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Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...

Stormers training camp in full swing

A look at who’s in charge at each of the 16 URC clubs

The 2025/26 United Rugby Championship is almost upon us and ahead of the big kick-off on September 26th, we’ve taken a deep dive on the head coach of each of our 16 clubs. Which coach do you think...

5 players to watch in the URC this season

The United Rugby Championship is more than just a battleground for established internationals — it’s also a stage where the next generation can announce themselves. Each of the five competing...

Leinster lock in coaches with contract extensions

Ahead of the start of the BKT United Rugby Championship season for Leinster on Friday week away to the DHL Stormers in Cape Town, Leinster Rugby Head Coach, Leo Cullen has confirmed a number of changes...

Lam and Dobson to lead Barbarian F.C. against All Blacks XV

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to confirm that two of world rugby’s most respected coaches, Pat Lam and John Dobson, will take charge of the invitational side this autumn when they face the All Blacks...

Bulls unveil URC squad with Nortje at the helm

Springbok forward Ruan Nortje will captain the Bulls in this season’s United Rugby Championship, which begins later this month.In confirming the appointment, new coach Johan Ackermann explained that...

Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...

Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...

SA Rugby Joins the URC as Shareholders | What It Means

The United Rugby Championship has confirmed that the South African Rugby Union is now an official shareholder, joining Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and investors CVC Capital Partners. South Africa...