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.

WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin lays out the reasons behind the proposal to cut half of the Welsh pro teams from four to two.

The Welsh Rugby Union is considering reducing its professional men's clubs from four to two in an effort to ensure both on-field success and financial stability. The proposed shake-up aims to streamline resources and foster stronger,

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

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.

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

But in a statement released to the press on Monday night, Dragons RFC owners David Wright, David Buttress and Hoyoung Huh have told the WRU are adamant they must remain part of Welsh rugby. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby.