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Dragons target United Rugby Championship playoffs after avoiding Welsh Rugby Union cuts

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Dragons target United Rugby Championship playoffs after avoiding Welsh Rugby Union cuts

Summary

Dragons chief executive Rhys Blumberg has set a goal of reaching the United Rugby Championship playoffs for the upcoming season. The team was confirmed to remain part of the professional structure under Welsh Rugby Union plans to reduce the number of professional clubs to three by 2028. Following a 2025-26 campaign that saw the side reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals and improve their league point total, Blumberg expects continued progress on the field despite ongoing off-field uncertainty regarding the governing body's restructuring. The club maintains a preference for the current four-team model but is preparing for the transition as the WRU finalizes its framework. Dragons open their season against Benetton on September 25, followed by home matches against Scarlets and Ospreys. The WRU expects to begin the final decision process in December.

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By the Numbers

•Dragons set a goal of finishing in the top eight of the United Rugby Championship.
•The WRU plans to reduce the number of professional men's clubs from four to three by 2028.
•Dragons will start their league campaign away at Benetton on September 25.
•The club improved its league standing during the 2025-26 season after a poor 2024-25 campaign.
•The process to determine the final three-team structure is set to begin in December.

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