Round 9 then sees 2026 begin in style, with a blockbuster slate of fixtures featuring Irish, South African, and Welsh derbies packed into three action-filled days from 1–3 January
Dragons v Scarlets🟡🔴
Who came out on top in the opening fixture of 2026?
Ospreys v Cardiff Rugby ⚫️🔵
Cardiff looked to maintain their Play-Offs charge at Ospresy.
Ulster v Munster ⚪️🦌
Friday night lights returned to the Affidea Stadium as Ulster hosted Munster in a crucial clash.
Hollywoodbets Sharks v Lions 🦈🦁
The Lions visited a re-energized Shark Tank
DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls ⚡️🐂
Could the Stormers maintain their perfect record when the Vodacom Bulls visited?
Benetton v Edinburgh 🦁🏰
Edinburgh looked to bounce back from 1872 Cup disappointment at Benetton
Leinster v Connacht 🔵🦅
Leinster looked to go three from three over the Festive derby period
Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma ⚔️🦓
Glasgow aimed to go five in a row at home this season
