How many players can a URC club register, and can the South African teams pick foreign players?
Rule- South Africa
- United Rugby Championship
- URC
- Bulls, Lions, Sharks, Stormers
- World Rugby laws
- All ages
- 2026/27
- Fans
Under the URC competition rules:
- Each club may register a squad of up to 50 players for the season.
- The registered squad must include at least ten front-row players (props and hookers).
- A South African club may include non-South African players in any match-day squad, subject to the approval of SA Rugby (the South African Rugby Union).
Added 21 Oct 2026