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.
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?
The second instalment of the United Rugby Championship season gets underway on Friday night following a tricky opening weekend for the four Welsh teams.
The weekly Welsh view from the United Rugby Championship with Iestyn Rhys-Thomas as Cardiff’s bonus-point win over the Lions was the bright spot for the regions in Round One.
Wales international Mason Grady has been ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series after suffering an AC joint injury during Cardiff Rugby’s pre-season match against Richmond.
Welsh rugby faces a big few weeks as WRU chief executive Abi Tierney confirmed that the governing body will deliver its "optimal solution" which could help to reshape the professional game in Wales.
The new Wales boss shared his vision for the national team and spoke about the “big effect” and excitement surrounding Louis Rees-Zammit’s return to rugby.
Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his return to rugby union following an 18-month stint pursuing a career in the National Football League.
England will likely dominate the Six Nations conversation in a home World Cup year, but Scotland's opening meeting with Wales will see both teams looking to “push on to new heights”.