The upcoming United Rugby Championship season kicks off on Friday, 25 September, running through to the Grand Final on 19 June 2027. There will be 18 regular season rounds followed by a three-round top-eight playoff series
Leinster enter the new campaign as title holders, having overcome the Bulls in last season’s title decider.
South Africa’s franchises, the Bulls, Stormers, Lions and Sharks will each undertake three separate two-game regional tours during the regular season.
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The opening round of fixtures will include some blockbuster battles such as the Lions hosting Leinster and Connacht tackling the Stormers.
South Africa’s teams have been
Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.
