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How The URC Is Becoming Ever-More Competitive

Round two of the BKT United Rugby Championship saw the competing franchises score a sensational 65 tries, a remarkable return from the weekend’s eight fixtures. The neutral has also been...

Lethal Lombard Brimming With Pride

Gianni Lombard, just by being on the field, is already a winner in this season’s United Rugby Championship. The schoolboy sensation of six years ago has twice fought back from serious knee injuries...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials And Broadcasters For Round 3

The match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30   Vodacom...

Fast Fassi Revving for the Green Light

The United Rugby Championship is the starting grid and Cell C Sharks hot rod Aphelele Fassi is ready to race for redemption.     A wing crisis at the Springboks this season saw rookies...

Where To Watch URC Round 3

ROUND 3: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30   Vodacom Bulls v Connacht Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 17.30 IRE & UK / 18.30 ITA & SA Live on: SuperSport, TG4, Premier Sports, Discovery...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks

Louie Johnson starts at full-back for Newcastle Falcons on Tuesday night as they continue their Premiership Rugby Cup campaign at home to Sale Sharks.   The 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston Park Stadium...

The seven uncapped players included in England's training squad

England head coach Eddie Jones has included seven uncapped players in his mini-training squad.   England begins preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series fixtures in November during...

England Training Squad: Tuilagi returns, Tizard called up, Care omitted

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad who will meet for a three-day training camp this weekend.    England will begin preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series...

HIGHLIGHTS: Zebre Parma v Sharks

Full house of Vodacom URC wins for SA teams

The DHL Stormers started their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in perfect fashion with a bonus-point win, and although the three other South African teams had their supporters on the edge...