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.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lions recall Tshitukas for Cardiff clash

Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka are back as the Lions roll out the red carpet for Cardiff at Ellis Park on Sunday in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Watch: Northwood School give Scarlets amazing welcome

Durban-based school Northwood gave Scarlets an incredible welcome ahead of the Welsh team’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 15: Deon Fourie during the joint DHL Western Province and DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on February 15, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Fourie to lead Stormers in Stellenbosch

Deon Fourie will captain the Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Italian side Zebre at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch on Sunday.

Superbru: Clean sweep for SA teams

The Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will each celebrate their first home match against European opponents in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a victory, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

URC: All you need to know about SA’s northern opponents

The wait is finally over and this weekend sees four teams from the north head to face the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches for the first time in the tournament.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Dai Young, Director of Rugby at Cardiff looks on ahead of the pre season friendly between Harlequins and Cardiff Blues at the Twickenham Stoop on September 04, 2021 in London, England.

Cardiff anticipating Lions backlash

The Lions have yet to win a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match this year, but Cardiff boss Dai Young is not letting his team get complacent ahead of the clash at Ellis Park on Sunday.

The Bulls celebrate Canan Moddie's try in the Currie Cup

Vodacom URC: Back SA teams to win all the way!

#Preview – @TheMoneyManSA and @Mark_Keohane agree – the Sharks, Stormers, Bulls and Lions are in line for wins in this week’s @Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431t) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Aphelele Fassi celebrates scoring their second try with teammates United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022

State of the URC: Leinster top, Sharks best of SA

All four South African teams are again geared up and ready for action in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend.

Injury-hit Scarlets brace for Sharks battle

Without 19 players due to injuries or international call-ups, Scarlets have named their team to take on the Sharks in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday night.

Kleyn: Bulls play on altitude factor

Munster coach Johann van Graan and lock Jean Kleyn believe the Irish side are facing a massive challenge ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.