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.

Stellies suits Smith down to the turf

Lock Adre Smith says that playing at the Danie Craven Stadium this weekend will suit the DHL Stormers and the pack’s set-piece performance down to the ground.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/INPHO/Shutterstock (14204695x) Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers. Ruben Van Heerden of the DHL Stormers and Federico Ruzza of Benetton compete for a lineout BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 11 Nov 2023

Stormers skyscrapers a ‘silver lining’

John Dobson has praised the rise of locks Ruben van Heerden and Adre Smith as the DHL Stormers look to emerge from under a “dark cloud” this weekend.

BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa 25/11/2023 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Dragons Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks celebrates after scoring Mandatory Credit

In-form Fassi set for showdown with veteran Le Roux

The crunch SA Shield derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday will showcase an electrifying showdown between Hollywoodbets Sharks Aphelele Fassi and Bulls playmaker Willie le Roux. @Vodacom #URC

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 04: Canon Moodie of the Vodacom Bulls and Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on June 04, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (

Sharks frenzy or Bulls run?

The Sharks are on the hunt for a first win at Loftus Versfeld since last February against a Bulls side charging to end a five-game slump against SA opponents. @Vodacom #URC

BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa 25/11/2023 Vodacom Bulls vs Connacht Wilco Louw of the Vodacom Bulls Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Deon van der Merwe

Bulls on a high as Louw sets lofty target

Scrum plough Wilco Louw’s return to South Africa has given horns to a raging Vodacom Bulls set piece and life to his hopes of harvesting a Springboks recall.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Sikhumbuzo Notshe of the Cell C Sharks tackling Nizaam Carr of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo Mandatory Credit Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

‘Proud’ Bulls primed for derby duel

Nizaam Carr said the Vodacom Bulls are excited to defend their home turf against the Sharks when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 26: Deon Fourie during the DHL Stormers captain's run and press conference at DHL Stadium on May 26, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers to gamble on game-shy Boks

John Dobson says the DHL Stormers will give their returning Springboks a run in Stellenbosch as they need to shake off their rust before the Champions Cup.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 28: Ox Nche of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on November 28, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Ox to get physical in Bok scrum battle

Two Springbok-powered packs will collide when the Bulls host the Sharks on Saturday, but Ox Nche is up for the battle with Wilco Louw.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Willemse recharged and ready to go

Following a physical and mental break after his World Cup-winning exploits, Damian Willemse is recharged and ready to fire for the DHL Stormers. @Vodacom #URC

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions celebrates try during the United Rugby Championships 2023 match between Lions v Zebre at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 25 November 2023

Lions raring to ‘tame’ Dragons

Emmanuel Tshituka insists that the Lions are not getting ahead of themselves as they hunt a second consecutive win in the @Vodacom #URC clash with Dragons.