WRU seeks two Welsh teams for Premiership Women's Rugby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Welsh Rugby Union aims to have two Welsh teams join Premiership Women's Rugby starting in the 2027-28 season. WRU official Nadine Griffiths expressed interest during a podcast, noting that Wales, Scotland, and Ireland are all keen to field teams in a new cross-border competition. The PWR, which currently has nine teams, seeks to expand and potentially establish two conferences. Griffiths emphasized the need for a robust domestic league in Wales to develop younger players, even if the two Welsh teams are added to the PWR.
- •WRU wants two teams in Premiership Women's Rugby from 2027-28.
- •Nadine Griffiths supports expansion to include teams from all home nations.
- •PWR is considering adding teams outside of England.
- •A strong domestic league in Wales is still needed for player development.
- •Brython Thunder and Gwalia Lightning currently compete in the Celtic Challenge.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — WRU keen for two Welsh sides to join PWR
"The Welsh Rugby Union wants two Welsh teams to join Premiership Women's Rugby from the 2027-28 season.
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