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The new URC season kicks off in grand fashion this weekend. Round 1 is here, and the first matches will set the tone for the season ahead.
Fixtures & Times (Local Time)
| Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 26 Sept | 19:00 | Stormers | Leinster |
| Friday, 26 Sept | 20:05 | Ulster | Dragons |
| Friday, 26 Sept | 20:05 | Glasgow Warriors | Sharks |
| Saturday, 27 Sept | 14:00 | Bulls | Ospreys |
| Saturday, 27 Sept | 16:05 | Zebre Parma | Edinburgh |
| Saturday, 27 Sept | 17:30 | Scarlets | Munster |
| Saturday, 27 Sept | 19:45 | Cardiff | Lions |
| Saturday, 27 Sept | 19:45 | Connacht | Benetton |
What to Watch in Round 1
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Stormers vs Leinster is the marquee opener — defending champions Leinster travel to Cape Town for a tough assignment.
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Ulster vs Dragons and Glasgow vs Sharks will test match fitness and early-season combinations.
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Bulls vs Ospreys should be a physical contest in Pretoria.
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Zebre Parma vs Edinburgh offers room for attacking flair and for teams to find rhythm early.
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Scarlets vs Munster in Wales is always lively; expect attacking intent.
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Cardiff vs Lions and Connacht vs Benetton round off the Saturday matches, with both fixtures likely to be tightly fought.
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Posted : 25/09/2025 12:39 pm