Author: Rob

09 May 2026

13:45 Vodacom Bulls v Zebre Parma (Loftus Versfeld Stadium)
Bulls 85 %
One of the safer bets — Bulls much stronger and Zebre among the weaker sides.

16:00 Sharks v Benetton (Kings Park)
Sharks 65 %
Home power helps Sharks; Benetton consistent but less threatening away.

18:30 Ospreys v Scarlets (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Ospreys 60 %
Welsh derby — Ospreys have slightly better form recently.

18:30 Leinster v Emirates Lions (TBC)
Leinster 80 %
Leinster are generally dominant especially at home over visiting sides.

20:45 Dragons v Edinburgh (Rodney Parade)
Edinburgh 60 %
Edinburgh’s greater depth and consistency tilt them over Dragons.

20:45 Connacht v Munster (Dexcom Stadium)
Munster 55 %
Very close provincial clash — Munster’s experience gives them a small edge.

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25 April 2026

13:45 DHL Stormers v Glasgow Warriors (DHL Stadium)
Stormers 55 %
High-profile South African clash — Stormers home edge gives them a narrow lean.

16:00 Emirates Lions v Connacht (Emirates Airline Park)
Lions 55 %
Lions’ home strength and attacking potential tilt this, but Connacht will push.

18:30 Munster v Ulster (Thomond Park)
Munster 60 %
Irish derby — Munster’s home consistency gives them a moderate edge.

20:45 Scarlets v Vodacom Bulls (Parc Y Scarlets)
Bulls 65 %
Bulls’ strength likely to overcome the Welsh home factor.

20:45 Benetton v Leinster (Stadio Monigo)
Leinster 70 %
Leinster are often strong favourites, especially vs mid-lower tier opponents; home or away they usually carry depth.

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18 April 2026

13:45 DHL Stormers v Connacht (DHL Stadium)
Stormers 60 %
Stormers at home have an edge, though Connacht can be scrappy.

16:00 Emirates Lions v Glasgow Warriors (Emirates Airline Park)
Glasgow Warriors 55 %
Glasgow’s consistency gives them a slight edge, though Lions home factor helps narrow it.

18:30 Scarlets v Cardiff (Parc Y Scarlets)
Scarlets 60 %
Welsh derby — home team safety net helps Scarlets.

20:45 Benetton v Munster (Stadio Monigo)
Munster 65 %
Munster’s strength in Irish derbies and experience give them a moderate advantage.

20:45 Ospreys v Sharks (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Sharks 55 %
Sharks’ stronger form gives them a slight lean, though away trips are always trickier.

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21 March 2026

14:45 Emirates Lions v Edinburgh (Emirates Airline Park)
Edinburgh 55 %
Edinburgh’s form and experience may tip this one, though Lions home edge reduces margin.

17:00 Sharks v Munster (Kings Park)
Munster 60 %
Munster are the more consistent side; Sharks home is tough but not enough.

17:00 Benetton v Ospreys (Stadio Monigo)
Benetton 65 %
Benetton generally more consistent; Ospreys away often struggle.

19:30 Glasgow Warriors v Leinster (Scotstoun Stadium)
Leinster 60 %
Leinster have strong away performances and depth; Glasgow at home helps, but I lean to Leinster.

19:30 DHL Stormers v Dragons (TBC)
Stormers 70 %
Stormers expected to dominate; Dragons home won’t be enough.

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URC Round 12 Fixtures and Predictions

27 February 2026

21:00 Cardiff v Leinster (Cardiff Arms Park)

Ou Grote (Rob): Leinster by 6
Ou Grote (James): Leinster by 12
AI Grote: Cardiff 17 v 23 Leinster
Sports4Cast: Leinster 71%

21:45 Edinburgh v Scarlets (Hive Stadium)

Ou Grote (Rob): Edinburgh by 12
Ou Grote (James): Edinburgh by 5
AI Grote: Edinburgh 29 v 17 Scarlets
Sports4Cast: Edinburgh 74%
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20 March 2026

19:00 Vodacom Bulls v Cardiff (Loftus Versfeld Stadium)
Bulls 75 %
Home advantage + strength disparity give Bulls a strong lean.

21:45 Scarlets v Zebre Parma (Parc Y Scarlets)
Scarlets 70 %
Zebre are among the weaker sides, especially away or under pressure; Scarlets should handle this confidently.

21:45 Ulster v Connacht (Ulster Rugby Stadium)
Ulster 60 %
A provincial clash — Ulster at home gets a moderate edge but Connacht are capable.

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28 February 2026

14:30 Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers (Emirates Airline Park)
Stormers 55 %
Stormers’ touring strength is respected, but the Lions at home narrow the gap—so moderate lean.

17:00 Vodacom Bulls v Sharks (Loftus Versfeld Stadium)
Bulls 65 %
Bulls’ strength in Pretoria, historically, gives them a decent advantage; meanwhile Sharks can be dangerous but this is favourable for Bulls.

17:00 Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Dexcom Stadium)
Glasgow 60 %
Glasgow’s league consistency gives them the edge, though Connacht home tries to balance it.

19:30 Munster v Zebre Parma (Thomond Park)
Munster 80 %
Munster should dominate; Zebre are often underdogs especially against top Irish sides.

19:30 Dragons v Benetton (Rodney Parade)
Benetton 65 %
Benetton are more stable and experienced; Dragons home reduces but doesn’t flip.

21:45 Ospreys v Ulster (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Ulster 55 %
Ulster are more reliable on the road; Ospreys home edge narrows it but lean Ulster.

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31 January 2026

14:30 Emirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls (Emirates Airline Park)
Bulls 60 %
Bulls have the strength, but away in South Africa there’s always room for the hosts to push.

17:00 Sharks v DHL Stormers (Kings Park)
Sharks 55 %
South African rivalry—Sharks at home get a slight edge, though Stormers are dangerous visitors.

15:00 Zebre Parma v Connacht (Stadio Lanfranchi)
Connacht 70 %
Connacht are expected to dominate against one of the weaker sides.

19:30 Leinster v Edinburgh (TBC)
Leinster 75 %
Leinster are strong favourites at home, particularly over touring Scottish sides.

21:45 Ospreys v Dragons (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Ospreys 65 %
Welsh derby; Ospreys have been more consistent, giving them the lean.

21:45 Ulster v Cardiff (Ulster Rugby Stadium)
Ulster 60 %
Ulster home usually gives a moderate edge; Cardiff’s road form is less reliable.

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24 January 2026

17:00 Scarlets v Ulster (Parc Y Scarlets)
Ulster 55 %
Ulster have the stronger squad overall; Scarlets’ home edge narrows it, so I lean Ulster but not massively.

19:30 Connacht v Leinster (Dexcom Stadium)
Leinster 75 %
Leinster are often heavy favourites in these Irish derbies, especially away matches.

19:30 DHL Stormers v Sharks (DHL Stadium)
Stormers 60 %
South African domestic – Stormers’ home strength gives them an edge, though Sharks are dangerous.

21:45 Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors (Stadio Lanfranchi)
Glasgow 80 %
Glasgow should dominate this fixture; Zebre are among the weaker sides, especially at home.

21:45 Cardiff v Benetton (Cardiff Arms Park)
Benetton 60 %
Benetton have shown more consistency; Cardiff at home helps, but lean to Benetton.

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