Glasgow Warriors continued their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season with a 36-19 bonus-point win over Connacht at Scotstoun.

The Ospreys' South Africa tour is over. Iestyn Rhys-Thomas assesses their opening two URC games and what needs to improve before Friday's trip to Rodney Parade.

Franco Smith says Glasgow Warriors will learn from their dramatic 33-33 URC draw with Ulster after surrendering a late lead.

Clayton McMillan says Munster’s search for a new CEO will not distract his team after Ian Flanagan confirmed his October departure.

Ospreys receive a premises licence for redeveloped St Helen’s ahead of their first URC home game against Dragons on October 24.

John Dobson praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership, energy and physical presence ahead of the Springbok captain’s Stormers return.

Ian Flanagan will leave his role as Munster Rugby CEO at the end of October as the province continues an organisational review.

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.

Dragons head into their URC opener against Benetton confident after strong pre-season wins, with Filo Tiatia targeting a top-eight push.

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

Jamie Ritchie will miss Glasgow Warriors’ opening games but could return from ankle and Achilles injuries before the November break.

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

Ulster ran in seven tries to beat the Ospreys 45-28 in a lively pre-season match at Affidea Stadium in Belfast.

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.

Clayton McMillan sees positives in Munster’s 47-26 pre-season defeat to La Rochelle as preparations continue for the new URC season.

Ospreys appoint Dan Griffiths and Richard Lancaster to senior leadership roles as the club prepares for its move to St Helen’s.