WRU delays announcement on cutting professional rugby teams

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has postponed detailing its plan to reduce the number of professional men’s rugby teams from four to three. Initially set for completion by the end of June, the announcement will now be made in the coming weeks. This follows the collapse of a deal regarding Cardiff and comes amid ongoing discussions about the future structure of Welsh rugby. WRU board member John Manders, who has stepped into a temporary vice-chair role, indicated that the focus remains on finalizing plans for the professional game. The WRU is also in the process of appointing a new chair to replace Richard Collier-Keywood before the AGM in November.

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