UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Lions maiden URC playoff dream within sight

Fidelity Securedrive Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says Connacht will pose a tough challenge as the Johannesburg-based side pushes for their maiden playoff spot in the United Rugby Championship.

20 Apr 2026

Stormers captain Ruhan Nel unconcerned about yellow card 'trend'

Captain Ruhan Nel is adamant the Stormers do not have a discipline problem after copping another yellow card in their United Rugby Championship loss to Connacht on Saturday.

20 Apr 2026

JP Pietersen fumes over Ethan Hooker injury as Sharks suffer costly Ospreys defeat

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed deep frustration and concern after Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Sharks' 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea.

19 Apr 2026

Ivan van Rooyen beaming following Lions' superlative result against table-topping Glasgow Warriors

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hailed his charges' defensive effort in their 54-12 hammering of the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

19 Apr 2026

Unlucky Sharks edged by plucky Ospreys in dour URC affair

The Sharks slumped to a 21-17 loss at the hands of the Ospreys in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday night at Bridgend in Wales.

19 Apr 2026

URC: Dominant Lions in rampant form to put fifty past Glasgow Warriors

The Lions were in rampant form as they scored eight tries to outclass United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow Warriors 54-12 in their clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

18 Apr 2026