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United Rugby Championship (previously known as the Pro14) is an annual men’s rugby union tournament played between 16 professional rugby teams from five nations – Italy, Wales, South Africa, Ireland and Scotland.
The 2024/25 season will be the fourth year it is known as the URC after four South African sides joined the competition.
2024/25 United Rugby Championship Table
Below is the United Rugby Championship live table after five rounds of the 2024/25 season.
P = Played, W = Won, D = Drawn, L = Lost, B = Bonus Points, PTS = Points
Team
P
W
D
L
B
PTS
Leinster 5 5 0 0 5 25 Lions 4 5 0 0 2 18 Glasgow 5 4 0 1 6 18 Bulls 4 3 0 1 3 15 Ulster 5 3 0 2 3 15 Edinburgh 5 2 0 3 5 13 Connacht 5 2 0 3 5 13 Benetton 5 2 1 2 2 12 Cardiff 5 2 0 3 4 12 Scarlets 5 2 1 2 1 11 Munster 5 2 0 3 3 11 Stormers 4 2 0 2 2 10 Sharks 4 2 0 2 2 10 Dragons 5 1 0 4 3 7 Zebre 5 1 0 4 3 7 Ospreys 5 1 0 4 2 6
| Team | P | W | D | L | B | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leinster | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 |
| Lions | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Glasgow | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Bulls | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| Ulster | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| Edinburgh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Connacht | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Benetton | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Cardiff | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Scarlets | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Munster | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| Stormers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Sharks | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Dragons | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Zebre | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Ospreys | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2024/25 United Rugby Championship Betting Odds
After five rounds of the 2024/25 URC season, Leinster remain favourites while the 2023/24 runners-up, Bulls are second favourites.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leinster | 1.61 |
| Bulls | 6.00 |
| Munster | 8.50 |
| Glasgow | 10.00 |
| Sharks | 15.00 |
| Stormers | 17.00 |
| Lions | 21.00 |
| Ulster | 34.00 |
| Edinburgh | 34.00 |
| Connacht | 67.00 |
| Benetton | 81.00 |
| Ospreys | 251.00 |
| Cardiff | 351.00 |
| Scarlets | 351.00 |
| Dragons | 751.00 |
| Zebre | 1501.00 |
2024/25 United Rugby Championship Fixtures
Below we have the URC fixtures for round six that runs from across Friday, 25 Oct 2024 and Saturday, 26 October 2024.
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | 20:35 | Benetton vs Bulls | Preview |
| 25 Oct | 20:35 | Scarlets vs Zebre | Preview |
| 26 Oct | 13:45 | Stormers vs Glasgow | Preview |
| 26 Oct | 16:00 | Ospreys vs Edinburgh | Preview |
| 26 Oct | 16:00 | Sharks vs Munster | Preview |
| 26 Oct | 18:15 | Leinster vs Lions | Preview |
| 26 Oct | 20:35 | Cardiff vs Ulster | Preview |
| 26 Oct | 20:35 | Connacht vs Dragons | Preview |
2024/25 United Rugby Championship Results
Knowing the results of both past and present is important. Teams often perform at home and at certain other stadiums. Players can also be rested for certain fixtures as clubs often prioritise the European Champions Cup if there is a fixture the following week.
When is the United Rugby Championship?
The 2024/25 United Rugby Championship began on 21 September 2024 and will conclude with the Grand Final on 24 May 2025.
United Rugby Championship Teams
There are 16 teams that participate in the United Rugby Championship tournament every year from Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, Italy and Wales.
United Rugby Championship Free Bets
Many online bookmakers will offer United Rugby Championship free bets and special offers including price boosts. Check bets.co.za for all the latest offers.
United Rugby Championship Winners and Runners-Up
Leinster are the defending United Rugby Championship Champions and have won fiveof the last eight United Rugby Championship tournaments.
United Rugby Championship FAQ
What is the United Rugby Championship?
The United Rugby Championship is a rugby union tournament that runs every year from September to May. Teams from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and South Africa participate with a total of 16 teams.
Where is the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship being played?
The URC is played across all the participating nations - South Africa, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and Wales.
Who won the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship tournament?
Glasgow beat the Bulls in the 2023/24 URC final.
How many teams participate in the United Rugby Championship tournament?
There are 16 teams that participate in the United Rugby Championship tournament.
Who has won the most United Rugby Championship titles?
Leinster have won the United Rugby Championship on seven occasions, two more than the Ospreys and three more times than arch-rivals Munster. Leinster have also finished as runner-up on five occasions.
