Match official appointments to 26 January 2025

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with the Vodacom URC returning after a few weeks of European rugby, while the Women’s Premier Division kicks off in South Africa on Saturday.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Friday, 24 January 2025

Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht at Scoutstoun Stadium, Glasgow - 21h35
Referee: Adam Jones
Assistant Referees: Sam Grove-White, Ru Campbell
Television Match Official: Aled Griffiths

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Ospreys vs Benetton at Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea - 21h35
Referee: Ian Kenny
Assistant Referees: Ben Whitehouse, Craig Evans
Television Match Official: Colin Brett

Emirates Lions vs Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg - 14h45
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant Referees: Griffin Colby, Cwengile Jadezweni
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman
Split Screen: Ben Crouse

Scarlets vs Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli - 17h00
Referee: Eoghan Cross
Assistant Referees: Craig Evans, Aaron Parry
Television Match Official: Colin Stanley

Leinster vs DHL Stormers at Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 19h00
Referee: Andrea Piardi
Assistant Referees: Chris Busby, Jonathan Erskine
Television Match Official: Matteo Liperini

Cardiff vs Hollywoodbets Sharks at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff - 19h15
Referee: Mike Adamson
Assistant Referees: Mike English, Gwyn Morris
Television Match Official: Andrew McMenemy

Dragons RFC vs Munster at Rodney Parade, Newport - 21h35
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi
Assistant Referees: Ben Connor, Matthew Leon
Television Match Official: Stefano Penne

Ulster vs Zebre Parma at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast - 19h30
Referee: Ben Breakspear
Assistant Referees: Robbie Jenkinson, Tomas O'Sullivan
Television Match Official: Tom Spurrier

Women's Premier Division

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Border Ladies vs Sharks Women at Baysville High School, East London - 13h00
Referee: Siya Mhana

EP Queens vs Bulls Daisies at Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha - 13h00
Referee: Siyanda Pikoli

Sanlam Boland Dames vs Golden Lions Women at Boland Stadium, Wellington - 12h00
Referee: Luvuyo Maceba

DHL Western Province vs Free State Women at False Bay RFC, Cape Town - 15h00
Referee: Angie Bezuidenhout

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When he wore the green and gold for the Springbok Sevens the first time – on 28 January 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand – Zain Davids was the proudest man alive and on Friday, eight years later, he will again be on cloud nine when he runs out in his 50th HSBC SVNS tournament for the Blitzboks in Perth.

Challenge Cup Round of 16 match details confirmed

Following a tense conclusion to the pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions all through to the playoffs.

French masterclass shows SA teams what to aim for

A thrilling final pool round in the Investec Champions Cup, with the three South African teams exiting the competition before the Round of 16, the top French sides delivered a masterclass in what is required to go all the way, while some other teams provided heroic performances that inspired the passion and emotion from their supporters that make this competition special.

Speakers announced for Women’s Leadership Academy 2025

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship announced a great line-up of global female leaders who are confirmed for the 2025 Women's Leadership Academy programme and young women interested in working in the sports industry should apply to join this free CV-boosting programme soon, as applications close 31 January.

Bulls, Sharks and Lions into Challenge Cup playoffs

There was a ray of light for the South African franchises this past weekend as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Emirates Lions qualified for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 following the completion of the pool rounds in both European competitions.