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United Rugby Championship Preview: What lies ahead for Wales' four regions?

As the United Rugby Championship returns, Iestyn-Rhys Thomas assesses the four Welsh regions, from key signings and players to watch to their hopes for the new season.

From BUCS to Wales: Sean Lynn’s side rediscover the winning habit

Iestyn Rhys-Thomas and Mark Ashcroft combine to look back on Wales’ 50-19 victory over the Springbok Women and tell us why Friday's win felt like another key moment in the coaching journey of Sean Lynn.

Springboks turn Perth Test into another examination of their extraordinary depth

South Africa have made 13 changes to their starting XV to face Australia, but their rotation and experimentation should not be mistaken for a weakened Springboks side.

Bigger and bolder than ever before - BUCS Super Rugby returns

BUCS Super Rugby returns, arguably bigger and better than ever. As the competition enters its 10th season, Adam Gaston previews all 10 sides gunning for university rugby’s biggest prize.

The TRU View: National Two North’s leading trio lay down early markers

Sedgley Park, Hull Ionians and Preston Grasshoppers maintained their unbeaten starts as Talking Rugby Union’s six focus clubs went head-to-head on a high-scoring afternoon.

Latest Rugby News

Ethan Staddon faces long lay-off at Bristol

Darcy Graham will miss Scotland’s Nations Championship campaign and Edinburgh’s early URC season after suffering a ruptured bicep.

Darcy Graham ruled out of Nations Championship

Dragons ready for URC opener after strong pre-season

Tom Wood will miss Munster’s opening months after shoulder surgery, adding to their fly-half injury problems before the United Rugby Championship seas

Tom Wood ruled out until new year for Munster

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Pro D2 Notes: Four Rounds In, and This Week Could Tell Us Plenty

Toulouse hit back in style, Pau surge to the top and La Rochelle remain unbeaten as the Top 14 delivers another dramatic weekend of French club rugby.

Le Notebook No.2: Toulouse Answer Back, Pau Take Flight and Racing Already Need Answers

South Africa and New Zealand lost enough injured talent to build a formidable combined XV

Could South Africa and New Zealand name an injured XV to rival the series stars?

Pro D2 after three rounds sees Oyonnax, Brive and Provence stay unbeaten, while Grenoble, Montauban and Colomiers show how unpredictable the league ca

Pro D2 After Three Rounds: The Favourites Are Flying with France’s Second Tier ‘Already Producing Chaos’

National League Rugby

Mike Brown set to leave Esher for Loughborough role in 2027

Podcasts & Video

Rassie Has Seen Enough - Boks Change Course For Cape Town

Emerging Talent

Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle Red Bulls - Striking the balance between ambition and realism

Jimmy Staples and England ready for physically demanding semi-final against hard-edged South Africa

‘Time to put our best foot forward’: Nick Lilley on England's U20 hopes, different environments and Exeter's shift in mentality

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

Women's Rugby

Sarah Bern is included in England line up for the game against New Zealand

University Rugby

Scottish Rugby

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

TRU Xtra

Damian de Allende (in picture) and Quinn Tupaea form a physically imposing centre partnership.

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