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.

Skinstad: Sharks success vindicates SA in Europe

Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere tournaments. @Vodacom #URC

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Morne Van Den Berg of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions ‘underdogs’ storming to Cape Town

Jaque Fourie said the Lions know what’s at stake against the DHL Stormers on Saturday, as Morne van den Berg backs the visiting forward pack to dominate the set-piece battle.

(Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

SA speedster set for Munster move

Defending champions Munster have reportedly targeted a former Sharks star as a replacement for retiring veteran Simon Zebo.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Johan Grobbelaar of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on May 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bulls braced for Sharks’ best shot

Johan Grobbelaar anticipates an epic showdown between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks on Saturday, noting the importance of the Durban clash for the visitors’ trophy aspirations.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Ben Dixon of the Stormers with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

State of the URC: All to play for in final SA derbies

After a historic weekend for the Sharks in European cup action, the South African sides will renew hostilities in the last round of the league phase of the Vodacom URC.

(Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Lions lose Venter for URC derby

The Lions will be without the suspended Ruan Venter for their Vodacom URC final-round clash with the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 06: Lukhanyo Am, captain of Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks can’t hide URC failures in Euro cup

A potential EPCR title win for the Sharks in London on Friday cannot detract from their dismal performances in the Vodacom URC this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Poll: Pick your URC Try of the Season!

Five South Africans are in the running for the Vodacom URC Try of the Season award. Who is your winner?

Gelant nominated for URC Try of the Season

DHL Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant is among the 10 nominees for the 2023-24 Vodacom URC Try of the Season award.

Watch: Lethal Lions sink teeth into Warriors

Edwill van der Merwe and JC Pretorius carve the Glasgow Warriors apart in this collection of 10 stunning tries from the penultimate round of the 2023-24 Vodacom URC.