Round 13 signals the start of the decisive phase of the United Rugby Championship season, with playoff positioning sharpening. South African sides return home for a crucial block of fixtures, while several heavyweight clashes in Europe could influence the race for the top eight.
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Friday, 20 March
Vodacom Bulls vs Cardiff
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
17:00 SAST
Scarlets vs Zebre Parma
Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
21:45 SAST
Ulster vs Connacht
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast
21:45 SAST
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Saturday, 21 March
Lions vs Edinburgh
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
14:45 SAST
Sharks vs Munster
Kings Park, Durban
17:00 SAST
Benetton vs Ospreys
Stadio Monigo, Treviso
17:00 SAST
Glasgow Warriors vs Leinster
Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
19:30 SAST
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Sunday, 22 March
Stormers vs Dragons
DHL Stadium, Cape Town
13:00 SAST
Key early talking points
- South Africa’s four franchises all play at home this weekend, presenting a major opportunity to build momentum and collect valuable points in the playoff race.
- The clash between the Sharks and Munster stands out as one of the fixtures of the round, with both sides targeting a strong finish to the regular season.
- In Europe, Glasgow Warriors hosting Leinster could have significant implications at the top of the table, while Ulster against Connacht remains a pivotal encounter in the Irish shield.
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