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Fans survey to help shape future of rugby in Wales

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September 02, 2025

THE Welsh Rugby Union has opened a public survey which gives fans, players and clubs an opportunity to have their say on the future of the professional game in Wales.

- STEFFAN THOMAS

Yesterday was the first day of a formal consultation process where the WRU will engage with key stakeholders including the four professional clubs Cardiff, Dragons RFC, Ospreys and Scarlets along with players and the official supporters groups as it looks to put in place a radical new structure for the professional game in time for the 2027/28 season.

The WRU have already gone public with what it views as the 'optimal structure' which includes a reduction from four to two professional clubs and significant central control.

It also includes two professional women's teams, a national campus and a significantly enhanced Super Rygbi Cymru competition.

A survey will be made available on the One Wales mini-site which gives fans and players an opportunity to have their say.

It is open until the end of September and invites views on a range of possible models for professional rugby in Wales.

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