URC: Kick off times for Bulls-Sharks, Lions-Stormers

A full round of the URC returns this weekend, and here are the kick off times for two South African derbies.

Feb 24, 2026 - 08:00
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URC: Kick off times for Bulls-Sharks, Lions-Stormers

After a break in the URC competition at the start of the Six Nations, a full round of action return this weekend, and which will see the Lions host the Stormers in Johannesburg, while the Sharks travel to Pretoria to take on the Bulls.

These are crucial fixtures as the race for the playoffs heats up, while the South African shield is still up for grabs.

This past weekend, the Lions claimed an impressive win over the Sharks to become the second-placed South African team on the overall log (seventh place on 29 points), with the Stormers in third place (36 points) and the Bulls in eighth place (25 points), with a game in hand.

The Sharks are in 10th place (24 points) behind the Ospreys, who also currently have 25 points.

It all adds to what a should be a thrilling return to URC action this weekend, and here is a list of all the Round 12 kick off times.

URC FIXTURES

Friday, 27 February

  • 21:00 – Cardiff Rugby vs Leinster (Cardiff Arms Park)
  • 21:45 – Edinburgh vs Scarlets (Hive Stadium)

Saturday, 28 February

  • 14:30 – Lions vs Stormers (Emirates Airline Park)
  • 17:00 – Bulls vs Sharks (Loftus Versfeld)
  • 17:00 – Connacht vs Glasgow Warriors (Dexcom Stadium)
  • 19:30 – Munster vs Zebre Parma (Thomond Park)
  • 19:30 – Dragons vs Benetton (Rodney Parade)
  • 21:45 – Ospreys vs Ulster (Brewery Field)

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