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.

Dobbo’s Diary: Our home away from home

Coach John Dobson says it’s a “privilege” for the DHL Stormers to take a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match to Gqeberha, where they host the Dragons on Saturday.

Rugby bosses ‘working’ on creation of Club World Cup

European rugby chiefs refused to put a deadline on agreement for the creation of a Club World Cup, but remain hopeful the groundbreaking plan will get off the ground.

Sharks lose skipper to ban

Thomas du Toit will sit out the Sharks’ European Champions Cup debut after being handed a six-week ban, reduced to three, for his red card in the Boks’ win over England.

(12530208ai) Ospreys vs Cell C Sharks. Anthony Volmink of Cell C Sharks kicks a drop goal United Rugby Championship, Swansea.com Stadium, Wales - 08 Oct 2021

By the numbers: Sharks vs Ospreys

The Sharks and Ospreys will face off in Durban on Friday in the first match of round 9 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

(13638233w) Try Celebrations for Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa as as he goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) England v South Africa, Autumn International, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 26 Nov 2022

URC a fertile ground for new Boks

One of the significant features to come out of the outgoing tour this month was how it underlined the role played by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in breeding new Springboks.

Curwin recall as Sharks send SOS to Bok stars

The Sharks are rushing their returning Springboks back into action against Ospreys on Friday in an effort to rescue their season.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Smit’s words return to haunt Everitt

John Smit’s prediction over how the relationship between Sean Everitt and Neil Powell would unfold at the Sharks has taken new relevance in the wake of the head coach’s sacking.

Flyhalf a ‘world-class’ headache for Lions

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has welcomed the tough decision of choosing between talented young playmakers Jordan Hendrikse and Gianni Lombard.

Gary Porter of Stormers attempts to hand off Sam Lousi of Llanelli Scarlets 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

Slugger lock has Stormers beaming

Gary Porter enjoyed a fantastic debut for the DHL Stormers and the hardy lock will again call the lineout against Dragons on Saturday.

Sharks captain set to hear fate

The Sharks may have a change at coach and captain when they host Ospreys on Friday with Thomas du Toit set to attend a disciplinary hearing for a red card.