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

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Bulls coach Jake White during the post match press conference after the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

White: SA Rugby sold URC teams a dream

Jake White has slammed SA Rugby bosses for selling South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams a false vision in terms of travel, but hopes a new partnership will solve the problem.

Lions look to next generation to replace lost stars

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says they will be counting on bright young talents such as Henco van Wyk and Emmanuel Tshituka to replace Wandisile Simelane and Vincent Tshituka, who have moved to South African rivals.

Bulls bring back Eskom to power pack

Marco van Staden has agreed to a reunion with the Vodacom Bulls, the Springbok fetcher signing up for a return to Loftus Versfeld for the upcoming season.

Bok’s heart beats red for Ellis Park

Andries Coetzee has expressed his delight at being able to return to the Lions after a short stint in Europe.

URC: Stormers, Sharks thrill in pre-season openers

Suleiman Hartzenberg scored four tries to guide the Stormers XV to a dominant opening pre-season victory over the SWD Eagles, while the Sharks claimed a thrilling win over the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.

Stick: ‘Warrior’ Willemse will spark Boks at 10

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has emphasised that the Springboks trust Damian Willemse to command the backline as he dons the number 10 jersey in Sydney on Saturday.

CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: General Action during the KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial Mega Festival at SuperSport Park on August 20, 2022 in Centurion, South Africa.

Simelane: I didn’t think twice over Bulls move

Wandisile Simelane says he did not hesitate when the opportunity came to play for World Cup-winning coach Jake White at the Vodacom Bulls.

It’s Marx, it’s Coles … no, it’s Sean Cronin!

The former Ireland and Leinster hooker may not be Superman, but with 30 points in 72 games, we’re pretty sure the No 2 on his back was just a disguise.

Blitzboks star follows Powell to Sharks

Sevens speedster Muller du Plessis has officially sealed a return to the Sharks where he will be joining outgoing Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Liam Wright and James O'Connor of the Reds hold the trophy after winning the Super RugbyAU Final match between the Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, on May 08, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Sharks move beckons for Wallabies star

Durban-born Wallabies loose forward Liam Wright says it would be “cool” to run out for the Sharks as part of his unique contract with the Queensland Reds.