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Cutting two of Wales' four pro teams is WRU's 'radical' option

The Welsh Rugby Union insists cutting the number of professional clubs from four to two is the "radical step" needed to save the game in Wales.

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Welsh Rugby Union accepts 'anger' over plan to slash professional teams

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WRU unveils radical proposal to halve number of professional rugby clubs in Wales

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WRU to unveil proposal to cut two of Wales' four rugby regions

The Welsh Rugby Union - known as the WRU - feels the current system is failing after recent poor performances by both its regions and national team.

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Welsh rugby plans to cut clubs: all you need to know

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WRU set to propose cutting number of pro clubs in Wales from four to two

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Cutting two from four regions best option - WRU

"That's why we're inviting views on the opportunities for change we've put forward."

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WRU sets out plans to cut number of professional rugby teams in Wales

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Welsh Rugby finally admits it wants to cut professional teams by half

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WRU go public with radical two-team plan to seize 'once in a generation chance'

Live updates as the Welsh Rugby Union holds a press conference to lay out their proposal to halve the number of professional teams in Wales

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WRU favours reducing Welsh clubs from four to two in overhaul plan

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said on Wednesday reducing the number of professional men's clubs from four to two is the best option to secure on-field success and financial sustainability.

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Ospreys 'very positive' about outcome of WRU shake-up

Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley believes their future is positive despite the prospect of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) cutting from four sides.

American teams could replace axed Welsh regions in revamped URC

The United Rugby Championship is in talks that could see two of its Welsh regions being replaced by United States-based teams.

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WRU's two-team proposal echoes Sam Warburton's idea from six months ago

The union is to announce its preferred plan for the future of Welsh rugby, with the number of professional teams cut to two

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Another seismic day in Welsh rugby

Lauren Jenkins and Matt Lloyd are at the Principality Stadium as the Welsh Rugby Union announces its plans for the future of Welsh rugby. We hear from WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin as the governing body insists that cutting the number of professional clubs from four to two is the "radical step" needed to save the game in Wales.