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.

URC backs Club Rugby World Cup

A Club Rugby World Cup is on the cards with the concept receiving the endorsement of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Wonder kid Wessels to keep Bulls rumbling forward

It took hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels just 15 minutes to announce himself in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship in a powerful statement performance against the Emirates Lions.

Andre-Hugo Venter of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022

Venter spearheads Stormers golden generation

The unsung hero of last season’s title win, Andre-Hugo Venter has all the ability to establish himself as a regular in the DHL Stormers’ starting lineup in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

John Dobson (Head Coach) during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Jaguares at DHL Newlands

Dobbo’s Diary: From chasing the crown to wearing the crown

Read the second instalment of DHL Stormers coach John Dobson’s weekly diary as the reigning champions begin the defence of their crown in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

‘Samoan Juggernaut’ to bust walls for Stormers

The DHL Stormers have officially announced the signing of experienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua for the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks celebrates with Werner Kok and Boeta Chamberlain of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Zebre Parma at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 19, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Sharks spring surprise in squad for URC openers

A surprise playmaker could return to the Sharks lineup after being named in a 28-man touring squad for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign openers against Zebre, Dragons and Leinster.

Sbu Nkosi of The Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls held at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 September 2022 Photo: ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Highlights: Bulls off to winning start

The Vodacom Bulls got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start, beating the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Smith steers Bulls to opening derby victory

Chris Smith kicked four penalties to help the Vodacom Bulls claim a hard-fought Vodacom United Rugby Championship season-opening victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

RECAP: Lions vs Vodacom Bulls

Follow the live action as the Lions host the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park in the first South African derby of the new @Vodacom #URC season.

Coetzee will add to the roar of the Lions

South African rugby players, previously seduced by playing overseas, are wanting to come back to South Africa for the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship – and among the latest to return to the Republic is fullback Andries Coetzee.