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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/- | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Glasgow Warriors | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 148 | 112 | +36 | 5 | 23 |
| 2 |  Bulls | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 214 | 106 | +108 | 5 | 21 |
| 3 |  Stormers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 166 | 101 | +65 | 5 | 21 |
| 4 |  Sharks | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 107 | +33 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 | Edinburgh | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 123 | 95 | +28 | 3 | 19 |
| 6 |  Leinster | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 149 | 81 | +68 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 |  Cardiff Blues | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 113 | 107 | +6 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 |  Dragons | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 137 | 128 | +9 | 4 | 14 |
| 9 |  Ospreys | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 147 | -35 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 |  Benetton Treviso | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 115 | 104 | +11 | 5 | 11 |
| 11 |  Connacht | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 109 | 161 | -52 | 2 | 10 |
| 12 |  Munster | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 93 | 113 | -20 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 | Lions | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 107 | 162 | -55 | 1 | 9 |
| 14 |  Scarlets | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 134 | 191 | -57 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Ulster | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 121 | 160 | -39 | 5 | 9 |
| 16 |  Zebre | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 93 | 199 | -106 | 2 | 2 |
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FAQs: Lions vs Edinburgh
How can I watch Lions vs Edinburgh live?
Flo Rugby and URC.tv will carry Lions vs Edinburgh live. Premier Sports and SuperSport will also broadcast the match. These are the live coverage options for the October 23 meeting in the United Rugby Championship.
What time does Lions vs Edinburgh start?
The match kicks off Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. UK and Ireland time. The same kickoff is 8:45 p.m. in South Africa, where the Lions are based.
Where is Lions vs Edinburgh being played?
The match is at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh, with Edinburgh playing at home and the Lions visiting. Tickets for Edinburgh Rugby vs 10bet Lions are offered through a Ticketmaster partner site.
When do the gates open?
Gates open two hours before kickoff, so fans can enter at 5:45 p.m. local time. That gives anyone attending at Hive Stadium two hours before the 7:45 p.m. start.
Is Lions vs Edinburgh a regular-season match?
Yes. This is a Round 4 match in the 2026–27 BKT United Rugby Championship, not a playoff game. The top eight teams advance to the playoffs, which begin with the quarterfinals on May 28.