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 - 23 April 2022; Sikhumbuzo Notshe, centre, and Phepsi Buthelezi of Cell C Sharks embrace after their side's victory in 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 stick with winning combos for Connacht clash

Coach Sean Everitt has taken an ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ approach by naming an unchanged lineup for the Sharks’ clash against Irish side Connacht in Durban on Saturday.

Jake bullish about Moodie’s move to 15

Jake White says shifting Canan Moodie from wing to fullback against Glasgow Warriors affords the Vodacom Bulls boss more moves on the chessboard.

Welsh wizard to spoil Bulls’ playoff hopes?

The Ospreys have confirmed that Wales back George North will return after a year out through injury this weekend and could face the Vodacom Bulls on 20 May.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

URC predictions: Stormers’ streak in jeopardy?

The Stormers have won seven on the trot at home and that streak will be on the line when they host log-leaders Leinster on Saturday night.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465541h) Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson United Rugby Championship, Stadio Comunale Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Stormers coach still wary of lurking Scarlets

John Dobson says the Stormers have not decided yet whether they will take a full-strength squad to play Scarlets in the final fixture of the season in Wales next month, as their playoff hopes still hinge on beating Leinster on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Top-of-the-table clash deserves a full house!

Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are pumped up for this weekend’s Vodacom URC action with the second-placed Stormers hosting log-leaders Leinster in a crunch match at the Cape Town Stadium.

Glasgow surprised by Bulls’ Kurt-Lee call

Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson was caught by surprise when the Vodacom Bulls team named for Friday night’s clash in Pretoria did not include Kurt-Lee Arendse at fullback. DYLAN JACK reports.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks celebrates during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

South Africa ‘a major player’ in the URC

South Africa’s arrival in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has only made the tournament stronger and the four local teams could be challenging Leinster for the title in the next couple of years, according to Irish rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls on his way to scoring his try during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Bulls make shock call in team to face Glasgow

The Vodacom Bulls will be without Kurt-Lee Arendse for the crucial match against Glasgow Warriors in Pretoria on Friday night after the star fullback picked up an injury.

URC chief slams door shut on Cheetahs

Vodacom United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has dismissed the talk that a possible ‘B-division’ for the competition including the Cheetahs could be formed next season.