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Stormers
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Stormers vs Sharks: When Etzebeth manhandled Bismarck

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Launch of Vodacom URC Women’s Leadership Academy

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Why the Stormers derby win means so much

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The Stormers are on track for a home semi-final in their defence of the United Rugby Championship after an away win over the Bulls.

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United Rugby Championship

Sharks, Stormers name sides for URC coastal derby

By Garrin Lambley04-02-2023 09:50

Phepsi Buthelezi and Deon Fourie will captain the Sharks and Stormers in their United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

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United Rugby Championship

URC result: Bulls stumble against Scarlets in Llanelli

By Garrin Lambley28-01-2023 06:40

The Bulls fell short against the Scarlets in their 13th round United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli.

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United Rugby Championship

URC result: Stormers go down badly in Belfast

By Garrin Lambley28-01-2023 06:32

Ulster were in superb form as they beat the Stormers in a United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

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Rugby

Stormers get new captain for URC tour in Ireland

By Mariette Adams23-01-2023 12:39

Lock Marvin Orie has been named captain of a 27-man Stormers squad for their URC encounter with Ulster in Belfast on Friday.

The Stormers pulled a 30, 003 strong attendance crowd for their URC game against the Bulls in Cape Town.
United Rugby Championship

URC chief lauds record league crowd attendance over Christmas weekend

By Mariette Adams28-12-2022 17:35

United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi says league’s clubs set new combined record attendance over festive fixtures on Christmas weekend.

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United Rugby Championship

Stormers v Bulls | United Rugby Championship: What time is kick-off?

By Garrin Lambley23-12-2022 11:47

The Stormers welcome the Bulls to Cape Town for a Round 10 United Rugby Championship (URC) clash on Friday, 23 December.

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United Rugby Championship

Sharks v Lions | United Rugby Championship: What time is kick-off?

By Garrin Lambley23-12-2022 11:41

The Sharks welcome the Lions to Durban for a Round 10 United Rugby Championship (URC) clash on Friday, 23 December.

Treviso
United Rugby Championship

Treviso suspend player in Cherif Traore Christmas banana racism row

By AFP22-12-2022 19:58

Treviso have suspended an unnamed player after black prop Cherif Traore received a rotten banana as a Christmas gift in a race row.

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United Rugby Championship

Phepsi leads Sharks as Siya’s benched, Eben rested

By Mariette Adams22-12-2022 12:27

Phepsi Buthelezi will lead the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions at Kings Park on Durban on Friday.

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United Rugby Championship

Sharks vs Lions: URC stats, facts and key history

By Mariette Adams21-12-2022 08:27

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s United Rugby Championship match between the Sharks and Lions at Kings Park.

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United Rugby Championship

SA teams, players among nominees for URC Unity awards

By Mariette Adams06-12-2022 19:46

Three South African players and two local franchises have been shortlisted for the inaugural United Rugby Championship Unity Awards.

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United Rugby Championship

URC: Perfect 4 from 4 for SA sides against Welsh opponents

By Garrin Lambley04-12-2022 18:41

It was a perfect round for the four South African teams in the United Rugby Championship (URC) as the competition reached the halfway stage.

John Dobson Stormers
United Rugby Championship

As it happened | Stormers 34-26 Dragons: URC – Saturday, 3 December 2022

By Garrin Lambley03-12-2022 15:59

Follow the action live as the Stormers take on the Dragons in a United Rugby Championship (URC) clash on Saturday.

The Sharks in action. Image: Daniele Resini/Steve Haag Sports.
United Rugby Championship

Returning Springboks bolster Sharks

By Mariette Adams01-12-2022 15:29

The Sharks have welcomed back a number of Springboks for their United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys at Kings Park on Friday.

Jacques Nienaber celebrates with the Springboks returning to URC.
United Rugby Championship

LIST: Springboks back to boost local URC teams

By Mariette Adams30-11-2022 12:10

After South Africa’s end-of-year tour of Europe, the Springboks return to strengthen their franchises in time for round nine of URC action.

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Rugby

BREAKING: Sharks sack coach after URC horror show

By Garrin Lambley28-11-2022 20:25

The Sharks on Monday announced that by mutual consent, head coach, Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role, with immediate effect.

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United Rugby Championship

Lions name roaring team to front Dragons

By Mariette Adams25-11-2022 15:39

The Lions have made a few changes to their team for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship showdown with the Dragons at Ellis Park.

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United Rugby Championship

Rookie lock to make Stormers debut

By Mariette Adams24-11-2022 13:01

Stormers coach John Dobson name lock Gary Porter among number of changes to team for United Rugby Championship game against the Scarlets.

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Springboks

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By Mariette Adams08-11-2022 15:43

Following his inclusion in the Springboks’ match 23 to play against France, we take a look at Manie Libbok’s road to the Test arena.

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Rugby

Jake White sends Sbu Nkosi HOME from Bulls’ URC tour

By Garrin Lambley25-10-2022 15:02

Sbu Nkosi was reportedly sent home early from the Bulls’ overseas United Rugby Championship tour for breaking team protocols.

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United Rugby Championship

WRAP: Sharks the only South African winners in URC weekend of sun and rain

By Garrin Lambley16-10-2022 10:32

It was a weekend of sunshine and rain – literally and figuratively – for the South African teams in the United Rugby Championship (URC).

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URC RECAP: Stormers claim bonus-point victory over Zebre

By James Richardson08-10-2022 15:26

Sacha Mngomezulu starred for the Stormers as they claimed a 37-20 victory over Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

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United Rugby Championship

URC: When the 4 South African teams will be in action this weekend

By Garrin Lambley07-10-2022 12:06

The South African United Rugby Championship (URC) teams will aim high in round four of the competition this weekend.

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Springboks

Ireland’s Bundee Aki out of Springbok Test after heavy URC ban – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley29-09-2022 20:21

Ireland centre Bundee Aki will miss the end of year Test against the Springboks after a heavy ban following his red card in the URC.

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