Rating how the Welsh clubs have started the season
Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets finish their first blocks of the season in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
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Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets finish their first blocks of the season in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
The Welsh URC talking points as Ospreys win their St Helen's homecoming, Scarlets give Stormers a scare and Cardiff and Dragons disappoint.
Ospreys do the double over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship in their winning return to St Helen's.
Ospreys and Dragons will field all their players in Wales' Nations Championship squad for Saturday's URC derby at St Helen's.
Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out.
Dragons, Ospreys, Scarlets and Cardiff players give Wales boss Steve Tandy plenty to mull over before he names his Nations Championship squad on Tuesday.
Dragons turn a half-time deficit around to beat Perpignan in their Challenge Cup opener at Rodney Parade.
Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman to have surgery on a bicep injury, ruling him out of contention for Wales' Nations Championship campaign.
Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
Dragons secure a Welsh derby win in a United Rugby Championship (URC) 10-try thrilling encounter at Rodney Parade in Newport.
Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.
BBC Sport Wales looks at the prospects for Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
Dragons aim to secure new contract with head coach Filo Tiatia as he prepares for a second full season in charge at Rodney Parade.
Four summer signings are tipped to make a big impact at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.