United Rugby Championship

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 15:Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks with Eben Etzebeth of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Glasgow Warriors at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on October 15, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

State of the URC: Sharks feast as Stormers hold firm

The Cell C Sharks made the most of their first home game of the 2022-23 #URC on the weekend, while the DHL Stormers kept their unbeaten run intact in Wales.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13467552cc) Munster vs Vodacom Bulls . Ireland's Jack Crowley and Bulls' Kurt-Lee Arendse BKT United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 15 Oct 2022

Highlights: Munster down disappointing Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls’ travel troubles continued on Saturday night when they went down to struggling Munster in a @Vodacom #URC clash at Thomond Park.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13467363be) Cell C Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors . Cell C Shark's Eben Etzebeth receives the BKT URC Player of the match award BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, South Africa - 15 Oct 2022

Highlights: Sharks outgun Glasgow

A strong second-half display, aided by impact from a Springbok-laden bench, saw the Sharks claim a bonus-point victory over the Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park on Saturday.

Emmanuel Tshituka of Lions during United Rugby Championship 2022/23 rugby match between Emirates Lions and Ulsters at Emirates Airline Park on the 15 October 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Highlights: Ulster pip Lions in try-fest

Ulster brought the Lions’ impressive winning run in the @Vodacom #URC to an end after their thrilling 10-try encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Stormers fans ‘blessed’ to bemoan a draw

DHL Stormers fans have reason to smile despite a draw in Wales, according to Mark Keohane.

‘Outstanding’ Eben gets A+ from Sharks boss

Sean Everitt says Eben Etzebeth’s pre-game “homework” paid off after the Springbok won Man of the Match on his Cell C Sharks debut in a win over Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Eben stars as Sharks rout Warriors

Eben Etzebeth put in a dominant performance on his Vodacom United Rugby Championship debut as the Cell C Sharks thumped Glasgow Warriors in Durban on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 15: Stuart McCloskey of Ulster Rugby scoring his try with Jaco Visagie of the Emirates Lions to late to stop him during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Ulster at Emirates Airline Park on October 15, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Ulster hold on for win in Ellis Park epic

Ulster survived a late comeback attempt from the Lions to claim a thrilling victory in a 76-point Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.

Dobbo: ‘Special’ Manie rolled the dice

John Dobson wonders whether it was the right call by DHL Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok to gamble on a late drop goal in a 16-16 draw with Ospreys on Friday.