Stormers Rally, Lions Dominate in Latest URC Clashes

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Apr 24, 2026, 12:00

The Stormers are back in the game, revving up their engines after a recent dip, while the Lions are roaring louder than ever, notching their sixth consecutive win this season. As the clashes across the board intensify, here's the insider scoop on who's expected to dominate in the upcoming matches.

Starting off the weekend, the Cardiff versus Ospreys game is splitting opinions. Dylan Johnson sees a win for Ospreys by 8 points, whereas Simon Borchardt backs Cardiff with a modest 3-point lead. Juandre Joubert and Lindiz van Zilla are more optimistic about Cardiff, predicting a 12 and 3-point advantage respectively, while Morne Esben believes Ospreys will edge out by 4 points.

The Edinburgh versus Sharks match also shows divided forecasts. Joubert's betting on Edinburgh by a solid 10 points. Contrarily, Esben thinks the Sharks will snatch a victory by 9 points, with Borchardt and Johnson giving them a narrower 3 and 2-point lead respectively. Van Zilla's faith in Edinburgh gives them a slight edge with 3 points.

As for Zebre versus Dragons, consensus leans heavily towards Zebre, with predictions favoring them by margins ranging from 5 to 11 points, showcasing potential dominance in the match.

The Stormers are set to face Glasgow Warriors, and most are in favor of the Stormers taking this one home. Predictions range from a 5 to 12-point lead, except for van Zilla who throws a curveball, backing Glasgow by 6 points.

The Lions are tipped to continue their impressive run against Connacht, with predictions heavily skewed in their favor. Joubert's bold call sees the Lions demolishing Connacht by a whopping 22 points.

"No time to reshuffle as Sharks fight on."

Moving on to Munster versus Ulster, the game could go either way with Munster slightly favored to win, according to most predictions, showing potential for a tight match.

Over in Scarlets versus Vodacom Bulls, the Bulls are seen as the favorites, with Esben predicting a substantial 20-point victory, highlighting confidence in their capabilities.

Finally, the Benetton versus Leinster match has Leinster pegged as clear favorites, with Johnson predicting a massive 22-point lead, underscoring their current form and strength.

The weekend is packed with high-stakes matches that could see tables turning and powerhouses asserting dominance, making every game a must-watch event for rugby aficionados.

 
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