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

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State of the URC: Bulls first place, Lions first win

The Vodacom Bulls climbed into first place on the standings while the Lions tasted victory for the first time this season in round 4 of the @Vodacom URC.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa celebrates with team mate RG Snyman after their sides victory at the final whistle during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok giant set for SA return?

Two of SA’s top teams are reported to be joining a tug-of-war for the services of a two-time World Cup winning Springbok.

The Vodacom Bulls lineup before kick-off against Cardiff Rugby

Highlights: Bulls, Lions travel first class

Wales proved to be a happy hunting ground for the Lions and Vodacom Bulls, but Italy was less hospitable to the Sharks and DHL Stormers in round 4 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. @Vodacom #URC.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Huw Evans Agency/Shutterstock (14204722ar) Ryan Elias of Scarlets is tackled by Morne van den Berg of Lions. Scarlets v Emirates Lions, BKT United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales - 11 Nov 2023

Lions stun Scarlets to end drought

Sanele Nohamba converted a late try against Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday to give the Lions their first win of the season.

(14204695t) Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers. Benetton's Rhyno Christo Smith kicks BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 11 Nov 2023

Benetton see off sloppy Stormers

Rhyno Smith slotted a drop goal towards the end of the first half to help Benetton hand the DHL Stormers a second tour loss in Treviso on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by SteveHaagSports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14182882x) Ospreys vs Hollywoodbets Sharks. Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree before the game BKT United Rugby Championship, Twickenham Stoop, London, England - 03 Nov 2023

Plumtree glum after ‘disappointing’ tour

Head coach John Plumtree is searching for positives as the winless Sharks head home following a historic loss to Zebre Parma in Italy on Friday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans/Shutterstock (14203721as) Reinhardt Ludwig and Nizaam Carr of Bulls celebrate at full time. Cardiff Rugby v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship - 10 Nov 2023

Jake chuffed with Bulls’ winning run

Jake White praised the defence and impact of the bench after the Vodacom Bulls’ table-topping victory over Cardiff in the Vodacom URC on Friday night.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans/Shutterstock (14203721k) Embrose Papier of Bulls runs in to score a try Cardiff Rugby v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship - 10 Nov 2023

Bulls edge Cardiff to go top

The Vodacom Bulls climbed to the top of the Vodacom URC table after a gutsy victory over Cardiff in Wales on Friday night.

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 10: Players of the Cell C Sharks look dejected following the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Cell C Sharks at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 10, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

Matfield slams ‘poor’ Sharks

Victor Matfield hit out at the Sharks for producing “one of the worst performances from a South African team” in their historic loss to @Vodacom #URC minnows Zebre.

Zebre break drought against hapless Sharks

In losing their tour-finale in Parma on Friday night, the winless Sharks suffered the ignominy of becoming the first team to be scalped by Zebre in 28 matches dating back to April last year.