United Rugby Championship News, Fixtures, Results & SA Team Updates

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STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers wary of zipping Zebre

The DHL Stormers beat Zebre by almost 50 points last season, but the defending champs anticipate a stiffer challenge when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams meet in Parma on Saturday.

Power-pack Matanzima charges Bulls bench

Prop Simphiwe Matanzima has starred as a super-sub for the Vodacom Bulls but the 25-year-old’s left shoulder is primed to carry the hit as a starter in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Lions change two for Edinburgh clash

The Lions have made one alteration each to their starting pack and backline for Friday’s @Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh. #URC

Thaakir Abrahams of the Sharks during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between the Sharks and BI Lions at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 07 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

All eyes on pocket rocket Abrahams

Cell C Sharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile.

By the numbers: Zebre vs Stormers

The DHL Stormers will look to pick up another full house of points when they travel to Parma to face Zebre after blitzing the Italian outfit by 48 points last season.

Quan Horn of the Lions tackled by Ben Vellacott of Edinburgh during the 2021/22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship between the Lions and Edinburgh at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 02 April 2022

By the numbers: Edinburgh vs Lions

The Lions will look to become the first South African team to win in Scotland’s capital when they face Edinburgh in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.

Phepsi: Bok-less Sharks still got fizz

Phepsi Buthelezi is confident the Sharks have the depth to upset Leinster, despite missing several Springboks for the #URC clash between the teams on Saturday.

Evan Roos of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Edinburgh held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 1 October 2022

Smit to Roos: Don’t lose your passion

John Smit has offered Evan Roos some sage advice after the hotshot DHL Stormers No 8 has become the target of off-the-ball niggle aimed at getting under his collar.

Leader Louw has found his place in the Pride

After a gutsy decision to swap the seaspray of Durban for the inner city of Johannesburg, Marius Louw has pounced on an opportunity to star for the Emirates Lions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.