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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Willem Alberts showed off his goalkicking skills as the veteran forward brought up 60 points for the Lions in the @Vodacom #URC clash against Zebre.

Deon Fourie of Stormers embraces Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff after his last game for the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Grand Final between the Stormers and Munster at Cape Town Stadium on 27 May 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Stormers need leaders, not just hope

A change in mentality and the return of World Cup-winning Springboks will transform the DHL Stormers after a challenging tour in Europe, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Edwill van der Merwe of the Lions celebrates try with teammates during the United Rugby Championships 2023 match between Lions v Zebre at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 25 November 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Lethal Lions feel a ‘momentum swing’

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Marius Louw praised the execution and freedom of the team on attack in a nine-try mauling of Zebre Parma on Saturday.

Willie le Roux of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 25 November 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Highlights: SA teams go big in homecoming

The Lions, Sharks and Bulls combined for a score of 183-60 in celebrating their return to SA in round 6 of the URC with three emphatic victories.

Curwin Bosch of Sharks tackled by Stefan Hughes of Dragons during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on the 25 November 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Bok-boosted Sharks destroy Dragons

Bolstered by their returning Springboks, the Sharks ran in 10 tries to thump the Dragons in Durban for their first win of the season.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Willie le Roux of the Bulls scores during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Versfeld on November 25, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Burly Bulls bully Connacht

Willie le Roux dotted down on debut as the Vodacom Bulls claimed a bonus-point victory over Connacht in Pretoria on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Henco van Wyk of the Emirates Lions congratulated after scoring his try during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Zebre at Emirates Airline Park on November 25, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Nine-try Lions feast on Zebre

Henco van Wyk and Edwill van der Merwe each scored a brace of tries as the Lions thrashed Zebre Parma in the Vodacom URC in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Phelan/ProSports/Shutterstock (14182988k) Stormers Head Coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow Glasgow Warriors v Stormers, United Rugby Championship - 03 Nov 2023

Dobson: We’ve done ourselves no favours

John Dobson said the DHL Stormers’ defeat at Cardiff on Friday was “by far our worst performance on tour”, as they return home winless after four matches in Europe.