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.

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Roberts: URC a perfect fit for SA teams

Former Wales and Stormers centre Jamie Roberts says SA teams have adapted to northern-hemisphere conditions and are in their element in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Zas back and ready to go full throttle

A catalyst for the DHL Stormers’ championship run last season, lethal finisher Leolin Zas missed the final after a cruel twist of his fate, and his ankle. Now he’s back, and ready to take care of unfinished business.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Dan du Plessis of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks at DHL Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Direct threat from fit-again Du Plessis

Back and firing on all cylinders, Dan du Plessis has anchored the midfield and is set to play an important role in the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence.

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Numbers that matter: Lions vs Ulster

Back at home after a successful tour to the north, the Emirates Lions will be looking to avenge last season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship loss to Ulster.

Jaden Hendrikse of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Lions held at Kings Park in Durban on 9 April 2022

Sharks’ hungry Hendrikse circles Warriors

Among the returning Springboks set to boost the Cell C Sharks against Glasgow Warriors this weekend, Jaden Hendrikse is hungry for Vodacom United Rugby Championship action.

Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrates a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and Ospreys at Cape Town Stadium on 2 April 2022

Numbers that matter: Ospreys vs Stormers

The DHL Stormers will look to extend their 14-match hot streak in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they travel to Swansea to face Ospreys on Friday.

‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong

Flyhalf Chris Smith is the Vodacom Bulls’ go-to-guy at No 10 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, and he’s done so steadily, and almost stealthily.

Boeta Chamberlain of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks’ Chamberlain has strike rate down to a tee

Cell C Sharks flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain is putting his best boot forward in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the talented sharpshooter looks to lock down the No 10 jersey.

Watch: When Siya sacked a Zebre

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi will soon be back in a Cell C Sharks jersey and in the #URC to put in the big hits like this rib-rattler on Zebre fullback Michelangelo Biondelli.