The 2025/26 United Rugby Championship kicks off with a full slate of matches across South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Italy. All 16 teams are in action during Round 1. Here are the confirmed fixtures, including venues and kick-off times where available. All times listed for South African teams are in SAST.
Friday, 26 September 2025
Stormers vs Leinster
Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Kick-off: 19:00 SAST
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Lions vs Ospreys
Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Kick-off: 17:10 SAST
Scarlets vs Munster
Venue: Parc y Scarlets, Wales
Kick-off: TBC
Connacht vs Benetton
Venue: Galway Sportsground, Ireland
Kick-off: TBC
Zebre Parma vs Edinburgh
Venue: Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma
Kick-off: TBC
Sunday, 28 September 2025
Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 15:00 SAST
Cardiff Rugby vs Ulster
Venue: Arms Park, Cardiff
Kick-off: TBC
Dragons RFC vs Bulls
Venue: Rodney Parade, Newport
Kick-off: TBC
URC Round 1 Summary Table
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Stormers vs Leinster | DHL Stadium, Cape Town | 19:00 SAST |
| 27 Sep | Lions vs Ospreys | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | 17:10 SAST |
| 27 Sep | Scarlets vs Munster | Parc y Scarlets, Wales | TBC |
| 27 Sep | Connacht vs Benetton | Galway Sportsground, Ireland | TBC |
| 27 Sep | Zebre Parma vs Edinburgh | Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma | TBC |
| 28 Sep | Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors | Kings Park, Durban | 15:00 SAST |
| 28 Sep | Cardiff Rugby vs Ulster | Arms Park, Cardiff | TBC |
| 28 Sep | Dragons vs Bulls | Rodney Parade, Newport | TBC |
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