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.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Cell C Sharks pushes back Morné Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Bulls held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 December 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Van Graan: SA leg will shape URC playoff race

Munster coach Johann van Graan believes the four South African franchises will have a big say in the way the inaugural United Rugby Championship plays out over the coming weeks.

Dayimani is down for trench warfare in Galway

Fleet-footed loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani is ready for a ‘battle in the trenches’ in the Stormers’ clash against Connacht in Dublin on Saturday.

PAARL, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24: Juan Mostert of WP getting ready to receive the ball during the SA Rugby U/19 Championship Coastal Section match between DHL Western Province and Boland at Paarl Gimnasium on September 24, 2019 in Paarl, South Africa.

Former WP youngster called up to Bulls touring squad

Flyhalf Juan Mostert has been included in the Bulls’ 28-man squad that will travel to Parma, Italy, where they will take on Zebre in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match on Friday.

Tshituka brothers unable to travel for Lions away game

The Lions have confirmed that Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka will be unable to travel with the team to Dublin for the fixture against Leinster due to issues with their travel documents.

Morn Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Suspended Steyn to miss Munster debut at Loftus

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn has been suspended for the next three matches after receiving a red card in the United Rugby Championship match against the Sharks.

Springbok centre Saffas Abroad NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Sale Sharks breaks to score their third try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens on February 19, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres shine in Europe

It was a good weekend for the Springbok centres playing overseas, as Andre Esterhuizen, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jan Serfontien all scored tries for their respective teams.

Watch: Cloete carries teammate like a sack of coal

Munster flank Chris Cloete spectacularly lifted and carried teammate Chris Farrell off a kick-off during a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 15:Quan Horn of Sigma Lions steps past a few defenders during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Sigma Lions at DHL Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lions call up Currie Cup stars for URC tour

The Lions have included two Junior Springboks among seven players called up from their most recent Currie Cup team into the United Rugby Championship squad that will travel to Dublin to face Leinster on Friday.

Zebo hat-trick pushes Munster into top 3

Simon Zebo crossed for three tries as Munster cruised past Edinburgh at Thomond Park on Friday night.

Williams ban: Harsh or fair?

Grant Williams was handed a four-game suspension for his red card against the Vodacom Bulls. Have your say on whether the ban was harsh or fairly deserved.