The United Rugby Championship is bursting with promise – a cross-hemisphere league packed with star players, proud clubs, and passionate fans. But to truly shine, the competition must overcome key structural challenges.
One of the URC 's strengths is the fact that three different teams have won the first three iterations of the tournament. Last season it was Glasgow, and before that Munster and the Stormers . This campaign could again see a new winner, as the competition enters its play-off stage. Photo: Backpagepixut four seasons in, the tournament continues to be hamstrung by structural issues that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
As long as there is no global rugby calendar, the URC will continue to struggle in creating a compelling climax, as is currently the case, with yet another break before the play-offs.Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has, either through injury or due to being rested, missed seven regular-season matches for the Sharks in the URC this season.
These are star players missing from provincial teams – key figures who sell tickets and boost viewership. Owen Farrell, considered one of the highest-paid players in the world, reportedly earns around R28 million a year. Springbok Faf de Klerk was earning up to R16 million per annum.
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