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.

Smith: Stormers will miss ‘inspirational’ Roos

Franco Smith noted the absence of Evan Roos from the DHL Stormers side that will face his Glasgow Warriors team in the @Vodacom #URC quarter-finals on Saturday.

Steyn captains Glasgow against Stormers

Club captain Kyle Steyn is back to lead the Glasgow Warriors in the @Vodacom #URC quarter-final clash with the DHL Stormers on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls with Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Bulls and Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bulls tackle Benetton without Bok champs

Jake White has made several changes to the Vodacom Bulls matchday 23 for the must-win clash against Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday.

Gelant returns for Stormers in Glasgow playoff

Warrick Gelant makes his return for the DHL Stormers in their @Vodacom #URC quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.

Stormers lose speedster for playoffs

The DHL Stormers will be without Angelo Davids for the rest of their @Vodacom #URC campaign after the winger was banned for a dangerous tackle on Lions playmaker Sanele Nohamba.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in to tackle Rhyno Smith of Benetton 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)

Rhyno sets sights on Bulls

South African fullback Rhyno Smith says Benetton must believe that they “have what it takes” to make history and beat the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Bulls brace for battle-ready Benetton

Having worked over the Hollywoodbets Sharks last week to clinch their first SA Shield, the @Vodacom Bulls must now prove they can knock out playoff-calibre opponents with a late flurry when they square up against Benetton on the Highveld. #URC

Willemse: Knockout rugby is a “special experience”

With recent experience of two Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Finals and the ultimate in knockout rugby at last year’s Rugby World Cup, Damian Willemse knows exactly the mindset his DHL Stormers teammates will be in as they prepare for their quarter-final clash with the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland this weekend.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Kurt-Lee Arendse of Vodacom Bulls scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on March 29, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Seb Daly/Gallo Images)

URC semis an appetiser to SA-Ireland series

The Vodacom Bulls and Leinster will have one eye on a likely semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld next week, that will be the ideal precursor to the July Tests in the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.