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.

LIVE: Stormers vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Stormers host the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium in round 9 of the 2023-24 United Rugby Championship. @Vodacom #URC #STOvSHA

Dobson: Stormers caught Bulls in the air

John Dobson hailed the Stormers’ “evolution” in the kicking plan for a victory against the Bulls that will be crucial in the battle to secure a home playoff. @Vodacom #URC

Jake: Silver lining to Bulls’ derby defeat

In the wake of a derby defeat against the Stormers in Cape Town, Jake White has taken comfort in the Bulls’ current status as the top-ranked South African team in the competition. @Vodacom #URC

North-South derby a win for SA

The DHL Stormers’ seventh win in a row against the Bulls was colossal in meaning, but the big winners in Cape Town were South African rugby and the @Vodacom #URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok kicks at goal

Highlights: Stormers edge Bulls

Manie Libbok kicked 13 points as the Stormers held on to deny the Vodacom Bulls in a tense United Rugby Championship derby at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night. @Vodacom#URC

Stormers go seven-up against Bulls

The DHL Stormers held out against a late fightback from the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday to claim a seventh successive victory over their rivals. @Vodacom #URC

Steven Kitshoff and the Stormers celebrate winning the South African shield

Poll: Who takes SA Shield?

The Stormers clinched an epic derby battle against the Bulls on Saturday to close within four points of their rivals after eight matches, but who will win the 2023-24 SA Shield? @Vodacom #URC

Bulls players warming up during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 25 November 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bulls pumped for derby scrum battle

Jake White expects another bruising contest between two formidable front rows when the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls lock horns on the new pitch at Cape Town Stadium.

Hacjivah Dayimani of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 2 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dobson bullish about Dayimani, Du Plessis

Head coach John Dobson is backing Hacjivah Dayimani and Jean-Luc du Plessis to provide the DHL Stormers with a real impact against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Bulls fans celebrate a try during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 quarterfinal between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 6 May 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Stormers, SA win thanks to faithful fans

Cape Town’s passionate rugby public have spoken – with their cash – and what they have said is that there is nothing better than the most treasured North versus South derby, writes MARK KEOHANE.