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URC confirm fixtures for 2025/26 season

The Stormers and Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Sharks and Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff in the final weekend of September.

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Springbok forward returns to bolster Lions for Scarlets clash

Springbok forward Ruan Venter returns to the Lions starting XV as one of two changes made by coach Ivan van Rooyen ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Scarlets at Ellis Park on Sunday.

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Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli forced to hang up boots at 26 after neck injury

Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli has been forced into early retirement at the age of 26 due to a serious neck injury that required surgical intervention in March.

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SARU confirms SA franchises place in United Rugby Championship for next four years

The Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers have been assured of their participation in the United Rugby Championship for the next four years.

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URC: Lions snap losing streak to beat Connacht and keep slim hopes alive

The Lions snapped a five-match winless streak after beating Connacht 26-7 in their United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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URC: Jaco Visagie to lead Lions out to face Connacht

Saturday's Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship clash sees the Lions up against Irish outfit Connacht at Emirates Airline Park.

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