The opening block of fixtures in this season’s United Rugby Championship has drawn to a close and as the league pauses for the Quilter Nations Series, the Welsh regions have plenty to ponder both on and off the field.

Head coach Leo Cullen has selected five uncapped players in the match-day squad for Leinster Rugby’s United Rugby Championship game against Zebre Parma at the Aviva Stadium.

The Scarlets will travel to London to play Harlequins in a friendly match at The Stoop on Friday 21 November at 7:45 pm.

Iestyn Rhys-Thomas' latest URC preview as the Welsh teams prepare for a big weekend. Dragons host Cardiff in the East Wales derby, Scarlets begin their South African tour, and Ospreys aim to challenge Glasgow Warriors.

Leinster and Munster will renew their historic rivalry this weekend in the first interprovincial derby of the season, with both sides looking to make a statement in the United Rugby Championship.

Dragons defence coach Dale MacLeod has urged his side to “take another step forward” when they face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Cardiff Rugby have confirmed four changes to their line-up for Saturday night’s United Rugby Championship clash against Connacht at the Arms Park.

Scarlets have secured the short-term services of Dragons lock Steve Cummins as they manage an injury crisis in their second row.

Three Welsh regions remain winless in the United Rugby Championship, but with a draw and a postponement thrown in, could better fortunes be just around the corner?

Liam Belcher praises Cardiff’s fight after narrow defeat to Munster.

The United Rugby Championship has postponed the Round 2 clash between Edinburgh Rugby and Ulster due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Amy.

The second instalment of the United Rugby Championship season gets underway on Friday night following a tricky opening weekend for the four Welsh teams.

Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan will sit out Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at Thomond Park after failing a Head Injury Assessment in last week’s win over the Scarlets.

Uncertainty still hangs over Welsh rugby, but for now, the four regions are preparing for the new United Rugby Championship season. TRU's Iestyn Rhys-Thomas looks ahead.

Tadhg Beirne confirmed as Munster captain again for 2025-26 under Clayton McMillan.

Josh Macleod will continue as captain of the Scarlets for the 2025-26 season, marking his third year in the role.

Leinster Rugby has extended the contracts of senior coaches Jacques Nienaber, Tyler Bleyendaal, and Robin McBryde through the end of the 2026/27 season.

Edinburgh have released a comprehensive injury report as they prepare to face Ulster in a pre-season match at Affidea Stadium on Friday.

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has indicated that Tadhg Beirne is likely to continue as captain for the upcoming season.

Leinster Rugby have confirmed that South African-born backrower Josh Neill will be part of the province’s Year One Academy intake, with his arrival scheduled for early 2026.