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.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 17: Aphelele Fassi of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Fast Fassi revving for the green light

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is the starting grid and Cell C Sharks hot rod Aphelele Fassi is ready to race for redemption.

Back three key to Stormers success

Playing an expansive style of rugby, the Stormers’ success in the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship season relied heavily on the guile of their back three with ball in hand.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24: Bundee Aki of Connacht receives a red card form Referee, Gianluca Gnecchi of Italy during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Henning: Refs need to clamp down on dissent

Referee boss Tappe Henning says Vodacom United Rugby Championship match officials should deal harshly with any forms of dissent that can bring the game into disrepute.

Lightning Dayimani ready to thunder

None celebrated winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title.

Aphelele Fassi 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 on red alert for Dragons

The Sharks faded after a fast start against Zebre, and they’re determined to be much more attentive in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons on Saturday.

Saffa coach: Connacht can’t be nice to Bulls

Forwards coach Dewald Senekal wants Connacht to play with much more physicality against the Vodacom Bulls when the teams clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Boks are back to a new home

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is looking forward to the return of key players for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh on Saturday.

Bundee Aki of Connacht is given a red card by referee Gianluca Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 game between Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven in Stellenbosch on 24 September 2022

Aki ‘extremely apologetic’, ‘damaging’ Irish career

Irish international Bundee Aki has reportedly apologised to his Connacht teammates for his red-card challenge against the DHL Stormers in Stellenbosch.

Owens gets new URC role

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has returned to rugby in an important new role to help the standard of officiating in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. #URC

Playing with a smile: Nohamba loving life with Lions

Having marked his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship start with a try in the away win over Ospreys, Sanele Nohamba is enjoying his rugby at the Lions.