Ospreys and Scarlets set to merge as WRU plans radical changes

Ospreys and Scarlets, two of Wales’ most successful sides since regional rugby’s inception in 2003, are poised to merge as part of a radical overhaul of its professional game, confirms The Guardian

They could come together as soon as the start of next season if plans are given the go-ahead at Tuesday’s Professional Rugby Board meeting.

Talks regarding Project Reset have been held between the Welsh Rugby Union and its four professional sides – the other two being the Cardiff Blues and the Dragons. Staff at Scarlets, who are based in Llanelli, and Ospreys, based in Swansea, were informed of the potential merger.

Details on the name of the team, where it would play and who would coach the regional side have yet to be finalised.

Under the proposal Wales would still have the four professional teams because the WRU wants to introduce a side in north Wales.

Full story via The Guardian