The Stormers held off a fierce comeback from the Bulls to claim a memorable 30-26 win at Loftus on Saturday.

Bok wing Makazole Mapimpi scored three tries as the Sharks claimed a 47-37 win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The United Rugby Championship (URC) has seen its inaugural season disrupted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The URC continued this weekend with the South African teams in action in a hastily arranged derby round after Omicron threw a spanner in the works.

While the Bulls are currently enjoying some R&R, they are chomping at the prospect of seeing some spectators in the stands.

The tough nature of the URC was again underlined on the weekend where only the Stormers managed a victory for the four South African franchises taking on the best of Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

Loose forward Junior Pokomela will make his Stormers debut in the United Rugby Championship encounter with the Dragons in Newport on Friday.

The Lions team will head to Belfast in their final tour fixture of the United Rugby Championship (VURC) to face Irish side, Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Follow the action from the Dam Health Stadium in the Scottish capital as the Stormers meet Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship.

Glasgow Warriors vs Lions: It’s round three of the United Rugby Championship, keep it here to follow the action from Scotstoun Stadium.

Edinburgh await the Stormers at The DAM Health Stadium in what promises to be a fascinating encounter on Saturday 9 October 2021.

The Glasgow Warriors host the Lions at Scotstoun Stadium from 16:00 on Saturday 9 October 2021 looking to keep a fine run at home going.

The Lions have bolstered their player and coaching ranks ahead of the United Rugby Championships (URC).