Wales Rugby Union Plans Reduce Professional Teams to Three by 2027 Amid Ospreys Uncertainty

Wales captain Jac Morgan has expressed his strong loyalty to the Ospreys rugby team amid uncertainty caused by the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) plan to reduce the four professional Welsh clubs down to three by 2027. The WRU confirmed it will grant licences to three men's clubs: one each for Cardiff, eastern Wales, and western Wales, effectively putting Ospreys and Scarlets in competition for funding and survival. Morgan, whose contract ends this season and who has been linked with a move to England's Saracens, emphasized his love for the Ospreys and said his focus remains on the current campaign despite the off-field turmoil. Supporters were previously informed that Morgan would leave Wales to play abroad if the Ospreys ceased to exist. New Wales coach Steve Tandy acknowledged the timing of the WRU announcement as challenging but stressed the team's focus on upcoming November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand, and South Africa. The WRU's restructuring has sparked significant debate about the future of Welsh rugby, with no set date for the changes and ongoing uncertainty for players and fans alike.