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.
Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka retires at 36 after a remarkable career featuring two Springbok caps and over a decade at Loftus.
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.
Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Rugby as Coach Development Advisor, supporting coaching pathways across academy, schools, clubs and province.
Joe Schmidt is set to join Ulster Rugby in a consultancy role focused on supporting age-grade coach development.
Henry Thomas extends his Scarlets contract for 2026-27, giving the Welsh region experience and depth at tight-head prop.
.jpg "Callum Sheedy has been dubbed the 'assist king' for Cardiff this season")
