The 2025/26 URC season kicks off with all four South African franchises in action during Round 1. Check out the fixtures below in SAST, with match day and venue details included.
Round 1 URC Fixtures (South African Teams)
Friday 26 September 2025
Stormers vs Leinster
Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Kick-off: 19:00 SAST
Saturday 27 September 2025
Lions vs Ospreys
Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Kick-off: 17:10 SAST
Sunday 28 September 2025
Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 15:00 SAST
The Bulls begin their season the following weekend.
Let us know which South African side you’re backing and how you think they'll start their URC campaign.
🏉 Season Launch Table
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Kick‑off |
|---|---|---|---|
26 Sep |
Stormers vs Leinster |
Cape Town Stadium, CT |
19:00 |
27 Sep |
Lions vs Ospreys |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
17:10 |
28 Sep |
Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors |
Kings Park, Durban |
15:00 |
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