Leinster to begin 2026/27 URC season in South Africa
URC organisers said the schedule gives clubs, broadcasters and venues more time to plan and includes an optimised touring model for South African teams.
- On Tuesday, BKT United Rugby Championship organizers released the 2026/27 season fixtures, confirming the campaign begins Friday, September 25.
- The fixture list provides greater balance across the regular season, giving clubs and supporters "more time than ever before to plan" while optimizing tours for South African teams.
- Defending 2024/25 champions Leinster travel to Ellis Park to face the Lions on September 26, while Connacht hosts the DHL Stormers in Galway and the Bulls travel to Italy to face Zebre Parma.
- The 1872 Cup returns to Scottish venues, with Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors meeting at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Sunday, December 27, then Hampden Park on April 24.
- URC CEO Martin Anayi noted that every round impacts play-off spots and European qualification, with the season concluding at the Grand Final on June 19, 2027.
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URC release fixtures for next season, mixed bag for SA teams
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