Prem Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) say they are focused on expanding the top flight with English clubs, despite reports of Welsh interest in creating an Anglo-Welsh league. The dispute centers on whether expansion could include Welsh sides, with at least some coverage pointing to a potential plan for a cross-border competition around 2029.
Across outlets, the key point is that the Prem and RFU are not currently considering Welsh clubs for any expansion step they might take. One outlet frames the story as a response to Welsh discussions about an Anglo-Welsh league, while another highlights that a joint commitment is specifically directed at English teams. A further report adds that the Welsh Rugby Union is described as being in advanced discussions, but the Prem and RFU’s position remains that their resources are focused on bringing in English clubs.
