URC

HIGHLIGHTS: Ulster Rugby v Leinster Rugby

John Cooney to switch allegiance to Scotland?

Ireland and Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney could switch test allegiances to Scotland next year.   The 32-year-old has represented Ireland 11 times since debuting back in 2017 after turning down an...

United Rugby Championship Rd 3: Lineups, Kick Off Times, TV Listings and More

The teams for this weekend's Round 3 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #BULvCON Bulls...

Leigh Halfpenny to make long awaited return

Josh Macleod to make 100th appearance as injured stars return   Josh Macleod will make his 100th Scarlets appearance in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round three match with Benetton...

Damian Willemse extends with Stormers until 2027

Damian Willemse has signed a groundbreaking five-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby which will keep him in a Stormers jersey until at least 2027.     The versatile Springbok...

Joseph Dweba to make Stormers debut against Edinburgh

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will make his DHL Stormers debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on Saturday.   Dweba's inclusion is one of six changes...

South African's add sparkle to Edinburgh's 150th big bash

Edinburgh, rich in rugby tradition, has also proved to be rich in South African presence in the past few seasons, and the strong South African contingent will be at the forefront of Edinburgh’s push...

Bundee Aki Banned for 8 Weeks

The Disciplinary process related to Bundee Aki’s (Connacht Rugby) Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 game against DHL Stormers on Saturday, September 24 2022 has resulted in an...

More of the same for SA teams in the Vodacom URC

The four South African sides will be looking to build on their winning momentum from last weekend when they line up this coming weekend during the third round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship,...

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...