Welsh rugby bosses have reportedly ruled out the potential of shutting down one of their four professional teams competing in the United Rugby Championship. | Sport24news
, representatives from all four regions and the Welsh Rugby Union held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the matter.
There were rumours that Wales could drop either the Dragons or Ospreys but this no longer appears to be the case."four regions continue to play an important role""The Professional Rugby Board met yesterday... to further develop its strategy for a sustainable and ultimately successful professional game in Wales,""The PRB is committed to working together to ensure all four regions continue to play important roles in the professional game.
The Welsh teams have been also-rans in the 2021/22 URC season, with all four failing to finish in the top eight playoff spots. Ospreys and Scarlets are ninth and 10th respectively, while Cardiff Rugby lie 13th and the Dragons 15th. Wales keeping all their teams in the URC is bad news for South Africa's Cheetahs, who would have banked on potentially entering the fray if a spot became available.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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