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.

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Bruiser Brok still breathing fire of a Dragon

Where does DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris stay when he is in Newport? The affectionate response is: AT HOME. @Vodacom #URC

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dayimani: It’s good to dream

Hacjivah Dayimani opens up about his rugby journey, growing up, his role models and winning the first edition of the @Vodacom #URC in a raw interview.

Stormers flashback: Newport night to remember

Two tries by Leolin Zas steered the DHL Stormers to their first-ever win in the Vodacom URC during the 2021-22 campaign as they beat the Dragons 24-10 in Newport.

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Jannes Kirsten of Exeter Chiefs looks on ahead of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park on March 11, 2023 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Bulls bruiser relishing his homecoming

Jannes Kirsten is delighted to be back at Loftus Versfeld, as the utility forward focuses on making a big impact for the Vodacom Bulls at the business end of the season.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 27: Lions Players during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on April 27, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions coach: Our top-eight dream is still alive

Assistant coach Barend Pieterse said the Lions haven’t given up on qualifying for the Vodacom URC playoffs for the first time, but must be more clinical against Cardiff on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 06: John Dobson during the DHL Western Province training session at High Performance Centre on June 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Watch: Stormers pumped under ‘pressure’

Director of rugby John Dobson and veteran prop Frans Malherbe unpack the talk in the camp as the DHL Stormers hunt for a playoff spot with three rounds left in the Vodacom URC.

State of the URC: Bulls, Stormers lead SA charge

After a historic European cup win for the Sharks, the SA teams are back to sprint for the Vodacom URC playoffs.

OHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Richard Kriel 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 licking their lips for derby duel

Ivan van Rooyen said the Lions will return from a week’s break fired up in the race to the Vodacom URC playoffs, with one eye on a potential do-or-die clash at the DHL Stormers.

Matfield and Krige offers thoughts on Bok captaincy

Springbok rugby has been blessed with iconic captains at critical times in South Africa’s history, from Francois Pienaar at the dawn of the country’s new democracy to Siya Kolisi and the hope generated by back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs. But ever since Rassie Erasmus revealed that he prefers his captain to be playing in South Africa, and with Kolisi… Read more →