United Rugby Championship

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Liam Wright and James O'Connor of the Reds hold the trophy after winning the Super RugbyAU Final match between the Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, on May 08, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Sharks move beckons for Wallabies star

Durban-born Wallabies loose forward Liam Wright says it would be “cool” to run out for the Sharks as part of his unique contract with the Queensland Reds.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13:Captain of the DHL Stormers Deon Fourie carrying the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers set for home-ground switch in URC title defence

The Stormers will play some of their home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence this season.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Bok star to miss start to URC season

RG Snyman’s much-anticipated return to match action has been further delayed following Irish club Munster’s latest update on the towering Springbok lock.

SA made a super choice heading north

Cashing in Super Rugby frequent flyer miles for a first-class Vodacom United Rugby Championship ticket was an excellent decision for the future of South African rugby, according to MARK KEOHANE.

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

Stormers most watched in record-breaking URC season

Over 34-million fans tuned into the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.

URC Transfer Tracker: Bulls, Sharks make big moves

Check out all the latest transfers involving the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions ahead of a jam-packed 2022-23 season. Who has done the best business during the off-season?

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 07: Try time Jeremy Ward with Marius Louw of the Cell C Sharks during the Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and iCOLLEGE Pumas at Jonsson Kings Park on September 07, 2018 in Durban, South Africa.

French giants snap up Sharks centre

French Top 14 club Stade Francais are set to replace outgoing All Blacks centre Ngani Laumape by signing Sharks midfielder Jeremy Ward.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Chris Smit of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on May 27, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Early Christmas gift as Bulls welcome ‘outstanding’ playmaker

Christmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped the latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player Chris Smit.

URC movers and shakers

Here are three local stars who have traded one SA Vodacom United Rugby Championship outfit for another, in the hope of shooting the lights out next season.

New URC schedule: Updated

The Stormers will begin their title defence when the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship season kicks off in 50 days, here’s the 2022/23 league schedule.