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VODACOM URC FIXTURES FOR 2025/26 CONFIRMED AS SCHEDULE ARRIVES IN RECORD TIME

The full Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture list for the 2025/26 season has been officially released — marking the earliest-ever publication of league fixtures in competition history.

VODACOM URC FIXTURES FOR 2025/26 CONFIRMED AS SCHEDULE ARRIVES IN RECORD TIME
VODACOM URC FIXTURES FOR 2025/26 CONFIRMED AS SCHEDULE ARRIVES IN RECORD TIME

DOBELA TO STEER LIONS ATTACK FOR OSPREYS VISIT

Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen will rely on Lubabalo Dobela to spearhead his attack as his side welcome Welsh opponents Ospreys in the final round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this Saturday. 

DOBELA TO STEER LIONS ATTACK FOR OSPREYS VISIT
DOBELA TO STEER LIONS ATTACK FOR OSPREYS VISIT

“WE WANT TO WIN THE LAST TWO GAMES”- FOURIE

That’s the mission according Emirates Lions’ defence guru and Springbok legend Jaque Fourie as his side welcome Welsh outfit Scarlets in Round 17 of the Vodacom Unite Rugby Championship this Mother’s Day.

“WE WANT TO WIN THE LAST TWO GAMES”- FOURIE
“WE WANT TO WIN THE LAST TWO GAMES”- FOURIE

VISAGIE LEADS LIONS, VAN WYK RETURNS FOR CONNACHT MEETING

Saturday’s Round 16 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash sees the Johannesburg side lock horns with Irish outfit Connacht at Emirates Airline. Kick-off is at 16:00.

VISAGIE LEADS LIONS, VAN WYK RETURNS FOR CONNACHT MEETING
VISAGIE LEADS LIONS, VAN WYK RETURNS FOR CONNACHT MEETING

WOLHUTER RETURNS TO LEAD LIONS ATTACK AGAINST VISITING BENETTON

The Emirates Lions are back in Johannesburg for the remainder of the regular Vodacom United Rugby Championship season in what will be a crucial four-week period for the franchise.

WOLHUTER RETURNS TO LEAD LIONS ATTACK AGAINST VISITING BENETTON
WOLHUTER RETURNS TO LEAD LIONS ATTACK AGAINST VISITING BENETTON

LIONS TWEAK MATCH 23 FOR CHALLENGE CUP KNOCKOUT FIXTURE

The Emirates Lions will look to dust off a disappointing outing last weekend in Glasgow as they shift their attention the Round of 16 knockout clash against another Scottish outfit Edinburgh Rugby.

LIONS TWEAK MATCH 23 FOR CHALLENGE CUP KNOCKOUT FIXTURE
LIONS TWEAK MATCH 23 FOR CHALLENGE CUP KNOCKOUT FIXTURE

FIFTY UP FOR VENTER AS LIONS STARTING XV UNCHANGED FOR GLASGOW

Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has named an unchanged starting XV ahead of their Round 14 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday evening.

FIFTY UP FOR VENTER AS LIONS STARTING XV UNCHANGED FOR GLASGOW
FIFTY UP FOR VENTER AS LIONS STARTING XV UNCHANGED FOR GLASGOW

VENTER, HORN RETURN FOR LIONS AS RACE TO THE EIGHT INTENSIFIES

The Emirates Lions face up to Cardiff Rugby this Friday night for Round 13 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Head coach Ivan van Rooyen’s squad was boosted by the return of Springboks Ruan Venter and Quan Horn, both who feature in the starting XV ahead of their match under lights at Cardiff Arms Park.

VENTER, HORN RETURN FOR LIONS AS RACE TO THE EIGHT INTENSIFIES
VENTER, HORN RETURN FOR LIONS AS RACE TO THE EIGHT INTENSIFIES

LIONS CHANGE TWO FOR RETURN URC SHARKS CLASH

The Emirates Lions have made two changes to their starting XV ahead of their rescheduled Round 1 encounter against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this Saturday. Flanker Sibabalo Qoma replaces Springbok Ruan Venter in the loose trio. Venter is undergoing the mandatory return to play protocol after suffering a head knock against the same opposition last week.

LIONS CHANGE TWO FOR RETURN URC SHARKS CLASH
LIONS CHANGE TWO FOR RETURN URC SHARKS CLASH

RASS, MAFURA TO START WHILE PRETORIUS RETURNS FOR URC ORIGINS CLASH

Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback respectively.

RASS, MAFURA TO START WHILE PRETORIUS RETURNS FOR URC ORIGINS CLASH
RASS, MAFURA TO START WHILE PRETORIUS RETURNS FOR URC ORIGINS CLASH