3 URC Matches to Watch in Round 7: Rivalries, Derbies and Table Impact
3 URC Matches to Watch in Round 7: Rivalries, Derbies and Table Impact
The URC returns with a derby-filled Round 7. Here are three must-watch matches, featuring historic rivalries, tight standings & high-intensity clashes.
The United Rugby Championship returns in full force with a derby-filled weekend.
With European competition on hiatus, teams refocus on league play, bringing sharpened skills, honed grit and, for many, momentum from significant wins.
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This weekend features some of the fiercest historic rivalries in the URC, beginning with the Dec. 19 interprovincial derby between Leinster and Ulster.
From there, the rugby fan feast continues with Cardiff vs. Scarlets, Stormers vs. Lions, Benetton vs. Zebre, Glasgow vs. Edinburgh, and finally Sharks vs. Bulls, rounding out an action-packed slate of regional competition.
Here are three must-watch matches this weekend.
Leinster vs. Ulster — Dec. 19 at 2:45 p.m. ET
This highly contested Irish derby is fueled by regional pride, with Leinster representing the east and Ulster the north. With No. 4 Ulster and No. 6 Leinster separated by a narrow margin in the standings, this matchup carries both bragging rights and real table implications.
Leinster claimed a 41-17 victory in April, extending its winning streak over Ulster to three matches. Prior to that run, Ulster had enjoyed success of its own in the rivalry. Now, with league points at a premium, Ulster will look to swing the balance back in its favor and disrupt Leinster’s momentum at a critical point in the season.
DHL Stormers vs. Lions — Dec. 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Few matchups in the URC deliver physicality quite like Stormers vs. Lions. Both South African sides bring direct running, aggressive defense and an edge that makes this contest as personal as it is punishing.
The teams last met in February, when the Stormers edged the Lions 30-23 in a tightly contested affair that stayed within a single score. That result continued a recent trend, with the Stormers winning four of the last five meetings. The Lions, however, remain dangerous and will be eager to flip the script in front of a global audience as this rivalry renews.
Glasgow Warriors vs. Edinburgh — Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. ET
The 1872 Cup rivalry continues to deliver drama, and recent history suggests another tight battle. Over the past five matches, Glasgow and Edinburgh have alternated victories, with neither side able to establish sustained dominance. Their most recent meeting was decided by just three points, as Edinburgh earned a narrow 10-7 win.
Both teams enter this clash in solid form. Glasgow carries a 4-1 recent record, while Edinburgh sits at 3-2, setting the stage for a contest between two confident squads. With pride, silverware and league positioning all in play, this latest chapter of the 1872 Cup promises intensity from kickoff to final whistle.
URC Fixtures: Round 7 Schedule
Friday, December 19, 2025
- 2:45 PM ET – Leinster vs. Ulster
- 2:45 PM ET – Cardiff vs. Scarlets
Saturday, December 20, 2025
- 8:30 AM ET – DHL Stormers vs. Lions
- 9:00 AM ET – Benetton vs. Zebre Parma
- 10:00 AM ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Edinburgh
- 11:00 AM ET – Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls
- 12:30 PM ET – Ospreys vs. Munster
- 2:45 PM ET – Dragons vs. Connacht
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