18 October 2025

13:45 Emirates Lions v Scarlets (Emirates Airline Park)

Lions 65%
Sports4Cast: Lions 64%
Ou Grote (Rob): Scarlets by 3
Ou Grote (James): Lions by 3
Rugby365: Lions by 2
The Lions on home soil are a strong pick, particularly given Scarlets’ inconsistent touring form.

16:00 Sharks v Ulster (Kings Park)

Sharks 60%
Sports4Cast: Sharks 64%
Ou Grote (Rob): Sharks by 3
Ou Grote (James): Sharks by 5
Rugby365: Sharks by 6
Sharks at Kings Park are dangerous; Ulster may be underdogs on the road.

18:15 Leinster v Munster (Aviva Dublin)

Leinster 70%
Sports4Cast: Leinster 81%
Ou Grote (Rob): Leinster by 9
Ou Grote (James): Leinster by 8
Rugby365: Leinster by 5
Historic derby, Leinster’s home advantage and historic dominance push them up in probabilities.

20:45 Zebre Parma v DHL Stormers (Stadio Lanfranchi)

Stormers 75%
Sports4Cast: Stormers 80%
Ou Grote (Rob): Stormers by 19
Ou Grote (James): Stormers by 10
Rugby365: Stormers by 16
Stormers expected to win convincingly on the road; Zebre are among weaker sides away.

20:45 Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors (Dunraven Brewery Field)

Glasgow 65%
Sports4Cast: Glasgow 52%
Ou Grote (Rob): Glasgow by 1
Ou Grote (James): Ospreys by 5
Rugby365: Glasgow by 15
Glasgow’s consistency, especially away from Scotland, gives them a healthy edge.

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17 October 2025

20:45 Edinburgh v Benetton (Hive Stadium)

Edinburgh 65%
Sports4Cast: Edinburgh 72%
Ou Grote (Rob): Edinburgh by 9
Ou Grote (James): Edinburgh by 3
Rugby365: Edinburgh by 5
At home in the Hive, Edinburgh get a favourable edge over Benetton, though the Italians can punch above weight occasionally.

20:45 Connacht v Vodacom Bulls (Dexcom Stadium)

Bulls 60%
Sports4Cast: Bulls 57%
Ou Grote (Rob): Bulls by 5
Ou Grote (James): Connacht by 3
Rugby365: Bulls by 7
Though Dexcom is a challenging surface, Bulls’ depth and power tilt it in their favour, giving them a moderate edge.

20:45 Dragons v Cardiff (Rodney Parade)

Cardiff 60%
Sports4Cast: Cardiff 78%
Ou Grote (Rob): Cardiff by 10
Ou Grote (James): Cardiff by 12
Rugby365: Cardiff by 20
Traditional Welsh contest. Cardiff are marginal favourites, especially away from Dragons’ pressure moments.

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