2025-26 United Rugby Championship Round 1 Predictions & Tips
Leinster are the defending URC champions (Getty Images)
Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship is upon us with the Stormers hosting Leinster on Friday to kick the season off. There are two further Friday night games while the rest all take place on Saturday, 27 September 2025. Here we have all the news, previews and predictions from the first round of action.
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25 Sep 2025Connacht vs Benetton Predictions - Connacht to extend home winning record over Benetton
- Connacht have beaten Benetton 10 times in a row at home.
- Benneton have lost 6 of their last 7 away games.
- Connacht are favoured to cover the -7.5 handicap.
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25 Sep 2025Scarlets vs Munster Predictions - Munster set to register another victory against the Scarlets
- Munster have beaten Scarlets 7 times in a row.
- Scarlets strong at home, but struggle vs Munster.
- Munster favoured to cover -6.5 handicap in their URC opener.
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25 Sep 2025Zebre vs Edinburgh Predictions - Edinburgh to start their URC campaign with a victory
- Edinburgh reached URC quarter-finals last season; Zebre finished 15th.
- Edinburgh have won 4 of last 5 away games at Zebre.
- Edinburgh favoured to cover -7.5 handicap in upcoming match.
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24 Sep 2025Ulster vs Dragons Predictions - Ulster poised for big URC win against Dragons
- Ulster finished 14th in URC last season, winning 7 of 18 games.
- Dragons lost 17 of 18 and had the worst points difference in the league.
- Ulster favored to cover the -16.5 handicap, with a stronger squad and home advantage.
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23 Sep 2025Glasgow vs Sharks Predictions - Sharks backed in handicap market against Warriors
- Glasgow are historically strong at home and won both prior home games vs Sharks.
- Sharks are missing several star players but still feature quality talent.
- Prediction: Glasgow expected to win, but Sharks likely to cover a +20.5 handicap.
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23 Sep 2025Stormers vs Leinster Predictions - Leinster to secure victory in Cape Town
- Leinster dominated last URC season, winning 16 out of 18 matches.
- Stormers strong at home; have beaten Leinster in Cape Town before.
- Both teams missing key players due to international duty.
- Leinster predicted to win, but Stormers likely to stay within a 14-point margin.
2025/26 United Rugby Championship Round 1 Fixtures
Friday, 26 September 2025
Stormers vs Leinster
Glasgow Warriors vs Sharks
Ulster vs Dragons
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Bulls vs Ospreys
Zebre vs Edinburgh
Scarlets vs Munster
Connacht vs Benetton
Cardiff vs Lions
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