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    • September 25, 2026

    Can the Italian side lift themselves off the bottom of the URC table?

    Ulster’s James Hume hands off Glasgow Warriors' James Hume during the May 2026 URC encounter

    Ulster: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 25, 2026

    Ulster let a play-off spot slip through their fingers last season. Don’t expect them to make the same mistake again.

    Saracens' Nick Tompkins touches down a try during the May 2026 Gallagher PREM match against Harlequins.

    Saracens: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview

    • September 25, 2026

    What does life after Mark McCall have in store for the side from the StoneX?

    Munster's John Hodnett touches down a try during the April 2026 URC match against Ulster.

    Munster: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 25, 2026

    The 2023 URC champions seem likely to find themselves fighting for a play-off berth.

    Leinster's Garry Ringrose runs with the ball during the May 2026 European Champions Cup match against Toulon.

    Leinster: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 25, 2026

    Can the champions complete the three-peat in Leo Cullen’s final year in charge?

    Lions' Chris Smith is tackled by Munster's Mike Haley during a May 2026 URC encounter.

    10Bet Lions: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 25, 2026

    The Johannesburg side will be looking to continue their upward trajectory after reaching the play-offs for the first time

    Glasgow Warriors' Josh McKay celebrates a try with Stafford McDowall and Kyle Steyn during the May 2026 URC match against Connacht

    Glasgow Warriors: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 25, 2026

    Can last season’s table-toppers take that final step and claim the URC title they last won in 2024?

    Edinburgh's Darcy Graham is tackled during a January 2026 URC match against the Bulls.

    Edinburgh Rugby: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 25, 2026

    With a squad like theirs, the side from the Scottish capital need to improve on last season’s disappointing 12th place.

    Orlando Bailey of Leicester Tigers moves to tackle Tom Roebuck of Sale Sharks during a May 2026 Gallagher PREM match

    Sale Sharks: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview

    • September 24, 2026

    After their worst league finish in years, Alex Sanderson’s team will be aiming for a return to play-off contention.

    The Sharks André Esterhuizen is tackled during the March 2026 URC match against Munster

    Hollywoodbets Sharks: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 24, 2026

    Want to improve on last year’s disappointing tenth place? Signing Thomas du Toit seems to be a good place to start...

    DHL Stormers: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

    • September 24, 2026

    They’re the only South African side ever to have won the URC title. With some big-name signings joining the squad, can they do it again this year?

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