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.

Sharks sack Everitt

The Sharks have confirmed that Sean Everitt has stepped down from his position as head coach in the wake of the humiliating loss to Cardiff on Sunday.

Frans Malherbe Stormers Shaun Roy:BackpagePix

Stormers to keep Boks on ice

The DHL Stormers will not rush their returning Springboks back onto the frontlines to face Dragons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

Cardiff covet Bulls scalp on SA safari

Cardiff boss Dai Young says his team need to back up their “outstanding” Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory away to the Sharks when they take on the high-flying Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Marvin Orie, Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Bok injury concern for Stormers

The DHL Stormers are sweating on the fitness of Evan Roos as they prepare for a gruelling December schedule that includes their Champions Cup debut.

State of the URC: Sharks spoil perfect SA weekend

There were big wins for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions, but the Sharks suffered an embarrassing home defeat, in Round 8 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Sharks boss vows response to Cardiff humiliation

Sharks chief Ed Coetzee has issued an apology after Cardiff consigned them to one of the heaviest losses in team history on Sunday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 27: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Emirates Lions tackled by Jack Dixon of the Dragons and James Benjamin of the Dragons during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Dragons at Emirates Airline Park on November 27, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Lions break home duck with Dragons win

The Emirates Lions outplayed the Dragons at Ellis Park on Sunday to secure their first home victory of the season. @Vodacom #URC.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13639544at) Cell C Sharks vs Cardiff Rugby . Cell C Sharks' Lionel Cronje BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 27 Nov 2022

Highlights: Clinical Cardiff smash Sharks

It was a night to forget for the Cell C Sharks as Cardiff Rugby delivered a masterclass in wet-weather rugby to win their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Sunday evening.

Cardiff blank hapless Sharks

Cardiff was clinical in logging four tries while keeping the Sharks scoreless in an impressive Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory at Kings Park on Sunday.

Jordan Brian Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions setting up for kick at goal during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Lions and Ospreys held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 25 March 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix

Hendrikse stars as Lions claw Dragons

Jordan Hendrikse scored 21 points as the Lions held out against a late Dragons comeback to secure their first home win of the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on Sunday afternoon.