Cardiff and Dragons break ranks in funding stand-off

THE Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed Cardiff and Dragons have signed up to the new Professional Rugby Agreement, meaning the two clubs are in line to get improved funding compared to their west Wales rivals

- writes BEN JAMES.

Following Cardiff’s takeover by the WRU last month after the Arms Park club went into administration, the three independent clubs - Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets - had been set a deadline of Thursday by which to sign the new financial deal set to come in next season.

However, the deadline passed with both Ospreys and Scarlets not signing the new deal, amid concerns over how they would be treated compared to the now Union-owned Cardiff.

In light of the deadline passing, the WRU has moved to confirm the two clubs that have agreed to a new funding arrangement.