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The Ospreys and Scarlets have issued a joint assertion in response to the Welsh Rugby Union’s acquisition of Cardiff Rugby, explaining why they received’t but signal the brand new Skilled Rugby Settlement (PRA25).
Final month the WRU confirmed its takeover of Cardiff price round £780,000, saving an estimated 150 jobs. The WRU assumed management after Cardiff Rugby Restricted entered non permanent administration, with all tickets, sponsorships and hospitality commitments to be honoured.
Whereas acknowledging Cardiff and Dragons RFC’s choices to signal PRA25, the 2 impartial golf equipment stated they may not do the identical with out readability on how WRU possession of 1 membership would have an effect on the others.
They’ve requested for assurances that Cardiff won’t be given an unfair benefit underneath the brand new construction and reiterated their dedication to a good and sustainable mannequin. Talks with the WRU are ongoing, with no additional remark anticipated throughout an important URC weekend.
The complete assertion reads: “The Ospreys and Scarlets acknowledge the Welsh Rugby Union’s newest assertion and the selections by Cardiff Rugby and Dragons RFC to signal the proposed new Skilled Rugby Settlement (PRA25).
“As two impartial skilled golf equipment, Ospreys and Scarlets have a long-standing dedication to sustainable skilled rugby in Wales. As key contributors to the success of Welsh rugby now and sooner or later, we stay dedicated to discovering an answer.
“The WRU’s possession of Cardiff Rugby is a major change within the skilled rugby panorama in Wales.
“For the long-term good thing about Welsh Rugby we wish to make certain the mannequin going ahead is honest, equitable and sustainable.
“We’ve got requested the WRU for assurances and readability that their possession of Cardiff won’t disproportionally profit Cardiff and drawback the impartial golf equipment. Our requests are made within the pursuit of readability, professionalism, equity and the long-term sustainability and way forward for all skilled groups in Wales.
“We proceed to be in dialogue with the WRU on the difficulty of equity and hope to have a optimistic final result within the close to future. Till we have now higher readability, we’re presently unable to signal the PRA25.
“We stay dedicated to working constructively with the WRU to seek out options that assist the sport throughout our nation and guarantee a degree enjoying area for all.
“We absolutely respect Cardiff and Dragons RFC’s positions and to make choices based mostly on their respective circumstances.
“Throughout a season-defining weekend for Welsh Rugby within the BTK United Rugby Championship, out of respect for these video games we shall be making no additional remark at the moment and want our colleagues at Cardiff and Dragons RFC the perfect of their video games later immediately.”
