**The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is upon us and it promises to be a thrilling weekend of action.** With home play-offs and Heineken Champions Cup places on the line, there remains plenty to be decided in Round 18. It has also been a busy week off the field, with the Cell C Sharks tying down a key trio to new contracts and URC stars dominating the shortlist for the European Player of the Year award. Here are five things to know ahead of the weekend.
