The Welsh Rugby Union backs reducing the number of professional teams from four to two but insists no final decision has been made.

The Welsh Rugby Union has recognised the “hurt and anger” caused by their proposal to reduce the number of professional men’s sides in Wales from four to two, but insisted maintaining the status quo is not the “right thing” to do.

The Welsh Rugby Union is expected to announce its plans to cut the number of professional clubs in Wales from four to two. Welsh rugby's governing body is expected to officially lay out its plans for the future of the game over the coming days. If approved, it would mark a seismic change to the professional game in Wales.