Exciting news from the Welsh rugby world! The Scarlets have signed the PRA 25 agreement, securing all four professional Welsh teams—Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys, and Scarlets—for the next two seasons. This deal promises financial stability and sets the stage for future rugby success in Wales.
However, change is on the horizon as the Welsh Rugby Union has plans to transition to a three-team model starting from the 2028/29 season. This means that while the Scarlets and Ospreys have agreed to the new terms, uncertainty looms over which of the west Wales teams will remain.
WRU CEO Abi Tierney expressed optimism about the new alignment and the increased investment in support structures and pathways for players. “Our strategy for the long-term future is clear,” she says, as Welsh teams gear up for the upcoming United Rugby Championship in September.
Despite initial resistance, particularly from the Scarlets and Ospreys who were concerned about the potential dominance of a Cardiff super club, all teams are now unified under PRA 25. This agreement is seen as a landmark moment, promising stability and opening avenues for growth both on and off the field.
Scarlets chairman Simon Muderack celebrated this milestone, viewing it as an opportunity to continue building on the club’s rich 150-year history with renewed confidence and progress.
Stay tuned as Welsh rugby enters this dynamic new era, with plenty of excitement and anticipation for what’s to come!