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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 United Rugby Championship (formerly the Celtic League, Pro12 or Pro14). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the United Rugby Championship, after the Celtic Warriors were wound up in 2004.[2]

Below this is the Welsh Premier Division, Welsh Championship, then Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5 and Division 6 are split geographically into East, East Central, North, West and West Central. Division Three North and Division 3 West are both split geographically into two leagues.

United Rugby Championship

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

WRU Division 1

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WRU Division 2

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WRU Division 3

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WRU Division 4

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WRU Division 5

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WRU Division 6

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See also

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References

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  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. ^ Woolford, Anthony (15 May 2019). "The definitive guide to Welsh rugby's promotions and relegations". WalesOnline. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Rugby fixtures, results and tables service for Wales : All Wales Sport". www.allwalessport.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2021.