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.

Jake: Boks have to pick Elrigh now

Jake White has lauded the impact No 8 Elrigh Louw has made for the Vodacom Bulls so far this season, saying the player must be close to getting a call-up into the Springbok squad.

Tshituka on road to Bok eligibility

Democratic Republic of the Congo-born Lions flank Vincent Tshituka has started the process that will see him become eligible to play for the Springboks.

Ox Nche of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Dobson: Ox was magnificent

A relieved John Dobson applauded the Stormers’ resilience to salvage a draw at Kings Park on Saturday and he singled out Sharks battle tank Ox Nche for special praise.

Highlights: Penalty tries rescue Stormers in Sharks stalemate

Ill-discipline and poor decision-making in the final quarter of a dramatic contest saw the Sharks concede two penalty tries as the Stormers held them to a draw at Kings Park on Saturday.

Bismarck du Plessis 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

Highlights: Bulls bag bonus-point in Jukskei derby

The Vodacom Bulls got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a physically dominant victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers spins the ball out to Manie Libbok of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stormers snatch draw in thrilling coastal derby

The Stormers were awarded a penalty try after the hooter to earn a comeback draw with the Sharks in a gritty coastal derby played in humid conditions in Durban on Saturday.