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.

Ireland's centre Bundee Aki scores a try during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Tonga at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, western France on September 16, 2023.

The Bundee Burger is an Irish delicacy

Bundee Aki, in rugby-playing terms, is more Irish than he is Kiwi, and his professional rugby development is down to nine years in Ireland, playing for Connacht.

(13754140l) Cell C Sharks vs DHL Stormers. Manie Libbok of the DHL Stormers makes a break BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban - 04 Feb 2023

URC’s old bull and young bull loose in Paris

The light will shine on the No 10s in Paris on Saturday, with Ireland’s veteran Johnny Sexton wanting one last hurrah and SA’s Manie Libbok wanting to show what he can do on the biggest of stages.

BKT United Rugby Championship Final, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 27/5/2023 DHL Stormers vs Munster Munster’s RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn celebrates with the URC Trophy

Vodacom URC on top of the world

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world when Ireland face South Africa in the World Cup.

The 2023-24 Stormers home and away jerseys

Stormers reveal 2023-24 jerseys

The new DHL Stormers 2023-24 home and away jersey has been revealed and is on sale now from the official online stores.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 16: Lizo Gqoboka of the Vodacom Bulls during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on February 16, 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Ex-Bull packs down for Stormers

The DHL Stormers have significantly strengthened their set-piece by snapping up a former Vodacom Bulls forward ahead of the upcoming season.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Courtnall Skosan and Dillyn Leyds of the Springboks during the Castle Lager Incoming Series Springbok Captains run at Loftus Versfeld on June 09, 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Bok speedster joins Stormers’ ranks

The DHL Stormers have followed the signing of Englishman Ben Loader by announcing the capture of an experienced Springbok wing.

epa10021116 A South African boy presents a winners medal to Neethling Fouche of the Stormers after winning the United Rugby Championship (URC) 2021/22 Final between the Stormers and the Bulls in Cape Town, South Africa, 18 June 2022.

WP clubs say ‘Yes’ to equity proposal

A majority of Western Province clubs voted in favour of a proposed equity deal to sell a controlling share in Western Province Rugby to Red Disa Investments.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Steven Kitshoff 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)

Bok prop leads URC top 100

Springbok loosehead and former DHL Stormers skipper, Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Top 100.

Desperate Dobson pleas for clubs to save WP Rugby

Stormers coach John Dobson sat down with SA Rugby magazine and implored clubs to vote for the equity deal that saves the game in the province.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 02: Kade Wolhuter and Elton Jantjies during the Springbok Green Team Photo at Cullinan Hotel on October 02, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)

Lions pounce on flyhalf star

The Lions have jumped at the opportunity to boost their flyhalf depth by loaning a playmaker eager for game time to work with Morne Steyn next season.