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.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

White: We need to talk about the overseas players rule

Jake White says a discussion needs to be had over the Springboks’ overseas-based players rule after the Vodacom Bulls allowed Trevor Nyakane to take up a big-money contract with Racing 92.

White wary of Bok-loaded Sharks

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are eager to be tested against a Sharks team set to be boosted by a number of Springboks, including Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 12: Trevor Nyakane of the Vodacom Bulls during the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on June 12, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Bulls bid ‘Big Trev’ heartfelt farewell

The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed that Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane will be joining French club Racing 92 in the coming days.

SA derbies spice up United Rugby Championship

The South African teams resume their respective Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaigns with the landscape having changed a bit since they last played seven weeks ago.

Bulls rising star hungry for game time after Bok experience

After spending some time with the Springboks, hooker Johan Grobbelaar is itching to get onto the field and continue where he left off at the Vodacom Bulls.

Stormers to give Bok duo a breather

Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman has confirmed that Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff and scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies will be rested for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Lions in Cape Town.

Scotland , United Kingdom - 20 February 2021; Munster players huddle ahead of the second half of the Guinness PRO14 match between Edinburgh and Munster at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Munster, Cardiff to return from SA after Covid-19 troubles

Cardiff and the majority of the Munster squad are expected to return to the UK and Ireland in the next couple of days following the postponement of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches in South Africa.

Munster’s exit delayed by more positive tests

Munster will have to remain in South Africa after it was confirmed that nine more squad members tested positive for Covid-19.

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

Confirmed: Local URC derbies brought forward

Two Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies originally scheduled for February 2022 have been brought forward and will be played in Durban and Cape Town this weekend.