United Rugby Championship

Theunissen driving Stormers forward

Loose forward Marcel Theunissen says that the DHL Stormers are looking for a big response in Italy this week as they seek a return to winning ways.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Bok stars to return by December

The World Cup-winning Springboks are only likely to all be back for their @Vodacom #URC franchises by the end of the month, and in some cases only in December.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 28: Aphelele Fassi of Hollywoodbets Sharks reacts after conceding a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Hollywoodbets Sharks at RDS Arena on October 28, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Flying Fassi determined to do more for Sharks

Having turned down lucrative offers to leave Durban, Aphelele Fassi is determined to realise his potential on a multi-year contract with the Sharks.

Bulls boss in no rush to pick Boks

Jake White can’t wait to welcome back the Vodacom Bulls’ World Cup winners, yet the director of rugby will consider leaving out the quartet a bit longer if the team is on a roll.

Ospreys vs Hollywoodbets Sharks. Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree speaks to the media before the game BKT United Rugby Championship, Twickenham Stoop, London, England - 03 Nov 2023 Photo: SteveHaagSports/Inpho/Shutterstock

Plum peeved with ‘slow to learn’ Sharks

A frustrated John Plumtree says discipline and decision-making remain key areas of concern as the Sharks still look for a first win in the 2023-24 Vodacom URC.

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls converts a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

State of the URC: Bulls rumble, SA rivals struggle

The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run ended as the Sharks and Lions remain winless, with the Vodacom Bulls the only South African team to win in round 3 of the Vodacom URC.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183877t) Zebre Parma vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls' Johan Goosen BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 04 Nov 2023

Bulls trample Zebre

David Kriel scored a hat-trick of tries, while Johan Goosen kicked 12 points as the Vodacom Bulls thrashed Zebre in the Vodacom URC in Parma on Saturday.

Jake: Rough road for us on 4G turf

Adapting to artificial pitches for South African teams is crucial, says Jake White, as they become a more common feature in European cup competitions.

Stormers' South African head coach John Dobson is pictured before the European Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Clermont and Stormers at the Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand on December 10, 2022. (Photo by THIERRY ZOCCOLAN / AFP)

Dobson disappointed with Stormers

Head coach John Dobson said he was left frustrated with the DHL Stormers’ discipline and set-piece issues after their loss to the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

Sharks take to The Stoop in history-making night with Ospreys

Calling all South African rugby supporters. Get to The Stoop on Friday night and be a part of @Vodacom United Rugby Championship history when the Sharks play the Ospreys.