SUMMER OF RUGBY - all you need to know

December has arrived, and with it comes a feast of rugby action in South Africa! The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers are all gearing up for an exciting month of matches in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

But before we dive into the 15-man action, let's kick off the festive season with a bang!

The Cape Town Sevens takes center stage at the DHL Stadium on 7-8 December.

This vibrant event promises to be an electrifying experience, with the home side expected to put on a show for their passionate fans.

Don't miss the thrilling rugby action, live music, and festive atmosphere!

KINGS OF EUROPE

Now, let's talk European rugby! The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are kicking off to decide the Champions of Europe, with our very own South African sides in the mix. 

Here are the fixtures you won't want to miss:

December 7: Sharks v Exeter Chiefs (15:00) - Champions Cup
December 7: Stormers v Toulon (17:15) - Champions Cup
December 7: Saracens v Bulls (19:30) - Champions Cup
December 8: Cheetahs v USA Perpignan (15:00) - Challenge Cup
December 8: Lions v Ospreys (17:15) - Challenge Cup

December 14: Bulls v Northampton Saints (15:00) - Champions Cup
December 14: Leicester Tigers v Sharks (19:30) - Champions Cup
December 14: Harlequins v Stormers (22:00) - Champions Cup
December 14: Lions v Section Palaoise (17:15) - Challenge Cup
December 14: Cardiff v Cheetahs (22:00) - Challenge Cup

BOSSING THE URC

And let's not forget about the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The South African sides are mostly placed high on the table and have some mouth-watering home matches lined up this festive season. 

Here are the fixtures you won't want to miss:

December 20: Ulster v Munster (21:35)
December 21: Stormers v Lions (15:45) at DHL Stadium
December 21: Sharks v Bulls (18:00) at Hollywoodbets Kings Park

December 27: Munster v Leinster (21:35)
December 28: Stormers v Sharks (17:00) at DHL Stadium

Imagine the electric atmosphere at DHL Stadium as the Stormers take on their coastal rivals, the Sharks! Or picture the intense derby as the Sharks host the Bulls in a sweltering Durban!

With the festive season in full swing, what better way to celebrate than with friends, family, and a day of thrilling rugby action? And the best part? You can catch all the action live on SuperSport!

So mark your calendars, gather your squad and get ready for a festive month of rugby in South Africa!