URC: Sharks fixtures for new season

The Sharks will open their 2023/24 URC campaign with two challenging away clashes against defending champions Munster and Leinster in Ireland respectively.

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STARTING ON THE ROAD

Yes that’s right, the Sharks will kick start their URC championship bid with an arduous four-match tour of Europe, where they will play Munster and Leinster in the opening two games, followed by clashes against the Ospreys and Zebre.

Upon their return to Durban, they’ll play two home games against Connacht and the Dragons, before their first derby of the season against the Bulls at Loftus.

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The Sharks will debut in the Challenge Cup in mid-December, and are scheduled for URC action again in January, while fans can expect blockbuster festive showdowns in with the Lions and Stormers, respectively.

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SHARKS URC FIXTURES FOR 2023/24 SEASON

R1 – Saturday, 21 October, 6:15pm
v Munster (A)

R2 – Saturday, 28 October, 5:55pm
v Leinster (A)

R3 – Friday, 3 November, 9:35pm
v Ospreys (A)

R4 – Friday, 10 November, 7:30pm
v Zebre (A)

R5 – Saturday, 18 November, 5pm
v Connacht (H)

R6 – Saturday, 25 November, 7:05pm
v Dragons (H)

R7 – Saturday, 2 December, 3pm
v Bulls (A)

Challenge Cup R1 – 8/9/10 December

Challenge Cup R2 – 15/16/17 December

R8 – Saturday, 23 December, 5pm
v Lions (H)

R9 – Saturday, 30 December 7pm
v Stormers (A)

Challenge Cup R3 – 12/13/14 January

Challenge Cup R4 – 19/20/21 January

R10 – Saturday, 17 February, 5:05pm
v Stormers (H)

R11 – Saturday, 2 March, 3pm
v Lions (A)

R12 – Saturday, 23 March, 3pm
v Ulster (H)

R13 – Saturday, 30 March 3pm
v Edinburgh (H)

R14 – Friday, 19 April, 8:35pm
v Glasgow (A)

R15 – Friday, 26 April, 8:35pm
v Scarlets (A)

R16 – Saturday, 11 May, 4:05pm
v Benetton (H)

R17 – Saturday, 18 May, 6:15pm
v Cardiff (H)

R18 – Saturday, 1 June, 4:05pm
v Bulls (H)

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