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The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress

Cardiff and Dragons are unbeaten in the URC but Scarlets and Ospreys are winless [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

Chris Kirwan - BBC Sport Wales; Gareth Griffiths - BBC Sport Wales

Sun, October 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM UTC·

Ex-Wallaby Koroibete debuts for Ospreys at Dragons

Former Australia wing Marika Koroibete is tipped to make a difference for Ospreys in their URC derby against Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Welsh Derby, Double Debut: Koroibete And Paea Headline URC Round 3 Lineups

See confirmed Dragons vs. Ospreys lineups for URC Round 3 on Oct. 9. Marika Koroibete makes his debut. Get starting XVs, replacements and kickoff details.

Familiar Faces, Unfinished Business: Scarlets vs. Benetton URC Round 3 Lineups

See Scarlets vs. Benetton confirmed lineups for URC Round 3 on Oct. 10, including starting XVs, replacements, the 12:30 p.m. ET kickoff and how to watch.

Faletau to start Cardiff comeback against Leinster

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first appearance since March in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Friends reunited as Pivac returns to face Scarlets

Home Sweet Home? Leinster vs. Cardiff URC Round 3 Lineups

See confirmed Leinster vs. Cardiff lineups for URC Round 3 on Oct. 10, including starting XVs, replacements, the 2:45 p.m. ET kickoff and how to watch.

Leinster change entire team for homecoming

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen names a completely changed team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship homecoming against Cardiff.

Ashman & Tuipulotu come into Edinburgh XV at Zebre

Back To Settle The Score: Zebre vs. Edinburgh URC Round 3 Lineups

See confirmed Zebre Parma vs. Edinburgh Rugby lineups for URC Round 3 on Oct. 10, starting XVs, replacements, kickoff information and where to watch.

Have Edinburgh turned a corner? Are Glasgow missing Dempsey?

The Stormers Go Dark For Sharks Showdown: URC Round 3 Lineups

See confirmed Stormers vs. Sharks lineups for URC Round 3 on Oct. 10, including the 10 a.m. ET kickoff, starting XVs, replacements and where to watch.

New Skipper, Old Rivalry: Bulls vs. Lions URC Round 3 Lineups

See confirmed Bulls vs. Lions lineups for URC Round 3 on Oct. 10, 2026. Get both starting XVs, replacements, kickoff time and FloRugby streaming details.

DHL Stormers Select Star-Studded Side For Revenge Mission

The Stormers welcome back eight Springboks to their starting XV as they prepare for a revenge clash with the table-topping Sharks in URC Round 3.

Barry-Murphy and Bellamy 'so similar' - Lawlor

Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy have similar outlooks says Dylan Lawlor.

Rees-Zammit reaping rewards of hard work, says Lam

Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is reaping the rewards of the work he has put into training, said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.

Deacon aims for a 'tougher, harder' Gloucester

New Gloucester forwards coach Brett Deacon says he has endeavoured to make the side "tougher" and "harder" aiding their successful start to the season.

Gilmore says he expected difficult Quins start

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.

Is Prem rugby union turning into basketball? Nailbiters supply case for defence

Record try-glut in round one suggested all-out attack is en vogue, but maybe you can defend well and still concede tries in the modern game?

Cardiff defenders to return but Colwill remains out

This is the man who could have transformed Welsh rugby – but was rejected

Regarding the state of Welsh rugby, three emotions dominate a discussion with Mark Rhydderch-Roberts: exasperation, fear, but also defiance.