grab the headlines in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598b) Scarra Ntubeni United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Stormers get Bok boost for Ulster trip

Springboks Scarra Ntubeni and Juan de Jongh have been included in a 27-man DHL Stormers squad for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Belfast on Friday.

State of the URC: Stern test awaits travelling SA teams

After a weekend of thrilling European cup action, the SA sides are sailing to foreign shores for tough Vodacom United Rugby Championship missions.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; Ruben Van Heerden of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Stormers bring in experience at lock

The DHL Stormers have added some much-needed experience to their second-row stocks by signing former Vodacom Bulls and Sharks lock Ruben van Heerden.

Joseph Dweba of Stormers gets his pass away during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Llanelli Scarlets held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 November 2022

Dweba building up a head of steam

DHL Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba is enjoying the backing he is getting in Cape Town and gathering more and more momentum as the season unfolds.

Dobbo’s Diary: WP rugby’s new field of dreams

John Dobson says the DHL Stormers will continue to “build a new history” for Western Province rugby at Cape Town Stadium when they host Clermont in the Champions Cup on Saturday.