Ugo and Lauren chat to Ilona Maher and Louis Rees-Zammitt and discuss the WRU proposal.

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said on Wednesday reducing the number of professional men's clubs from four to two is the best option to secure on-field success and financial sustainability.

The Welsh Rugby Union is considering reducing its professional men's clubs from four to two in an effort to ensure both on-field success and financial stability. The proposed shake-up aims to streamline resources and foster stronger,

Following months of speculation, WRU officials finally confirmed their plan to produce an “optimal system” for professional rugby in the country.

The United Rugby Championship is in talks that could see two of its Welsh regions being replaced by United States-based teams.

Lauren Jenkins and Matt Lloyd are at the Principality Stadium as the Welsh Rugby Union announces its plans for the future of Welsh rugby. We hear from WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin as the governing body insists that cutting the number of professional clubs from four to two is the "radical step" needed to save the game in Wales.

The union is to announce its preferred plan for the future of Welsh rugby, with the number of professional teams cut to two