United Rugby Championship

Bismarck ready to set sail for twilight cruise

Bismarck du Plessis will steam into the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship as a grizzled sea dog determined to cut through the biggest swells one last time.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 28: Marius Louw during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on July 28, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Louw to debut in exciting Lions midfield

Marius Louw will make his Lions debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Bulls coach: SA teams will hit straps in URC openers

Chris Rossouw believes that the South African sides have learned their lessons from a sluggish start in 2021-22 and will blast off in the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: General Action during the KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial Mega Festival at SuperSport Park on August 20, 2022 in Centurion, South Africa.

Bulls newbies ready for debut

Wandisile Simelane and Sbu Nkosi are both set to make their Vodacom Bulls debuts in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Lions on Saturday.

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 primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …

The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.

Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2021 Carling Black Label Currie Cup semifinal between the Bulls and Western Province at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 3 September 2021

Goosen: ‘Nowhere to hide’ in URC

As the South African teams complete their preparation for a second season in Europe, Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen has lauded the quality of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Images: Bulls reveal new kit

The Vodacom Bulls have unveiled their home and alternative kit for the upcoming 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

Travel concerns mount for SA teams

The Lions are in for a 26-hour journey when they travel to play the Ospreys, effectively losing a day’s training, and the other South African teams are in for a similar ride.

Watch: Sharks reveal ‘new drip’

The Sharks have officially revealed their new home jersey design for the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup season.

Lions look to next generation to replace lost stars

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says they will be counting on bright young talents such as Henco van Wyk and Emmanuel Tshituka to replace Wandisile Simelane and Vincent Tshituka, who have moved to South African rivals.