URC Preview | Zebre v Edinburgh

Saturday, October 10, 15:00 UK / 16:00 ITA & SA, Stadio Lanfranchi

Broadcasters: Sky Italia, Premier Sports, SuperSport, URC.tv, FloRugby

The big picture

Edinburgh travel to Parma two from two after Rory McHaffie's late try and James Grayson's touchline conversion secured a 17-13 win over DHL Stormers. Zebre remain winless but collected a try bonus point after a strong final-quarter rally at Cardiff.

Team news

Edinburgh side to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon

Match angles

• Zebre are seeking their first URC victory since opening last season with back-to-back triumphs in Parma.

• Edinburgh have won their opening two URC matches and have not started a season with three consecutive victories since

2015/16.

• Edinburgh have won their last two URC matches on the road, against Ulster and Dragons, and have not won three such

matches in succession since March 2018.

• Edinburgh's 31-30 victory over Zebre in April ended a three-match unbeaten run for the Italians in the head-to-head series.

Form snapshot

Zebre Parma last 6 URC: L-L-L-L-L-L

Edinburgh last 6 URC: W-W-W-L-W-W

Recent URC meetings

In the last five meetings: Zebre Parma 2 wins, Edinburgh 2 wins, 1 draw.

17 Apr 2026: Edinburgh 31 Zebre Parma 30

27 Sep 2025: Zebre Parma 31 Edinburgh 28

25 Apr 2025: Zebre Parma 25 Edinburgh 25

Overall URC H2H

Zebre Parma 7 wins, Edinburgh 17 wins, 1 draw.

Key players in the URC this season

Zebre Parma: 5 players share the team try lead with 1 each; Tommaso Allan leads their scoring with 11 points.

Edinburgh: 6 players share the team try lead with 1 each; James Grayson leads their scoring with 21 points.

Match officials

Referee: Adam Jones (WRU, 54th game)

AR1: Clara Munarini (FIR)

AR2: Riccardo Angelucci (FIR)

TMO: Keith David (WRU)