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The Ospreys's Reuben Morgan-Williams makes a break to score a try during the January 2026 URC match against Dragons.

Ospreys: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

September 21, 2026

Ospreys return to St Helen’s without Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and with their long-term future still in the balance

Jared Rosser and Cai Evans of Dragons chase the ball during the March 2026 URC match against the Lions.

Dragons: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

September 19, 2026

Anything better than 15th would be an improvement for the Newport-based side

Cardiff Rugby’s James Botham and Josh McNally standing on the pitch during a January 2026 European Challenge Cup game against Exeter Chiefs

Cardiff Rugby: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

September 18, 2026

Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place?

Connacht’s Bundee Aki runs into a tackle from the Bulls Jan Serfontein during the October 2025 URC match against the Bulls

Connacht: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

September 17, 2026

Can Stuart Lancaster’s squad balance URC commitments with a return to the Champions Cup?

Vodacom Bulls' Cameron Hanekom runs away from a challenge from Glasgow Warriors' Alex Samuel during an April 2026 URC match

Vodacom Bulls: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

September 16, 2026

Can the URC’s perennial nearly men overcome the loss of some big names to claim an elusive URC title?

Jacob Umaga of Benetton celebrates as he runs in a second-half try against Ospreys in a March 2026 URC match

Benetton: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

September 15, 2026

How will the Italian side fare under Wayne Pivac’s management in the upcoming URC season?