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.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lions suffer Tshituka blow

The Lions have been dealt a hammer blow by the news that star flank Vincent Tshituka is set to be out for two months with a shoulder injury.

Sharks prop Ox Nche Rainbow Cup Team of the Week Springbok Bok

Nche wary of Loftus-busting Stormers

Ox Nche says the Sharks will have to “man up” to stop the high-flying Stormers when the teams meet at Kings Park on Saturday.

Skinstad in awe of local teams’ URC showdowns

Former Springbok Bob Skinstad says this past weekend’s local Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches were much-needed by the four South African franchises.

Stormers coach: Fronting Siya and Bongi would be funny

Norman Laker says the selection of former Stormers Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi in the Sharks team will make no difference to the Cape side’s preparation for Saturday’s match.

Damian de Allende of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

De Allende linked with shock move to England

Reports in Europe suggest that Springbok centre Damian de Allende could follow Johann van Graan to English club Bath.

Watch: Roos to take over from Vermeulen?

SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin and Hanyani Shimange discuss which local No 8 could eventually take over from Duane Vermeulen at Springbok level.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 22: Aphelele Fassi of the Sharls cuts the Lions defence and score a try, which he celebrates with teammates, including Makazole Mapimpi during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on January 22, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Sharks coach hails Mapimpi as best 11 in the world

Sharks head coach Sean Everitt said Makazole Mapimpi could be deemed as the best left wing in rugby after opening his Vodacom United Rugby Championship account with a hat-trick against the Lions in Johannesburg.

Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Watch: Stormers’ match-winner at Loftus

Replacement scrumhalf Paul de Wet finished off a brilliant team try as the Stormers sealed a famous 30-26 victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Marvin Orie of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Dobson: Bulls ‘banter video’ fired up Stormers

Stormers head coach John Dobson said a video shared by the Bulls on social media in the build-up to Saturday’s North-South derby helped motivate his team to claim a rare victory at Loftus Versfeld.

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

Stormers break Bulls’ Loftus fortress

The Stormers scored a 78th-minute try to snatch a victory away from the Vodacom Bulls in a thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria on Saturday.