RUGBY THRILLS - what to expect this weekend

Rugby fans, get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with fierce competition and thrilling clashes! SuperSport Rugby (Channel 211) will be bringing you top-tier matches from Super Rugby Pacific and the United Rugby Championship, ensuring that no tackle, try, or dramatic comeback is missed.

Super Rugby Pacific – Round 16

The final round of Super Rugby Pacific sees teams making their last push to secure playoff positions. With just one match left for each side, every decision, every moment of brilliance, and every tactical play could be the difference between advancing to the knockout stage or bowing out early. 

Expect high-intensity rugby as teams throw everything they have into one final effort!  

Fixtures:

Friday, May 30

9am – Highlanders vs Chiefs  
11:30am – Brumbies vs Crusaders

Saturday, May 31
 
 6:30am – Blues vs Waratahs  
 9am – Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika  

United Rugby Championship

The United Rugby Championship has reached its most thrilling phase—the quarter-finals! Only eight teams remain, with each match a do-or-die battle for a spot in the semifinals. Every squad knows there’s no second chance, meaning expect relentless defense, high-pressure kicking, and daring attacking plays. 

Can South Africa’s franchises secure dominance, or will the European heavyweights hold firm? This weekend guarantees elite-level rugby with stakes higher than ever!  

Fixtures:
 
Friday, May 30
 
8:30pm – Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers  

Saturday, May 31
 
1:25pm – Vodacom Bulls vs Edinburgh Rugby  
3:55pm – Leinster Rugby vs Scarlets  
6:25pm – Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Munster Rugby  

Settle in, get your matchday snacks ready, and prepare for a rugby spectacle— all live on SuperSport Rugby (Channel 211).