After reaching last season’s Challenge Cup semi-finals, what positives can Dragons take into this year's European campaign following the opening rounds of the URC? Plus, Iestyn Rhys-Thomas reflects on a good week for Ospreys and Scarlets.

Cardiff began the URC season with a 21-15 derby victory over Scarlets, who showed their attacking threat, while an international pair impressed. Iestyn Rhys-Thomas analyses the contest.

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.

Saracens beat Scarlets 26-14 at Parc y Scarlets to finish pre-season with an away win.

Gareth Anscombe embraces a mentoring role at Scarlets while competing for selection and questioning Welsh rugby’s planned restructure.

Dragons scored 61 unanswered second-half points to crush Scarlets 80-14 in pre-season at Church Bank.

Scarlets centre Gabe McDonald signs a new contract after impressing in pre-season and scoring his first senior try against Exeter.

Scarlets release Chris Apoua after an Achilles rupture as Taine Plumtree also misses the start of the 2026-27 season.

Josh Macleod will captain Scarlets for a fourth season in 2026-27 as Nigel Davies leads a revamped squad into the new URC campaign.

Wales centre Eddie James signs a new Scarlets contract, keeping the 24-year-old academy graduate at Parc y Scarlets for the coming seasons.

WRU board rejects calls to resign and defends its plan to reduce Welsh professional rugby from four teams to three from 2028.

Scarlets sign experienced tight-head prop Chris Apoua, adding power, Super Rugby experience and greater competition to their forward pack.

Scarlets appoint Brad Harrington as high performance consultant for 2026-27, strengthening player, coaching and performance pathways.

Scarlets insist they will remain at the heart of west Wales after WRU plans left them battling Ospreys for survival.

The Welsh Rugby Union confirms one men’s professional team will be cut from 2028/29, leaving Scarlets or Ospreys at risk.

Henry Thomas extends his Scarlets contract for 2026-27, giving the Welsh region experience and depth at tight-head prop.

Scarlets sign Crusaders and All Blacks-capped forward Cullen Grace ahead of the 2026-27 season to strengthen their pack.

Scarlets sign Welsh-qualified full-back Isaac Murray-Macgregor from the Canterbury and Crusaders rugby pathway in New Zealand.

Cardiff's URC quarter-final exit marked the end of the domestic season for the four Welsh regions. TRU's Iestyn Rhys-Thomas reviews the campaign and examines what comes next.

Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a contract extension that will keep him at his home club for a 19th season.