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.

Cloete to follow Van Graan to England

Bath have announced that South African flank Chris Cloete will be joining the Premiership club from Munster for the 2022-23 season.

Edinburgh running scared of ‘expansive’ Lions

Edinburgh are hoping to nullify the Lions’ expansive game plan at Ellis Park on Saturday in a bid to add another notch to their belts in South Africa, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Stylish Stormers a light in the dark for Zas

Leolin Zas says he has left a “dark place” behind him and fully embraced the Stormers’ stylish brand of rugby in 2022, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Rob Lyttle of Ulster and Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Steely Senatla shows he can do the dirty work

Seabelo Senatla has shown there’s a steely element to his game, and it’s an area he must keep developing if he is to fulfil his dream of playing for the Springboks, writes DYLAN JACK.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 12: Damian de Allende of Bank of Ireland Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld on March 12, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Munster confirm De Allende exit, next stop SA?

Damian de Allende could soon be back playing in South Africa following the confirmation of the Springbok’s departure from Munster at the end of the season.

‘X-factor’ Notshe eager to prove he can knuckle down

Sikhumbuzo Notshe says getting stuck into the grunt work for the Sharks is helping him to rediscover his form after a spell on the sidelines, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 22: Fans for the first time during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Vote: Will cheaper tickets get bums back in seats?

The Vodacom Bulls have slashed ticket prices to R25 for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Ulster, in the hope that fans will flock to Loftus Versfeld.

Grobbelaar wary of complacency against Ulster

Johan Grobbelaar says it would be foolish of the Vodacom Bulls to think that Ulster will be walkovers in the Highveld heat in Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Blair Kinghorn of Edinburgh scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 26, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Watch: Kinghorn shows off footy skills

Blair Kinghorn displays some excellent dribbling skills at a wet and slippery Kings Park in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.

Damian Willemse in action for the Stormers

Stormers fear being ‘boxed in’ by Ospreys

The Stormers want to make smarter decisions on Saturday against the Ospreys to avoid getting caught in a losable position again at Cape Town Stadium, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.