It’s been a tough few years for Welsh Rugby, since their golden crop of players retired. Wales finished last in the Six Nations table for the second year in a row this year. The powers that be feel the best way forward for Welsh Rugby is to cut one of the regions.
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EXCLUSIVE: It's my understanding the WRU have decided the best way forward it to reduce the number of professional clubs in Wales to 3.
It has passed the WRU board and the process is expected to begin this summerhttps://t.co/3LJ2K4kkaJ
— Steffan Thomas (@Steffan_Thomas1) May 17, 2025
According to Welsh Online the WRU board has agreed that reducing the number of professional clubs is the best way forward, with the process set to begin this summer. As part of the WRU’s One Wales strategy the initial plan was to retain four clubs – Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets – under a new Professional Rugby Agreement which was meant to lead to increased funding and a refinancing of the debt acquired during Covid.
WRU CEO Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood have always maintained their desire to retain four clubs but things have changed dramatically.
Primarily, the WRU’s decision to take ownership of Cardiff Rugby following the capital city club entering administration has altered the landscape significantly.