# WRU to Cut One of Wales' Professional Rugby Teams

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-29
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13568160/wru-confirm-scarlets-or-ospreys-to-be-cut-by-start-of-2028-29-season
- Language: en
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The Welsh Rugby Union has announced plans to reduce the number of professional men's teams from four to three by the 2028/29 season. This means one of the two western teams, Scarlets or Ospreys, will be cut. The union aims to establish a shared future operating model.

## Key takeaways

- One of Scarlets or Ospreys will lose its licence.
- Cardiff and Dragons will retain their licences.
- The WRU will determine a shared future operating model.

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