It’s crunch time in the United Rugby Championship, with the quarterfinals serving up an enticing mix of northern grit and southern flair. Whether you’re chasing glory on SuperBru or looking for sharp betting angles, here’s your essential guide to this weekend’s knockout clashes.
Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers
Prediction: Stormers to win by 1-5 points
SuperBru Pick: Stormers by 3
Betting Tip: Stormers +2.5 handicap
Glasgow have been rock-solid at Scotstoun, but the Stormers know how to win knockout rugby. Their blend of bruising forwards and lightning backs—Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Libbok, Gelant, Senatla—gives them the X-factor Glasgow may lack. If Salmaan Moerat and Evan Roos can assert dominance early, the Stormers will thrive in broken field play. Glasgow’s best chance? Set-piece precision and crowd energy.
Verdict: The Stormers’ big-game experience might just outlast the Warriors in a nail-biter.
Vodacom Bulls vs Edinburgh
Prediction: Bulls to win by 15+
SuperBru Pick: Bulls by 18
Betting Tip: Bulls -11.5 handicap
It’s hard to back against the Bulls at Loftus. Altitude, power rugby, and an increasingly slick backline spell danger for an Edinburgh side with guts but gaps. With Willie Le Roux marshalling play and Canan Moodie in red-hot form, this could get away from the Scots by halftime. Expect a late flurry from the Bulls to seal it with style.
Verdict: Home fortress + firepower = comfortable win. Bonus point likely.
Leinster vs Scarlets
Prediction: Leinster to win by 20+
SuperBru Pick: Leinster by 26
Betting Tip: Leinster to win both halves
This might be the most straightforward fixture of the round. Scarlets have shown heart, but their defence has been too leaky against elite opposition. Leinster—rested, ruthless, and stacked with internationals—should flex their depth and shut this down early. Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe, and RG Snyman are all in ominous form.
Verdict: A professional dismantling. Don’t overthink this one.
Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Munster
Prediction: Sharks to win by 5-8 points
SuperBru Pick: Sharks by 7
Betting Tip: Sharks to win @ 1.90 (even odds)
This is the toughest to call. Munster are a nasty playoff outfit and seasoned road warriors, but Durban’s heat and the Sharks’ late-season resurgence level the playing field. Jordan Hendrikse is due a big game in a do-or-die encounter, and if Siya Kolisi and Andre Esterhuizen lead from the front, the Sharks could ride the crowd’s energy to a famous win.
Expect a tactical arm-wrestle early before space opens up. It’s a coin toss, but home advantage nudges this in the Sharks’ favour.
Verdict: A Durban dogfight, but the Sharks might bite hardest in the final quarter.
Final Whistle
This URC quarterfinal weekend has something for everyone—upsets, power plays, and unpredictable outcomes. For SuperBru players, play it bold with away wins for the Stormers and Sharks. From a betting standpoint, Leinster and the Bulls are your banker picks, while Durban and Glasgow offer value if you’re chasing margins.
Let the knockout chaos begin.
May your picks be sharp and your punts profitable.
