Llanelli Councillors Slam WRU’s “Back of a Fag Packet” Plan to Cut West Wales Rugby Teams

Llanelli councillors slam WRU’s “back of a fag packet” plan to cut West Wales rugby teams

Scarlets and Ospreys pitched into a fight for survival The WRU’s announcement on Friday set out plans that would leave just three professional sides in Wales: one in the east, one in Cardiff, and one in the west. That pits the Scarlets and Ospreys against each other in what critics describe as a damaging “dogfight” for survival. Cllr Greaney said the move would alienate fans at a time when Welsh rugby should be working to grow its support base. …

Backlash Over WRU Plans to Cut West Wales Professional Rugby Teams

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is facing strong criticism following proposals to reduce the number of professional rugby teams in West Wales from two to one. The plans, announced on Friday, would see the Scarlets and Ospreys effectively competing for survival as part of a national restructuring of the professional game. Concerns Over Fan Impact