The Welsh players that started strongly in URC and Prem
The talking points as Dragons draw, Ospreys lose and Cardiff take the derby bragging rights against Scarlets on the opening weekend of the URC.
The first weekend of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship saw mixed results from Wales' professional rugby teams. Cardiff won a tight match against Scarlets in the Welsh derby at Llanelli, despite an underwhelming atmosphere due to a late kick-off time and a below-average attendance. Cardiff's new signings, Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan, made an impact by scoring four tries each.
Scarlets, who finished 14th in the previous season's URC, struggled to start their campaign with two tries from Joe Roberts and Sam Murray, but conceded three tries from driving line-outs. Wales' experienced flanker Thomas Young, who was signed from Cardiff on a three-year contract, played an outstanding role for Dragons, winning the man of the match award with his incredible performance, including 15 tackles and three turnovers.
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