URC quarterfinals confirmed

NEWS: The United Rugby Championship confirmed the quarterfinals of the global showpiece.

The tournament’s league stages finished in dramatic fashion this weekend, the four home quarterfinalists – Leinster, Bulls, Sharks and Glasgow Warriors – all learned who they face.

The results from Round 18 ensured that the four home teams were ranked; Leinster (one), Bulls (two), Sharks (three) and Glasgow Warriors (four).

This sets up an intriguing quarterfinal slate in two weeks’ time which includes three cross-hemisphere battles.

Quarterfinals

Friday, May 30

Quarterfinal Four:

Glasgow Warriors (four) v (Stormers (five)
Venue: Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
Kick-off: 19.35 (20.35 SA time; 18.35 GMT)

Saturday, May 31

Quarterfinal Two:

Bulls (two) v Edinburgh (seven)
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off: 13.30 (12.30 UK time; 11.30 GMT)

Quarterfinal One:

Leinster (one) v Scarlets (eight)
Venue: Lansdowne Road Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 15.00 (14.00 GMT)

Quarterfinal Three:

Sharks (three) v Munster (six)
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 18.30 (17.30 UK time; 16.30 GMT)

Semifinals – Saturday, June 7

Semifinal One: Winner Quarterfinal One v Winner Quarterfinal Four
Semifinal Two: Winner Quarterfinal Two v Winner Quarterfinal Three

Grand Final – Saturday, June 14