United Rugby Championship News, Fixtures, Results & SA Team Updates

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Ulster ready to unleash Bok star

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff is in contention to make his debut for Ulster on Saturday after making a strong impression in his first training sessions this week.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bryan Keane/INPHO/Shutterstock (14221278ba) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Munster's Jack O'Donoghue is tackled by Ruhan Nel of DHL Stormers BKT United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 18 Nov 2023

Cardiff wary of Bok-like Stormers defence

Head coach Matt Sherratt expects the DHL Stormers to employ a “high risk” approach on ‘D’ against Cardiff when the teams clash in the Welsh capital on Friday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Hacjivah Dayimani of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Stormers set Dayimani on Zebre hunt

The Stormers have confirmed that Hacjivah Dayimani is fully fit and raring to go for their homecoming in Stellenbosch after the flanker missed the four-week Vodacom URC tour.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 26: Utility forward Hendre Stassen during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on September 26, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. Stassen has joined the DHL Stormers ahead of the upcoming season.

Stormers send SOS to ex-Bull

The DHL Stormers have banked on a former Vodacom Bulls lock after up-and-comer Gary Porter suffered a long-term injury on tour.

Bulls fired up for ‘dogfight’ at Loftus

In-form fullback Devon Williams said the Vodacom Bulls can capitalise on homeground advantage against Connacht when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

(14221278u) Munster vs DHL Stormers . DHL Stormers' Ruhan Nel BKT United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 18 Nov 2023

Stormers target sharper 4G reception

The DHL Stormers are back on a fast and furious 4G pitch in their @Vodacom #URC tour finale in Cardiff, where Ruhan Nel hopes to drift to a morale-boosting victory.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 21: Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Boks back to ‘sharpen up’ Sharks

Lukhanyo Am said the embattled Sharks are feeding off the energy of their World Cup-winning Springboks, despite news that Bongi Mbonambi has undergone surgery.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 18: Sti Sithole during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on September 18, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Sithole comes full circle with Stormers

Sti Sithole is thrilled to be back with the DHL Stormers, where his professional rugby journey started.

JOHANNESBURG, 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.

Lions’ Kriel poised for Zebre feast

The Lions will be utilising Richard Kriel’s inside knowledge of Zebre as they look for any advantage possible in the hunt for the Italian side on home turf on Saturday.