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.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Bok star to miss start to URC season

RG Snyman’s much-anticipated return to match action has been further delayed following Irish club Munster’s latest update on the towering Springbok lock.

SA made a super choice heading north

Cashing in Super Rugby frequent flyer miles for a first-class Vodacom United Rugby Championship ticket was an excellent decision for the future of South African rugby, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Dobbo digs deep to bolster Stormers ranks

Coach John Dobson has added to the Stormers’ depth for the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season by roping in a hard grafter with previous ties to Western Province Rugby.

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during 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 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers most watched in record-breaking URC season

Over 34-million fans tuned into the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.

URC Transfer Tracker: Bulls, Sharks make big moves

Check out all the latest transfers involving the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions ahead of a jam-packed 2022-23 season. Who has done the best business during the off-season?

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 07: Try time Jeremy Ward with Marius Louw of the Cell C Sharks during the Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and iCOLLEGE Pumas at Jonsson Kings Park on September 07, 2018 in Durban, South Africa.

French giants snap up Sharks centre

French Top 14 club Stade Francais are set to replace outgoing All Blacks centre Ngani Laumape by signing Sharks midfielder Jeremy Ward.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Chris Smit of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on May 27, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Early Christmas gift as Bulls welcome ‘outstanding’ playmaker

Christmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped the latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player Chris Smit.

URC movers and shakers

Here are three local stars who have traded one SA Vodacom United Rugby Championship outfit for another, in the hope of shooting the lights out next season.

New URC schedule: Updated

The Stormers will begin their title defence when the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship season kicks off in 50 days, here’s the 2022/23 league schedule.

Coetzee, Grobbelaar named Bulls’ best

The Vodacom Bulls awards evening belonged to captain Marcell Coetzee and lively hooker Johan Grobbelaar, the big winners at the ceremony alongside promising junior player Tiaan Lange.