United Rugby Championship features Dragons v Scarlets and Cardiff v Zebre

The United Rugby Championship (URC) continues with several key matchups scheduled for early October. In a Welsh derby, Dragons RFC will host Scarlets at Rodney Parade. Both teams are looking to improve their recent form; Dragons have recorded consecutive draws in their last two URC matches, while Scarlets have struggled to secure wins in their recent Championship and URC outings.

In another fixture, Cardiff Rugby is set to face Zebre Parma at the Cardiff Arms Park. Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl emphasized the importance of home advantage and building on the team's recent performance. Zebre Parma enters the match following a difficult result against the Bulls.