Welsh rugby union chiefs propose halving nation's professional teams to two

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is proposing to reduce the number of professional rugby teams in Wales from four to two. This decision is part of a radical plan aimed at revitalizing the struggling game in Wales. The WRU will announce its preferred proposals this week, focusing on two organizations with both men's and women's teams, leading to a final decision expected by the end of October. Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys, and Scarlets are the current professional teams, with the WRU suggesting a halving of this number despite investments and plans by some teams for the future.