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Wales rugby bosses say cutting professional teams to two is best option

The Welsh Rugby Union says cutting its professional men's teams from four to two is the "best option" for the future of the sport. All current regions - Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets - are at risk, but where the two teams would be based or what they would be called is yet to be confirmed.

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Welsh rugby braced for radical shake-up as proposed cut to two teams confirmed

The Welsh Rugby Union says it will consult with clubs, staff and supporters over the next six weeks, with its board due to make a final decision in October. | ITV National News

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'Welsh rugby facing oblivion': Proposal to cut two teams in Wales 'is the end', 'total idiocy'

In the Welsh Rugby Union’s latest pursuit of trying to make ends meet and compete for trophies, the governing body is expected to

American teams could replace axed Welsh regions in revamped URC

The United Rugby Championship is in talks that could see two of its Welsh regions replaced by United States-based teams.

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Welsh rugby 'optimal solution' to be unveiled

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney says the governing body will produce its "optimal solution" to transform the domestic game in ...

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Welsh Rugby Revolution: A Bold New Vision for Success

The Welsh Rugby Union is considering reducing its professional men's clubs from four to two in an effort to ensure both ...

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Welsh rugby's stark survival plan, parallels with Scotland and potential impact on Edinburgh and Glasgow

The radical two-team proposal comes a month after the Wales men’s national team finally ended their 18-match losing Test run ...

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Cutting rugby region 'like losing a best friend'

That is how lifelong rugby supporter Alan Evans, from Hendy, Carmarthenshire, reacted to Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) proposals to cut its professional men's teams from four to two.

WRU favours reducing Welsh clubs from four to two in overhaul plan

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said on Wednesday reducing the number of professional men's clubs from four to two is the best option to secure on-field success and financial sustainability.

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