Cardiff beats Scarlets in URC opener, Dragons draw, Ospreys struggle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
On September 27, in the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship, Cardiff secured a victory against Scarlets in a Welsh derby, while Dragons settled for a draw and Ospreys faced a loss in South Africa. Cardiff's performance featured notable moments, including a standout solo try by Blair Murray and solid contributions from player of the match Taine Basham and debutant Teddy Williams. Scarlets struggled defensively, giving up three tries from line-outs, despite scoring two tries themselves. Ospreys managed to secure a four-try bonus point despite their defeat. Looking ahead, Cardiff will host Zebre on October 3 as they aim to maintain their momentum in the competition.
- •Cardiff defeats Scarlets in URC derby, finishing 27-17
- •Dragons draw against Benetton, earning two points
- •Ospreys lose but gain a bonus point with four tries
- •Basham named player of the match for Cardiff
- •Cardiff to host Zebre next on October 3
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"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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