United Rugby Championship News, Fixtures, Results & SA Team Updates

Stay up to date with all the latest URC news, fixtures, match results, and team updates, right here on SA Rugby Magazine. From dramatic comebacks to squad announcements and injury reports, we cover every angle with expert analysis and a proudly South African perspective.

High stakes in Highveld derbies for SA rivals

South Africa’s @Vodacom #URC derbies always deliver on intensity and quality, with an added incentive for players hoping to bolster their case for Springbok selection, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Pick ’em: Bulls quiet the storm, Lions sink Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls power through the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, while the Lions sneak past the Sharks at Ellis Park in the URC, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. @Vodacom #URC

Lions suffer double derby blow

The Lions have reportedly lost two key members of their backline for the Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Keo & Zels: Bokwatch – Who’s HOT and who’s NOT

Keo and Zels pick their Bok match 23 to face Italy in the season-opener and preview SA’s two URC derbies.

John Plumtree Sharks 19 Feb 2025 Steve Haag Gallo Images

Lions ‘Test series’ excites Sharks

Sharks coach John Plumtree says he’s looking forward to the challenge of playing back-to-back matches against the Lions.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Jaden Hendrikse of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Jaden at 9 for Sharks, Eben still absent

Jaden Hendrikse will start at scrumhalf in one of three changes to the Sharks starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Jan-Hendrik Wessels 15 Feb 2025 Gordon Arons Gallo Images

Wiese: Make Loftus intimidating again

Cobus Wiese says the Vodacom Bulls owe their supporters a big performance against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Ungerer ready for Bok challenge

Stormers scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer is keen to reunite with Cobus Reinach next season while preparing for a showdown with Vodacom Bulls No 9 Embrose Papier on Saturday.

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Franco extends Bloem giant

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith has signed a young, 2.03-metre lock from the Free State to a two-year extension. Olujare Oguntibeju was born in Bloemfontein—where Smith forged his own rugby legacy. The 22-year-old has taken a winding journey to this point: born in South Africa to Nigerian parents, he spent part of his childhood in Edinburgh before returning to the… Read more →