List of Welsh rugby union clubs

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Rugby union in Wales is governed by the Welsh Rugby Union.[1] The top level of Welsh rugby is represented by the regional sides, formed in 2003, who play in the Pro14 League (formerly the Celtic League or Pro12). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the RaboDirect Pro12, after the Celtic Warriors were wound up in 2004.[2]

Below this is the Welsh Premier Division, then Division One and Division Two are split geographically into an East and West league. Division Three is split into four: East, South East, South West and West, while Division Four and Division Five are both split into five, East, South East, South West, West and North. A new division 6 was added for the 2007–08 season split into Central, East, and West divisions, however teams will not be promoted to Division 5 from these leagues. This is the position for the 2010–11 season.[3]

Pro14[]

Main article: Pro14
Cardiff Blues
Cardiff
Scarlets
Llanelli
Ospreys
Swansea
Neath
Dragons
Newport
The 4 Welsh Rugby Union Regions of Wales

Welsh Premier Division[]

Welsh Championship[]

WRU Division 1[]

WRU Division 1 East[]

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WRU Division One North[]

WRU Division One West[]

WRU Division 2[]

WRU Division 2 East[]

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WRU Division 2 North[]

WRU Division 2 West[]

WRU Division 1 Central[]

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WRU Division 2 Central[]

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WRU Division 3[]

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References[]

  1. ^ Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981, David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pp41-42 ISBN 0-7083-0766-3
  2. ^ "WRU axe falls on Warriors". BBC Sport. 1 June 2004. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Official Rules of the Welsh National Leagues". Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2007.
  4. ^ Woolford, Anthony (15 May 2019). "The definitive guide to Welsh rugby's promotions and relegations". WalesOnline. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Rugby fixtures, results and tables service for Wales : All Wales Sport". www.allwalessport.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
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