LIVE | Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, Lions name teams for URC openers

The 2023/24 United Rugby Championship (URC) season makes a low-key start this weekend with the international spotlight firmly on the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. 

Still, there are valuable log points up for grabs with all four South African franchises in action. 

Round 1 fixtures

Saturday, 21 October

Zebre v Ulster - 14:00

Connacht v Ospreys - 16:00

Lions v Stormers - 16:05

Dragons v Edinburgh - 16:05

Munster v Sharks - 18:15

Cardiff v Benetton - 18:15

Sunday, 22 October

Bulls v Scarlets - 15:00

Glasgow Warriors v Leinster - 17:00