The United Rugby Championship involves teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. The league is one of the three major professional leagues in Europe, the most successful teams from which go forward to compete in the European Rugby.
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.
WRU confirms plan to reduce pro rugby teams in Wales to three by 2028.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has announced a 39-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series, signalling the start of a new era for Welsh rugby.
The Scarlets will travel to London to play Harlequins in a friendly match at The Stoop on Friday 21 November at 7:45 pm.
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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.
