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.

Ospreys vs Hollywoodbets Sharks. Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree speaks to the media before the game BKT United Rugby Championship, Twickenham Stoop, London, England - 03 Nov 2023 Photo: SteveHaagSports/Inpho/Shutterstock

Plum peeved with ‘slow to learn’ Sharks

A frustrated John Plumtree says discipline and decision-making remain key areas of concern as the Sharks still look for a first win in the 2023-24 Vodacom URC.

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls converts a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

State of the URC: Bulls rumble, SA rivals struggle

The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run ended as the Sharks and Lions remain winless, with the Vodacom Bulls the only South African team to win in round 3 of the Vodacom URC.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (14185161aa) Benetton Rugby vs Emirates Lions . Benetton's Malakai Fekitoa BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 05 Nov 2023

Benetton survive Lions fightback

The Lions chased Benetton to the final whistle but could not avoid a third straight @Vodacom #URC defeat when the teams clashed in Treviso on Sunday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183877t) Zebre Parma vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls' Johan Goosen BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 04 Nov 2023

Bulls trample Zebre

David Kriel scored a hat-trick of tries, while Johan Goosen kicked 12 points as the Vodacom Bulls thrashed Zebre in the Vodacom URC in Parma on Saturday.

Jake: Rough road for us on 4G turf

Adapting to artificial pitches for South African teams is crucial, says Jake White, as they become a more common feature in European cup competitions.

Stormers' South African head coach John Dobson is pictured before the European Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Clermont and Stormers at the Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand on December 10, 2022. (Photo by THIERRY ZOCCOLAN / AFP)

Dobson disappointed with Stormers

Head coach John Dobson said he was left frustrated with the DHL Stormers’ discipline and set-piece issues after their loss to the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

Ospreys swoop on shaky Sharks

The Sharks suffered a third straight Vodacom United Rugby Championship defeat after going down to Ospreys at Twickenham Stoop on Friday night.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Craig Watson/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183124r) Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers. Glasgow's Johnny Matthews scores a try BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 03 Nov 2023

High-flying Stormers grounded in Glasgow

The DHL Stormers saw their unbeaten start to the season come to an end in a defeat to Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.

LIVE: Benetton vs Lions

Follow the live action as Benetton Rugby host the Lions in Treviso. @Vodacom #URC #BENvLIO

Jake rotates Bulls for Zebre shootout

Sergeal Petersen is set to make his Vodacom Bulls debut in a rejigged team for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Zebre in Parma on Saturday.