URC quarterfinal fixtures and venues confirmed

The United Rugby Championship playoffs are now confirmed, with eight teams from across Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Wales all locked in for the quarterfinals on 30 and 31 May.

The final round of the URC finished in dramatic fashion this weekend. The four home quarterfinalists - Leinster, Bulls, Sharks and Glasgow Warriors - all learned who they face in a bid to reach the final four.

The results from Round 18 ensured that the four home teams were ranked; Leinster (1), Bulls (2), Sharks (3) and Glasgow Warriors (4).

This sets up an intriguing quarterfinal slate in two weeks' time which includes three cross-hemisphere battles.While the four home quarterfinalists are best placed to reach the decider, history may yet deliver a twist - no team ranked No. 1 has ever lifted the URC trophy. In past seasons, it was fourth-placed Glasgow (2024), fifth-placed Munster (2023), and second-placed Stormers (2022) who emerged as champions.

URC quarterfinal fixtures:

Friday, May 30

• QF4: (4) Glasgow Warriors  v (5) Stormers

Venue: Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow

KO: 20:35 SA

Saturday, May 31

• QF2: (2) Bulls  v (7) Edinburgh

Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

KO: 13:30 SA

• QF1: (1) Leinster  v (8) Scarlets

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

KO: 16:00 SA

• QF3: (3) Sharks  v (6) Munster

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

KO: 18:30 SA

Semifinals - Saturday, June 7

SF1: Winner QF1 v Winner QF4

SF2: Winner QF2 v Winner QF3

URC Grand Final - Saturday, June 14

Winner SF1 v Winner SF2

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