United Rugby Championship

Lightning Dayimani ready to thunder

None celebrated winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title.

Saffa coach: Connacht can’t be nice to Bulls

Forwards coach Dewald Senekal wants Connacht to play with much more physicality against the Vodacom Bulls when the teams clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Owens gets new URC role

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has returned to rugby in an important new role to help the standard of officiating in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. #URC

Playing with a smile: Nohamba loving life with Lions

Having marked his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship start with a try in the away win over Ospreys, Sanele Nohamba is enjoying his rugby at the Lions.

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Zas returns as Stormers await Senatla feedback

Leolin Zas has made a timely return to training for the DHL Stormers as the reigning Vodacom United Rugby champions await news on Seabelo Senatla’s injury.

Watch: Hamba Nohamba!

Look back at 10 of the best tries from the second round of the @Vodacom #URC with isiXhosa commentary.

Watch: Roos’ rampaging run for Rassie?

Evan Roos’ freakish athleticism to score the DHL Stormers’ opening try against Connacht begs the question why he was overlooked by the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

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 suffer Senatla blow in opening victory

Seabelo Senatla is set to miss a chunk of the season after suffering an injury in a high-impact cleanout by Bundee Aki as the DHL Stormers opened their title defence with a win.

Hacjivah Dayimani and Clayton Blommetjies

State of the URC: Full house for SA teams

The DHL Stormers started their @Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in style, as the Lions, @Vodacom Bulls and Sharks came away with tight wins on a perfect weekend for the teams from the Republic.

Highlights: Clean sweep for SA Teams

It was a successful weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises with the Vodacom Bulls, Stormers and Lions registering victories on Saturday.