UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Bulls launch URC campaign with dominant win over Zebre

The Bulls produced a commanding second-half display to defeat Zebre 47-13 in Parma and complete a perfect opening round for South Africa's United Rugby Championship teams.

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Luan Giliomee scores a brace as the Sharks start URC campaign with victory

Vusi Moyo contributed 14 points while Luan Giliomee scored a brace as the Sharks kicked off their United Rugby Championship season with a 41-24 bonus-point victory against Ospreys in Durban.

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Lions edge Leinster in thrilling URC opener at Ellis Park

The Lions produced a strong finish to edge Leinster 27-26 at Ellis Park and open their United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-fought victory.

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'Extraordinary performance': Dobson praises Stormers after Connacht triumph

Stormers coach John Dobson praised his side's resilience after they overcame a disrupted build-up to claim a bonus-point victory over Connacht in Galway.

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URC: Stormers produce late surge to secure victory over Connacht

The Stormers opened their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-earned 29-15 victory over Connacht in Galway on Friday night.

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Lions hoping scar tissue has healed as they prepare for URC opener against Leinster

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits when they face defending URC champions Leinster at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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