It was a mixed weekend of action for the South African sides last time out in the URC, with the high-flying Stormers seeing their impressive unbeaten record come to an end.
With the Sharks ending up as the side that put pay to the Stormers’ 100% streak, they will be looking to back that showing up again this weekend, with a double header of South African action lying in wait.
Both the Bulls and the Lions produced decent showings on the road in the UK last time out, with the former managing a win in the Scottish capital and the latter playing their part in an entertaining draw with Ospreys in South Wales.
This weekend should be a proper showcase of South African domestic rugby, and with no love lost between any of these sides, it should be a belter of a round of URC action.
Here is a look at some of our top tips for URC Round 11:
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Claim Welcome Bonus!URC Round 11 Predictions
Saturday 31/1/26
There is a very familiar feeling beginning to manifest for both the Lions and the Bulls, who are looking to put their best feet forward, with the second half of the season approaching.
Ellis Park should be rocking for this one, with the Lions looking to build on some very impressive results in 2026 so far and they showcased their free-flowing rugby in drawing with the Ospreys last weekend.
For the Bulls, the nature of their gritty win at Edinburgh last weekend will be hugely motivating and there is a feeling that they are clicking into gear at just the right time.
This will be high-octane from the outset, with both sides looking to get the job done with ball in hand and this could suit the Bulls a touch more than the Lions.
Result Prediction: Bulls to win by 14
Seldom do two sides get the chance to clash twice in quick succession in professional rugby but the Sharks and Stormers lock horns again here in Durban.
Nobody really gave the Sharks any hope of picking up a result last weekend against this fixture, but they outgunned the Stormers on their home patch impressively.
That win for the Sharks should give them something to cling onto here but for the Stormers, it will surely only serve as extra motivation in this one.
Having seen their 100% record disappear, the Stormers are now sitting second in the URC table, behind Glasgow and they will be eager to rectify that in this one.
This could be another breakneck encounter, but Stormers are a savvy outfit, and they could pick up a revenge win on the road here.
Result Prediction: Stormers by 3
