United Rugby Championship

Bok halfback duel adds spice to SA derby

Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship SA derby in Durban features a clash between scrumhalves Grant Williams and Herschel Jantjies that may determine which of them travels with the Springboks to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Zas-tastic news for Stormers

The DHL Stormers have confirmed Leolin Zas has become the latest senior player to sign a new deal and extend his stay in Cape Town.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 27 January 2023; Evan Roos of DHL Stormers and Duane Vermeulen of Ulster after the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and DHL Stormers at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Stormers get Roos injury boost

The DHL Stormers have been handed some good news on the injury front as it was revealed that Evan Roos’ knee injury is not as bad as initially feared.

Players fight for the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool A rugby union match between Lyon Olympique Universitaire (LOU) and the Bulls at the Gerland Stadium in Lyon on January 20, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)

Former Bok hails ‘underdog’ SA teams

Former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche has praised the SA teams for staying competitive in European cup competition despite their travel and weather challenges.

Watch: Kurt-Lee carves Dragons apart

Kurt-Lee Arendse’s scintillating score for the Vodacom Bulls against the Dragons features in this selection of standout tries of January in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

State of the URC: Sharks smell blood in SA water

The Sharks have created an opportunity to play themselves back into the SA Shield race in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship before a two-week break in the competition.

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers is closed down by Cian Prendergast and Mack Hansen of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 game between Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven in Stellenbosch on 24 September 2022

Stormers get supersonic boost for coastal derby

The DHL Stormers will be able to call on a fit-again Seabelo Senatla, as well as several seniors who were spared to trip to Ulster, for Saturday’s derby against the Sharks in Durban.

Highlights: Sharks pip Edinburgh, Connacht maul Lions

The Sharks held on for a thrilling victory over Edinburgh, while the Lions suffered a heavy defeat away to Connacht in Saturday’s @Vodacom United Rugby Championship action. #URC

Pain and gain for Stormers, Bulls

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls learned invaluable lessons despite both teams beaten convincingly in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday, according to MARK KEOHANE.