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.

New-look halfbacks for Lions’ tour opener

The Lions have deployed the new-look halfback pairing of Sanele Nohamba and Gianni Lombard for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Ospreys on Saturday night.

Roos ready to tear it up

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is picking his No 8 Evan Roos to make a statement in the defending champions’ @Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday. #URC

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 21: Alapati Leiua during the DHL Stormers training session and press conference at Danie Craven Stadium on September 21, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Blockbuster Leiua to mentor Stormers golden generation

John Dobson says he hopes veteran Samoan midfielder Alapati Leiua can help DHL Stormers whiz kids Sacha Mngomezulu and Suleiman Hartzenberg realise their full potential.

Beast predicts great things for Mchunu, Sharks

Beast Mtawarira has high hopes for protege Ntuthuko Mchunu after the young loosehead prop returned from his maiden Springbok experience a better player.

Durban , South Africa - 23 April 2022; Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt before the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Sharks under no illusion

The Sharks’ disappointing performance in last season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship has been chalked off as a learning experience ahead of the 2022-23 edition.

Hendrikse zones in on Bok No 10 jersey

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the next month will be Jordan Hendrikse’s springboard to the Springboks.

Stormers to defend title in style

Coach John Dobson is sticking to the plan with which the DHL Stormers played an exciting brand of rugby en route to clinching the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship title.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Show me the Manie

‘For the Love of Money’ blasts from the speakers whenever flyhalf Manie Libbok lands a successful goal-kick for the DHL Stormers, and his every strike of the ball that splits the uprights sends the team’s faithful supporters into delirium.

Rohan to debut for Sharks in Italy

Rohan Janse van Rensburg is among the three players who will debut for the Sharks in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Zebre in Parma on Friday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Grant Williams of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Hawk-eye Williams ready to take the gap

Through adversity comes opportunity. Cell C Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams has had his fair share of both in 2022, and he’s emerged the better player for it.