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The United Rugby Championship heads into another crucial weekend, with teams pushing hard for playoff spots as the season nears its final rounds. For South African fans, this is a big one — all four local sides are in action, including key matchups both at home and abroad.
Here are the confirmed URC fixtures for this weekend, with times converted to SAST:
URC Fixtures – 8–9 May 2026
| Date | Match | Time (SAST) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8 May | Glasgow Warriors vs Cardiff Rugby | 20:45 |
| Friday, 8 May | Ulster vs Stormers | 20:45 |
| Saturday, 9 May | Bulls vs Zebre Parma | 14:45 |
| Saturday, 9 May | Sharks vs Benetton Rugby | 17:00 |
| Saturday, 9 May | Leinster vs Lions | 19:30 |
| Saturday, 9 May | Ospreys vs Scarlets | 19:30 |
| Saturday, 9 May | Connacht vs Munster | 21:45 |
| Saturday, 9 May | Dragons vs Edinburgh | 21:45 |
These fixtures line up with the official URC schedule for this round, including key clashes like Leinster vs Lions and Bulls hosting Zebre at Loftus.
With only a few rounds left, every point matters — expect full intensity across all matches this weekend.
Which games are you most keen for?
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Posted : 05/05/2026 9:01 am