UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
URC: Stormers produce late surge to secure victory over Connacht
The Stormers opened their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-earned 29-15 victory over Connacht in Galway on Friday night.
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Lions hoping scar tissue has healed as they prepare for URC opener against Leinster
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits when they face defending URC champions Leinster at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Former Springbok claims Yaqeen Ahmed is coming for SFM's Bok jersey
Former Springbok centre Gcobani Bobo believes rising star Yaqeen Ahmed has all the attributes to don the Bok No.10 jersey in the very near future.
URC: Leolin Zas reaches 100 as Stormers name team for Connacht opener
Winger Leolin Zas will make his 100th appearance for the DHL Stormers when they open their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship campaign against Connacht in Galway on Friday.
Bulls name team for URC opener with key Springboks unavailable
The Vodacom Bulls have named their team for Saturday’s opening United Rugby Championship clash against Zebre Parma amid a host of absences.
A new era as Nick Hatton leads Sharks into URC opener in Durban
The Sharks open their United Rugby Championship season at Kings Park on Saturday with captain Nick Hatton leading a matchday 23 featuring five debutants.
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