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• WRU loses £18m and says four regions unsustainable

  22-10-2026 18:00 via BBC Sport
  
  The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.
  
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• Plumtree and Hawkins start for Scarlets at Stormers

  22-10-2026 14:59 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets Taine Plumtree and Joe Hawkins can stake a claim for Wales Nations Championship action when they start against Stormers in the URC.
  
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• Scarlets wing Page tipped for huge Wales future

  21-10-2026 10:48 via BBC Sport
  
  Macs Page tipped for a "huge future" with Wales despite being left out of Steve Tandy's Nations Championship squad.
  
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• Uncapped Dragons get Wales Nations Championship call

  20-10-2026 12:13 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out.
  
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• The players who staked late claims for Wales spots

  19-10-2026 05:30 via BBC Sport
  
  Dragons, Ospreys, Scarlets and Cardiff players give Wales boss Steve Tandy plenty to mull over before he names his Nations Championship squad on Tuesday.
  
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• The players that staked late claims for Wales spots

  19-10-2026 05:30 via BBC Sport
  
  Dragons, Ospreys, Scarlets and Cardiff players give Wales boss Steve Tandy plenty to mull over before he names his Nations Championship squad on Tuesday.
  
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• Costelow injury worry as Scarlets thrash Newcastle

  17-10-2026 22:55 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets hammer Newcastle, but fly-half Sam Costelow gives Wales coach Steve Tandy an injury concern.
  
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• Plumtree back for Scarlets against Newcastle

  16-10-2026 13:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Fit-again Wales forward Taine Plumtree boosts Scarlets for Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Red Bulls in Llanelli.
  
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• Newcastle boss 'relishing' Scarlets challenge

  15-10-2026 12:07 via BBC Sport
  
  Newcastle Red Bulls boss Dan McFarland says he is "relishing" the challenge of facing Scarlets in the European Challenge Cup.
  
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• Peel relishing Scarlets' Euro reunion with Jones

  13-10-2026 20:13 via BBC Sport
  
  Dwayne Peel is relishing pitting Scarlets against a Newcastle side coached by friend and former half-back partner Stephen Jones in the European Challenge Cup.
  
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• WRU names businessman Faulkner as new chairman

  12-10-2026 14:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Lyndon Faulkner, the nephew of Wales legend Charlie Faulkner, will take the role at the WRU's annual general meeting on 22 November.
  
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• WRU names businessman Faulkner as new chair

  12-10-2026 14:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Lyndon Faulkner will take over the role at the WRU's annual general meeting on Sunday, 22 November.
  
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• Ministers have role to play in WRU regions shake-up, Reform MS says

  11-10-2026 21:37 via BBC Sport
  
  The Welsh Rugby Union wants to cut the number of teams from four to three.
  
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• Davies urged to reverse retirement for World Cup

  11-10-2026 16:06 via BBC Sport
  
  Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin is convinced the 36-year-old's World Cup know-how can still help Wales in Australia.
  
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• Fight for Wales spots heats up as western pair win

  11-10-2026 07:01 via BBC Sport
  
  The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get off the mark and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.
  
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• Fight for Wales spots heats up as under-threat regions win

  11-10-2026 07:01 via BBC Sport
  
  The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get off the mark and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.
  
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• Costelow kick seals Scarlets' first league win

  10-10-2026 20:36 via BBC Sport
  
  A late Sam Costelow penalty earns Scarlets a first URC win of the season as they defeated Benetton 27-26.
  
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• Scarlets back in-form Page to earn Wales Test call

  10-10-2026 12:23 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets believe livewire wing Macs Page is a contender for Steve Tandy's Wales squad for the Nations Championship.
  
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• WRU publishes data on why west Wales team will be cut

  09-10-2026 17:23 via BBC Sport
  
  The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) outlines how it decided where the three professional men's sides in Wales should be based from 2028.
  
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• Inside Scarlets and their struggle for existence

  07-10-2026 12:45 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.
  
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• Rugby still a big part of life in west Wales - Daniels

  07-10-2026 12:30 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets managing director John Daniels says he can't see any "logical reason" why a decision to cut a professional men's rugby side is isolated to west Wales.
  
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• The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress

  04-10-2026 06:03 via BBC Sport
  
  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.
  
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• Dragons celebrate derby success against Scarlets

  03-10-2026 18:02 via BBC Sport
  
  Dragons secure a Welsh derby win in a United Rugby Championship (URC) 10-try thrilling encounter at Rodney Parade in Newport.
  
