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URC season preview: How will the four Welsh regions fare?
Will Scarlets maintain momentum? Do Cardiff have the forward power? Can Ospreys soar again? Is the only way up for Dragons?
Mark Orders
23 Sep 2025, 12:23
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Are green shoots emerging after annus horribilis? Wales' turbulent year reviewed
Coaching change, losing streaks and off-field controversy have blighted the Welsh game, but there may be some cause for optimism.
Mark Orders
16 Jul 2025, 5:02
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'If any Welsh side makes the URC knockout games, it will be worth applauding’
Many expected the Welsh regions to be URC whipping boys this term, but three have proved largely competitive.
Mark Orders
15 May 2025, 11:52
Answer to Cardiff meeting query stuns Josh Adams: 'That came as a shock'
It will be knock-out rugby when these two Welsh play-off hopefuls lock horns in the opening game of the Judgement Day derby double…
Simon Thomas
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Can likely lads deliver long overdue positivity in Wales?
Reeling from more financial strain, and still seeking a new head coach, Wales' summer tour of Japan may offer shafts of light.
Mark Orders
16 Apr 2025, 13:21
Scarlets punish ill disciplined Ospreys to keep play-off hopes alive
Scarlets kept their end-of-season play-off hopes alive with a 38-22 bonus-point win over Ospreys in a pulsating Welsh derby.
PA
29 Mar 2025, 13:22
Adam Beard makes long-awaited Ospreys injury return
After four months out of action, Welsh international Adam Beard makes a very welcome return for the Ospreys as they continue their…
Simon Thomas
21 Mar 2025, 10:50
Opinion
Gatland will stand or fall on controversial Wales calls as feelings run high
Warren Gatland is shy of quality in some areas but the Wales coach's Six Nations picks must deliver if he is to keep his job.
Mark Orders
15 Jan 2025, 7:57
Ospreys overcome a first-half red card to grab URC draw at Cardiff
Despite the red card, the visitors continued to be the better side with Cardiff having to survive sustained late pressure in order…
PA
02 Jan 2025, 3:31
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Patience the watchword for Wales as sobering reality dawns
Warren Gatland's wish for more muscular players will not be quickly - or easily - satisfied.
Mark Orders
05 Dec 2024, 9:02
Opinion
Recalled stars and in-form exiles give Wales autumn upgrade
Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
Mark Orders
23 Oct 2024, 9:32
Bulls maintain winning start to URC season at Ospreys’ expense
Bulls maintained their winning start to the United Rugby Championship season following a 29-19 win over Ospreys at the Swansea.com…
PA
12 Oct 2024, 16:58
The one Wales selection ripped as 'demoralising' by Ian Gough
Former Wales lock Ian Gough has criticized Cory Hill's unexpected international recall as "demoralising" for home-based players.
Ian Cameron
10 Jun 2024, 5:47
Jack Crowley shines as Munster beat Ospreys to earn home URC semi-final
Jack Crowley kicked 13 points as Munster overcame eighth-place finishers Ospreys 23-7 at Thomond Park to earn a BKT United Rugby C…
PA
07 Jun 2024, 16:21
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Gatland playing the long game but Wales must start moving forwards
The shrewd coach knew what he signed up for, but Wales cannot continue delivering mediocrity this summer.
Mark Orders
06 Jun 2024, 5:30
Ospreys squeeze past Cardiff to book URC quarter-final at Munster
Cardiff were in contention throughout but two tries from international prop Nicky Smith and others from Justin Tipuric and Luke Mo…
PA
01 Jun 2024, 14:38
