URC

Junior Boks get Stormers call

SA Rugby have confirmed that JC Mars and Divan Fuller have both left the SA U19 Academy camp after being pulled into the DHL Stormers’ @Vodacom URC training group.

Bulls reignite push for Bok centre

The Vodacom Bulls are optimistic about completing a deal aimed at securing the return to Loftus Versfeld of a fan-favourite Springbok centre.

Mid-year Currie Cup reports surprise growth

The 2024 Currie Cup has emerged stronger than ever after moving to a July-September window, with impressive growth in viewership.

Anglo-Welsh URC merger scrapped

The prospect of an Anglo-Welsh league is off the table after initial discussions between the @Vodacom URC and Premiership Rugby officials failed to produce a workable agreement.

Deon Fourie (captain) of the Stormers is challenged by Willie le Roux of the Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rescheduled SA URC derbies confirmed

The new dates and kick-off times for the South African derbies in the opening round of the 2024-25 Vodacom URC have been announced.

(Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/World Rugby)

Rassie eyes young Bulls bruisers

Rassie Erasmus has his sights set on a fresh wave of towering Vodacom Bulls locks who could bolster the Springboks heading into the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Stormers bringing Duhan home?

The DHL Stormers are reportedly looking to muscle up by adding a South African-born Scotland star to their ranks next season.

Another URC coach heads for the exit door

Welsh club Dragons have parted ways with head coach Dai Flanagan, marking the second Vodacom URC coaching departure in less than a week.

Wily Williams earns Euro star

Grant Williams leads the charge as one of three South Africans selected for the Opta Index’s European Rugby Team of the Week, earning the accolade of Player of the Week.