URC 2025/26: Stormers land the big fish at home for season opener
The Stormers will host Irish giants Leinster in the 2025/26 season’s opening night in Cape Town. The Bulls will also be at home in... Read more
Keo & Zels pick their SA URC Team of the Season
We did not agree on every position but Zels and myself picked the 15 individuals in each position from South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby... Read more
SA sides dominate key URC stats as regular season ends
The South African franchises left their mark across all major performance metrics in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and DHL... Read more
Trokkie’s Investec Champions Cup final a Bok Test rehearsal
South Africa’s power No 8 Juarno Trokkie Augustus can make the biggest of statements for Springbok selection when his Northampton Saints play Bordeaux in... Read more
EPCR final: Van Graan’s Bath chase historic treble
Bath's South African coach, the former Bulls and Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan's Bath will play their first of three possible finals as... Read more
Brilliant & Brutal Bakkies Botha is Europe’s best
Fans all around the world have voted Bakkies Botha the best No 4 lock to ever play in the Investec Champions Cup, writes Mark... Read more
Three Saffas up for URC Try of the Season
Three South African players – Jordan Hendrikse, Deon Fourie, and Henco van Wyk – have been shortlisted for the prestigious Try of the Season... Read more
2026 Six Nations fixtures confirmed – France to open blockbuster campaign on a Thursday
The 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations will break new ground with a Thursday night opener as defending champions France host Ireland in Paris on... Read more
Weekend Wrap: Bulls, Sharks & Stormers march in playoffs
All four South African teams ended the URC regular season with victories, but only three reached the quarter-finals. The Bulls (2nd) and Sharks (3rd)... Read more
United Rugby Championship – Round 18 Review
The regular season came to a close over the weekend with Round 18, with all eight of the Quarter-Finalists now confirmed.
Weekend Preview: SA Teams Ready to Fire
The last round of the regular URC season is here! The Bulls and Sharks have secured home quarter-finals but will want momentum going into... Read more
URC Race to the Eight reaches thrilling conclusion
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship Race to the Eight will reach a thrilling conclusion this weekend with five teams fighting it out for the... Read more
Griquas and Cheetahs should replace Limp Lions in the URC
The Cheetahs and Griquas should combine to form a potent squad to replace the Lions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, writes Mark Keohane.... Read more
Gelant shines bright among SA Stars in URC Stat Stakes
Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant leads a strong South African presence in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship stat attack across several categories. Bulls’ No 8... Read more
URC ROUND 18 – ‘All or Nothing’ in the Race for 8
The South African trio of Bulls, Sharks and Stormers will all play in next season’s Investec Champions Cup, courtesy of their guaranteed Top 8... Read more
Weekend Wrap: Bulls, Sharks and Stormers secure vital wins
The Bulls and Sharks locked in home quarter-finals with dominant wins, while the Stormers kept their playoff charge alive. The Lions, however, slipped at... Read more
