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.

Gqoboka to push harder in 2022

Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka is determined to produce his best rugby this season following a challenging 2021.

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 vs Aki in Lions series rematch

Connacht’s clash with Munster in Galway on Saturday sees two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s biggest-name centres go head-to-head, with Bundee Aki and Damian de Allende both set to feature from the start.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 11: Pumas captain Pieter Jansen van Vuren during the Carling Currie Cup match between Western Province and Phakisa Pumas at the DHL Newlands Stadium on December 11, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa

Lions boost squad depth for URC with Pumas recruits

The Lions have made the loan moves of four Pumas players – including lock Pieter Jansen van Vuren – permanent ahead of the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in January.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 23: Damian Willemse during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on November 23, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

In pictures: SA’s URC teams back in training

South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.

Watch: Duane learns Ulster slang

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen took some time out to put his knowledge of Ulster’s slang to the test.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598p) Stormers Celebrates try United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

URC: Stormers given 50% chance of reaching playoffs

As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship sides prepare for the festive schedule, the URC StatMaster has forecasted which eight teams could contest the playoffs later this season.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Dai Young, Director of Rugby at Cardiff looks on ahead of the pre season friendly between Harlequins and Cardiff Blues at the Twickenham Stoop on September 04, 2021 in London, England.

Cardiff boss: We need ‘convincing’ to return to South Africa

Director of rugby Dai Young has concerns over Cardiff returning to South Africa after their last attempt to play Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches led to a long quarantine for players and staff.

Enjoy the action-packed festive season with Bet.co.za

It might be the holiday season for most, however, rugby continues throughout the festive season and the new year. We can look forward to a full slate of Boxing Day matches in the Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship.

Boks to make URC debut, success to follow

While the introduction of the Springboks to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will bolster the SA teams, the tide will only turn when the competition visits the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Madosh Tambwe of the Bulls challenged by Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the 2021 Preparation Series match between Sharks and Bulls at the Jonsson Kings Park in Durban on 26 March 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

URC given fixture shake up

Scheduling for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship up to Round 17 has been completed with adjustments made to cater for postponed and rescheduled fixtures, organisers announced on Monday.