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.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 08: Caleb Clarke of the Blues celebrates after scoring a try during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between Blues and Fijian Drua at Eden Park, on June 08, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Rugby is doing super down south

South Africa’s impact on European rugby interest has been applauded, but the sport across the southern hemisphere has shown renewed growth, writes MARK KEOHANE.

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Glasgow land knockout blow on Stormers

Glasgow Warriors scored two tries in the final five minutes to claim a hard-fought @Vodacom #URC quarter-final victory over the DHL Stormers on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 08: Kurt-Lee Arendse and Ruan Nortje of the Bulls celebrate during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on June 08, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bulls suffer another Bok blow

Jake White fears the worst after Vodacom Bulls flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse was rushed to hospital following a head knock during Saturday’s quarter-final win against Benetton.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Blue Bulls looking for the gap during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on May 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bulls edge Benetton for spot in semis

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a brace of tries as the Bulls overcame a brave Benetton outfit in Pretoria on Saturday to earn a home semi-final. @Vodacom #URC

Limerick , Ireland - 7 June 2024; RG Snyman and Tadhg Beirne of Munster celebrate a scrum penalty during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Munster and Ospreys at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

RG roars into semis with Munster

RG Snyman put in a towering performance to help defending champions Munster overpower Ospreys and progress to the Vodacom URC semi-finals on Friday night.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 20: Jake White, coach of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld on April 20, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Jake: We know Benetton can beat us

The Bulls are favourites to stop Benetton and advance to the final four of the Vodacom URC, yet Jake White says they cannot take anything for granted when the teams clash on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Johan Grobbelaar of the Vodacom Blue Bulls reaches for the line to score during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on May 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

URC Picks: Bulls, Stormers for the win!

The Bulls bash Benetton, and the Stormers shock Glasgow on Saturday according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. @Vodacom #URC

Dobson: Stormers not feeling underdog tag

John Dobson says the DHL Stormers are confident of shaking off a disrupted build-up to their first away #URC playoff against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

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Fans clap Bulls, Stormers into semis

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers overpower their playoff opponents this week to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023-24 URC, according to readers.