A Leinster blitz before and after halftime secured a 31-7 victory over Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship. Rob Russell opened the scoring for Leinster, countered by Jacopo Trulla's try for Zebre to even the score. Andrew Osborne's try just before halftime, followed by Luke McGrath and Scott Penny's scores in the second half, ensured Leinster's victory. Russell added another try towards the end of the match to maintain their lead in the URC standings. Ross Byrne and Ciaran Frawley also had notable performances for Leinster.

Damian Willemse's standout performance led the Stormers to victory over Edinburgh, while the Scarlets secured a last-minute win over Benetton. The Bulls defeated the Dragons with a bonus-point victory, lifting them to second place in the standings. Dragons showed resilience but ultimately fell short, with Corey Baldwin scoring their only try. Bulls showcased their power and skill throughout the match, dominating the scrums and capitalizing on opportunities to secure the win. Dragons put up a strong fight but struggled to match the Bulls' performance.

Despite an early red card for prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, the Lions triumphed over Connacht 38-14. The Lions managed to secure their first win in Ireland, moving into the top eight in the URC standings. Francke Horn and JC Pretorius both scored to give the Lions a lead at halftime, responding well to Ntlabakanye's dismissal. Edwill van der Merwe's intercept try further extended the Lions' lead, despite Connacht's efforts.

Erich Cronje, Horn, and Morne van den Berg added more tries for the Lions, sealing a comprehensive victory. Jordan Hendrikse's conversions were key in securing the Lions' win.