Welsh Rugby Union condemns abuse and doubles down on plan three teams

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has reaffirmed its plan to reduce professional Welsh rugby to three teams, stating there is no realistic prospect of generating enough revenue to fund four teams beyond 2028. The WRU board issued a lengthy statement condemning abuse directed at its members following a concerted effort to remove them, including calls to step down from former Wales captain Jonathan Davies and businesswoman Hayley Parsons. The board has defended its position amid significant pressure from prominent figures within the Welsh rugby community.