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.

Connacht take aim at Stormers in ‘cup final’

The DHL Stormers can expect a fired-up Connacht when they take to the field in Galway in a crucial game for both teams’ Vodacom URC playoff prospects.

Watch: SA speedster stars in slow motion

Angelo Davids leaves Dane Blacker chasing shadows for the first of the DHL Stormers left winger’s brace of tries against Dragons in the Vodacom URC on Friday.

Kurt-Lee Arendse in action for the Bulls

State of the URC: Full steam ahead for SA teams

The Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Lions remain firmly in the quarter-finals race after valuable bonus-point wins in round 16 of the Vodacom URC.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions scores a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cardiff Rugby at Emirates Airline Park on May 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions ‘still alive’ in URC playoffs hunt

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen breathed a sigh of relief after the Lions’ bonus-point win over Cardiff on Saturday, while skipper Marius Louw hailed their spontaneity and grit.

Manie Libbok during the URC match between the Dragons and DHL Stormers at Rodney Parade on 10 May 2024

Highlights: SA trio stay in race to final eight

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers all took a step closer to qualifying for the playoffs with bonus-point wins in round 16 of the @Vodacom #URC.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Embrose Papier of the Vodacm Bulls and Matt Fagerson of the Glasgow Warriors 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 Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Jake: ‘Poor’ Bulls let Warriors off the hook

Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls have jeopardised their chances of hosting a home playoff in the Vodacom URC after failing to finish off the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Mighty Manu powers Lions past Cardiff

Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace from the bench as the Lions boosted their playoff hopes with a bonus-point victory over Cardiff in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks with team-mate Makazole Mapimpi after the latter scores his side's third try during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Sharks sweat over crocked Boks

Double world champions Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am and Vincent Koch are all fitness concerns for the Sharks after Saturday’s defeat to Benetton in Durban.