United Rugby Championship
United Rugby Championship news from Swansea Bay News: the Ospreys and Scarlets in the URC, results, signings, fixtures and the league’s future in Wales.
WRU: New chair Lyndon Faulkner to review the cut that leaves the Ospreys or Scarlets facing the axe
He doesn’t officially start until next month, but he says he is no yes-man, and he hasn’t ruled out a…
WRU: ‘It is time to blow the whistle’: Hayley Parsons calls for a clear-out at the top of the union
The GoCompare founder says people inside the union are terrified to speak out, and has listed the perks she claims…
SCARLETS: Grand Slam winner Anscombe joins for new URC season
The 42-cap Wales fly-half, a 2019 Grand Slam winner and former Osprey, arrives from Bayonne to compete for the number…
Scarlets sign Hurricanes lock Tom Allen ahead of new URC season
Scarlets have strengthened their second‑row options with the signing of New Zealand lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions…
SCARLETS: Contract reward for rising star Leggatt-Jones
Carwyn Leggatt-Jones, one of Welsh rugby’s brightest young talents, has signed his first senior contract with the Scarlets, committing his…
Council to commit £5.1m to secure St Helen’s as Ospreys’ home — with region still facing looming WRU axe threat
Swansea Council is set to commit its full £5.1m to redevelop St Helen's as a community stadium and the Ospreys'…
OSPREYS: Versatile back John signs after Exeter exit
Exeter Chiefs back Dan John will join Ospreys for the 2026-27 season following his departure from the PREM Rugby side.
SCARLETS: Groves and Murray-Macgregor sign for region
Scarlets have announced the double signing of second row Alex Groves from DHL Stormers and Welsh-qualified full-back Isaac Murray-Macgregor from…
SCARLETS: Davies bemoans astounding penalty count in Ospreys defeat
Scarlets Interim director of rugby Nigel Davies was left a frustrated figure after referee Ben Connor and his officials punished…
Morgan inspires Ospreys to derby day win over Scarlets
A stand-out man-of-the-match performance from departing captain Jac Morgan proved to be the difference as Ospreys beat Scarlets 27-20 in…
OSPREYS: New deal for centre Boshoff
The Ospreys announced today that South African centre Evardi Boshoff has signed a new deal to remain with the region.