Summer recess for Welsh trio as testing season ends
The Welsh rugby season has concluded for the Ospreys, Scarlets, and Dragons, while Cardiff has advanced to the URC play-offs. The Ospreys ended their season with a significant defeat, and their performance mirrored the previous year's results. The Welsh Rugby Union has indicated plans to reduce the number of professional teams by 2028, adding uncertainty to the future of Welsh rugby.
- ▪Cardiff reached the United Rugby Championship play-offs, finishing sixth in the league.
- ▪Ospreys, Scarlets, and Dragons did not qualify for the top eight, finishing 11th, 14th, and 15th respectively.
- ▪Ospreys suffered a record 68-14 defeat to Leinster in their final match of the season.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 20:39:48 +0000 |
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