Welsh Rugby: The WRU will retain four sides before dropping to three by 2028

The WRU’s announcement on the status quo should have allowed the atmosphere to calm down a bit in the often tumultuous cauldron of Welsh rugby.

But there is a possibility that the game in Wales could face uncertainty as FIFA works out how to drop the team.

The Scarlets and Ospreys also have different funding deals with Cardiff and Dragons, with the two running out at different times.

There may be legal challenges for those facing funding cuts.

So there is a possibility that the game in Wales could face uncertainty as FIFA works out how to drop the team.

The WRU is a stakeholder in the United Rugby Championship – along with the other four national governing bodies – and would need support from the league to change the number of regions competing.

Surveys have shown that the majority of Welsh rugby fans would like the WRU to approach English clubs to see if there could be an Anglo-Welsh league.

Reddin stated that this option was not on the table and that the WRU remains committed to the URC.

So, while the present is now clearer, the long-term future of Welsh rugby will remain uncertain.