United Rugby Championship

Mighty Munster squad returns to SA

Munster will return to South Africa with a strengthened squad for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship games against the DHL Stormers and Sharks.

Ruhan Nel and Suleiman Hartzenberg in action against Exeter Chiefs

State of the URC: Race for playoff spots resumes

After a weekend of heartbreak for SA teams in European cup action, all four sides refocus in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship where the scramble for playoff places resumes this week.

Dejected Lions Ashley Vlotman Gallo Images

Watch: Lions squashed in cargo class

A video shared on social media shows a couple of Lions players jammed into economy class while travelling back to South Africa after playing in a European fixture.

Spy-gate hits Lions camp

The Lions have turned their results around on the field, but the off-field drama has continued at the union with a reported conflict between two members of the coaching staff.

Evan Roos of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Edinburgh held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 1 October 2022

Roos to boost Stormers’ URC playoff charge

John Dobson has confirmed that Evan Roos is close to returning as the DHL Stormers turn their focus back on securing a second-place finish in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Gianni Lombard of the Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the European Rugby Challenge Cup 2022/23 match between Lions and Racing 92 at the Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg on the 01 April 2023

Lions showcase Vodacom URC’s European charge

The Emirates Lions showed the ever-growing strength of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship by roaring to a EPCR Challenge Cup last-16 victory over Top 14 giants Racing 92 in Johannesburg.

(13792433u) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions. Director Jake White of the Vodacom Bulls BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Jake backed to salvage Bulls’ season

Vodacom Bulls president Willem Strauss has urged stakeholders to get behind Jake White and his coaching team following a run of 10 consecutive losses in all competitions.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Referee Karl Dickson assessing a tackle by Ruan Venter of the Emirates Lions, sanctioning a red card during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshituka banned for being too physical

The Lions will be without Emmanuel Tshituka until at least 17 April after the loose forward was given a three-week suspension for his red card against Racing 92.

(13855137ap) Toulouse vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls' director of rugby Jake White Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16, Le Stadium, Toulouse, France 2/4//2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Jake: Bulls form will change

Jake White shrugged off the Vodacom Bulls’ record of 10 consecutive losses as “irrelevant” in the wake of the Champions Cup last 16 defeat to Toulouse on Sunday.

Irish URC dominance ‘no reflection’ on SA talent

The standings of the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship doesn’t detract from the quality of players from the Republic, according to GAVIN RICH.