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• Groves puts heart and soul into Scarlets move

  02-10-2026 08:15 via BBC Sport
  
  New Scarlets lock Alex Groves has overcomes the adversity of heart surgery to return to the rugby field.
  
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• Groves' journey from heart surgery to Scarlets

  02-10-2026 08:15 via BBC Sport
  
  New Scarlets lock Alex Groves describes his remarkable return to rugby following heart surgery.
  
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• Carter and Costelow back for Welsh derby

  01-10-2026 14:59 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales duo Ben Carter and Sam Costelow will return for the United Rugby Championship game between Dragons and Scarlets at Rodney Parade on Saturday.
  
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• Scarlets prop Domachowski ruled out for two months

  30-09-2026 17:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets will be without new signing Corey Domachoskwi for two months because of a chest injury.
  
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• Scarlets' Domachowski out for two months

  30-09-2026 17:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets will be without new signing Corey Domachoskwi for two months because of a chest injury.
  
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• The Welsh players who started season strongly

  28-09-2026 05:50 via BBC Sport
  
  The talking points as Dragons draw, Ospreys lose and Cardiff take the derby bragging rights against Scarlets on the opening weekend of the URC.
  
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• The Welsh players that started strongly in URC and Prem

  28-09-2026 05:50 via BBC Sport
  
  The talking points as Dragons draw, Ospreys lose and Cardiff take the derby bragging rights against Scarlets on the opening weekend of the URC.
  
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• Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets

  26-09-2026 22:43 via BBC Sport
  
  Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.
  
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• Hooker Elias celebrates 200 not out for Scarlets

  25-09-2026 14:05 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales hooker Ryan Elias thinks his best is yet to come as he makes his 200th Scarlets appearance in Saturday's URC opener against Cardiff.
  
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• Ex-Welsh first minister Jones joins Scarlets board

  24-09-2026 17:31 via BBC Sport
  
  New Scarlets board member Carwyn Jones says Welsh rugby needs four professional teams as the threat of closure looms.
  
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• Scarlets and Cardiff kick off Welsh derby season

  24-09-2026 17:09 via BBC Sport
  
  Welsh derby day in the United Rugby Championship (URC) season begins on the opening weekend as Scarlets host Cardiff in Llanelli.
  
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• What are Welsh sides' chances for new URC season?

  24-09-2026 05:36 via BBC Sport
  
  BBC Sport Wales looks at the prospects for Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
  
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• Scarlets' Anderson set to miss start of season

  23-09-2026 12:45 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets number eight Fletcher Anderson is set to miss the start of the season because of a groin injury.
  
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• Scarlets ready to come out fighting for future

  22-09-2026 16:18 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies says talk about the organisation's long-term future has galvanised his squad before the new season starts this weekend.
  
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• Scarlets 'ready to come out fighting' for future

  22-09-2026 16:18 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies says talk about the organisation's long-term future has galvanised his squad before the new season starts this weekend.
  
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• Scarlets 'energised' in bid to secure future

  22-09-2026 16:18 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies says talk about the organisation's long-term future has galvanised his squad before the new season starts this weekend.
  
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• Welsh rugby's key signings ahead of new season

  20-09-2026 14:23 via BBC Sport
  
  Four summer signings are tipped to make a big impact at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
  
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• WRU sticking to three-team plan - Reddin

  19-09-2026 09:44 via BBC Sport
  
  Director of rugby Dave Reddin says the Welsh Rugby Union have to stick with their controversial three-team plan due to the "brutal economics".
  
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• Anscombe happy to play Scarlets supporting role

  18-09-2026 05:33 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is still hungry for action despite signing up for a supporting role with Scarlets in United Rugby Championship.
  
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• Scarlets hope to play Anscombe after paperwork issue

  07-09-2026 12:55 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.
  
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• Anscombe's Scarlets debut delayed by paperwork

  07-09-2026 12:55 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.
  
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• Scarlets release new prop Apoua after torn Achilles

  04-09-2026 13:45 via BBC Sport
  
  Scarlets suffer blow before new United Rugby Championship season with the loss of summer signing Chris Apoua to an Achilles injury.
  
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• Your guide to Welsh rugby's pre-season fixtures

  01-09-2026 07:55 via BBC Sport
  
  Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in action in September to get ready for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
  
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• Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears

  19-08-2026 13:38 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
  
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• Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract

  17-08-2026 14:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season.
  
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• WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three teams

  15-08-2026 12:07 via BBC Sport
  
  The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028.
  
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• WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan

  15-08-2026 12:07 via BBC Sport
  
  The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028.
  
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