Ospreys say report shows Wales must not cut teams

The Ospreys rugby region commissioned a report from Sheffield Hallam University experts which concludes that Wales should retain all four of its professional rugby teams. The report was published on Friday, November 13, 2026, and is being used by the Ospreys to argue against any reduction in the number of professional sides in Wales. The findings are significant amid ongoing debates about the future structure of professional rugby in Wales.