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Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

URC trophy almost as sweet as winning World Cup for Kitshoff

Steven Kitshoff helped South Africa to hoist the Rugby World Cup in 2019, an achievement that defers only to leading the Stormers to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title.

Bulls coach Jake White during the post match press conference after the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

Jake fumes over ref, rues missed chances

Disappointed the Vodacom Bulls left points on the field in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final, Jake White has implied the officiating cost the visitors a realistic shot at the title.

The Stormers celebrate their URC title win

‘Dreams do come true’: Social media reacts to Stormers’ URC win

Check out some of the best social media reactions after the Stormers claimed the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title in Cape Town on Saturday.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 18: L to R, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, and Codie Taylor of the Crusaders sing the national anthem during the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Final match between the Blues and the Crusaders at Eden Park on June 18, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

All Blacks sweat on injured veteran

New Zealand 132-cap lock Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the July series against Ireland after it was revealed on Sunday he had played in the Super Rugby Pacific final with a broken thumb.

Handre POLLARD of Montpellier Herault Rugby (MHR) and Arthur VINCENT of Montpellier Herault Rugby (MHR) celebrates during the Top 14 Playoffs, Semifinal match between Montpellier and Bordeaux on June 18, 2022 in Nice, France.

Montpellier through to Top 14 final

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will have a shot at silverware after Montpellier progressed to next weekend’s Top 14 final with a 19-10 win over Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.

Highlights: Stormers edge Bulls to URC title

The Stormers prevailed in a confrontational showdown with the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday to end their long wait for a major title and be crowned the inaugural winners of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Pumas celebrating during the Carling Currie Cup semi-final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on June 18, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Pumas pounce on Cheetahs at the death

Jimmy Stonehouse’s Pumas booked a spot in their first-ever Currie Cup final after a stunning last-gasp victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers is challenged by Ben Earl of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on June 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Highlights: Late Leicester drop-goal downs Sarries

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Leicester Tigers beat Saracens in Saturday’s English Premiership final at Twickenham.

Leicester Tiger's Jasper Wiese (centre) scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday June 18, 2022.

Wiese, Liebenberg power Tigers to Premiership glory

Jasper Wiese and Hanro Liebenberg played influential roles as Leicester Tigers snatched a late victory over Saracens to win the 2021-22 Premiership title in London on Saturday.

Watch: Rassie raves about Razor’s edge

Rassie Erasmus hailed Scott Robertson’s moves after the Kiwi coached the Crusaders to a 13th Super Rugby title, and his sixth from six seasons in charge.