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INJURYXavier SaifoloiCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYScott BarrettCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHemopo CunninghamBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYJames CameronBlues — out, season-ending
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INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYSacha Feinberg-MngomezuluStormers — doubt
INJURYALEX NANKIVELMUNSTER — out
INJURYKwagga SmithSpringboks — out
INJURYGlen NewmanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFraser HannonFijian Drua — out
INJURYJames DolemanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFijian DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYStar RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYBut Queensland'sFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe Queensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYQueensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYCiaran FrawleyLeinster — out, N/A
INJURYJohn BryantQueensland Reds — out
INJURYCharlie GambleNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYFolau FaingaaNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYAustin DurbidgeNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJimmy TupouMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJordie BarrettHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYNgane PunivaiHurricanes — out, week-to-week
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYAJ MacGintyBristol — return_pending, N/A
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSarah Beckettsigns for Sale Sharks
TRANSFERAoife Waferagreed a new deal with Harlequins Women; prop Hannah Duffy retiring.
TRANSFERSteven LuatuaSigns new deal into 10th season with Bristol Bears.
TRANSFERTommaso Menoncellojoins Stade toulousain, engaging until 2029.
TRANSFERHannah Dallavallere-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordagreeing to join Sale Sharks, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season.
TRANSFERApete Narogojoin Toulon for several seasons, according to reports
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordjoins Sale Sharks.
INJURYAlex MitchellNorthampton Saints — out, remainder of the season
INJURYXavier SaifoloiCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYScott BarrettCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHemopo CunninghamBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYJames CameronBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYSacha Feinberg-MngomezuluStormers — doubt
INJURYALEX NANKIVELMUNSTER — out
INJURYKwagga SmithSpringboks — out
INJURYGlen NewmanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFraser HannonFijian Drua — out
INJURYJames DolemanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFijian DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYStar RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYBut Queensland'sFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe Queensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYQueensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYCiaran FrawleyLeinster — out, N/A
INJURYJohn BryantQueensland Reds — out
INJURYCharlie GambleNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYFolau FaingaaNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYAustin DurbidgeNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJimmy TupouMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJordie BarrettHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYNgane PunivaiHurricanes — out, week-to-week
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYAJ MacGintyBristol — return_pending, N/A
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSarah Beckettsigns for Sale Sharks
TRANSFERAoife Waferagreed a new deal with Harlequins Women; prop Hannah Duffy retiring.
TRANSFERSteven LuatuaSigns new deal into 10th season with Bristol Bears.
TRANSFERTommaso Menoncellojoins Stade toulousain, engaging until 2029.
TRANSFERHannah Dallavallere-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordagreeing to join Sale Sharks, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season.
TRANSFERApete Narogojoin Toulon for several seasons, according to reports
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordjoins Sale Sharks.
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URC · Roundup

URC — Saturday 30 May 2026

Saturday 30 May 2026

Match of the Day

Stormers overcome Cardiff Rugby with a dominant 44-21 performance

The final whistle confirmed a brutal quarter-final victory for the Stormers, who routed Cardiff Rugby 44-21 in Cape Town. The win means the Western Province outfit advances in the BKT United Rugby Championship, while the Welsh side faced a considerable hurdle. Despite the loss in their first quarter-final appearance, Cardiff Rugby skipper Liam Belcher pledged that the squad remains committed to regaining their spot in the play-offs next season.

The clash was certainly marked by key personnel returning to the Welsh side; experienced players Josh Adams and Josh McNally were visible on the field, bolstering a squad that was reportedly almost at full strength. On the opposite side, the Stormers suffered a physical blow, with Sacha retreating from the field after sustaining a 'serious' injury during the contest.

In the background of the quarter-final action, Cardiff’s scrum-half Johan Mulder secured his future, having sealed a new long-term deal with the club. This adds a layer of stability for the side as they look to rebuild, even as the Stormers make their way toward the semi-finals in Dublin, where they face Leinster.

Talking Point
Cardiff’s focus on long-term stability—from the pledge made by Liam Belcher to Johan Mulder securing a new deal—shows a commitment to building for next season, regardless of the playoff result.
Stats
  • Stormers score: 44
  • Cardiff Rugby score: 21
  • Mulder appearances: 33

Other Results & News

Leinster defeated the Lions in Dublin, securing a commanding win that sends the Stormers to the semi-finals.

Injury Flash

Quote of the Day

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“A defiant Cardiff Rugby skipper Liam Belcher pledged his side would be back in the BKT United Rugby Championship play-offs next season.”

Next Up

Next FixtureThe Stormers are set to face Leinster in the semi-finals in Dublin.
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