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.

Habana backs Siya, silences Sir Clive

Bryan Habana has lauded Siya Kolisi’s Springboks as a special side and said their style of play should be viewed in the context of the journey the team was on, writes GASANT ABARDER.

Buthelezi leads big Sharks squad to Europe

Phepsi Buthelezi will captain the Sharks squad, which includes veteran additions Ruan Pienaar and Tian Meyer, during a four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of Europe.

Watch: Bulls bid Vermeulen farewell

Following the announcement that Duane Vermeulen has signed for Ulster, the Bulls wished their former captain all the best for his journey ahead with the Irish team.

Vermeulen signs with Ulster through to 2023

Irish club Ulster have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the end-of-year Tests in November.

Moerat and Van Rhyn to lead Stormers on URC tour

Salmaan Moerat and Ernst van Rhyn have been appointed co-captains of the Stormers for their upcoming European Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour.

Ringrose: Bulls can do it all

Leinster’s Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says they are anticipating a tough battle in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday.

Roux: URC is a ‘new era’ for South African rugby

SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux has hailed the upcoming inaugural United Rugby Championship tournament as the start of an exciting new era that will bring South Africa closer to the northern hemisphere.

Manie Libbok of the Sharks during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between the Sharks and BI Lions at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 07 July 2021

Libbok switches Sharks for Stormers

Manie Libbok’s move from the Sharks to the Stormers has been officially confirmed as the Cape franchise announced the signing of the playmaker on a three-year deal.

Snyman edging closer to a return to play with Munster

Munster have confirmed that Springbok lock RG Snyman is progressing well with his modified training programmes as he continues to recover from a knee injury.