United Rugby Championship

Evan Roos tackled by Brian Deeny and Rhys Ruddock

Panelists unanimous: It’s Leinster vs Stormers in the URC final

Watch as Swys de Bruin, Jonathan Mokoena and Nick Mallett reveal their predictions for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs, which get underway this weekend.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Boks in Europe like ‘Kaizer Chiefs in the Champions League’

Stuart Barnes has criticised South Africa’s involvement in next season’s European Champions Cup and has warned against the Springboks joining the Six Nations.

State of the URC: Storm brewing on home front

It’s do or die for the Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Sharks this week as the countdown to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs gets into the single digits.

Bulls edge Stormers in fans’ Team of the Season

Fans cast more than 20 000 votes in picking a Team of the Season from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s South African conference.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Bok squad to be named after URC playoffs

Jacques Nienaber will only announce the Springbok squad for the July series against Wales once all the SA teams are done competing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Ox Nche of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Pick your URC Team of the Season: Front row

Here’s your chance to pick a South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Team of the Season – complete your selection by naming your props and hooker.

Pick your URC Team of the Season: Locks

Here’s your chance to pick a South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Team of the Season – next up are the two second rowers.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Evan Roos of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Roos ready to rumble after Bok intro

Evan Roos says his time in the Springbok alignment camp has helped him identify a few key areas to improve on, but he is fully focused on helping the Stormers progress through the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs. DYLAN JACK reports.

Delight for SA’s dynamic midfield duo

Two South African midfield veterans, playing for two different teams on two different days in the heart of Welsh regional rugby, took their teams one step closer to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s big playoff dance, scheduled for 18 June.

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers wing Zas hungry for more after ‘dream’ season

Leolin Zas has his sights firmly set on the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Edinburgh after a “dream” campaign has seen the Stormers wing become the season’s leading try scorer. DYLAN JACK reports.