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The Welsh Rugby Union has officially agreed to restructure the professional game in a way that respects the history of our traditional clubs. This outcome validates the dedication of the 2,264 people who believed that local identity could coexist with a sustainable future. We must now remain attentive to ensure …

February 11, 2012

Reform Regional Rugby

Reform Regional Rugby

🏆 Won — 2,063 supporters Verified

Final supporters

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Alan H.
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SorryIfDoNotLike
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Dewi P.
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Rob H.
A
andrew h.
G
greg r.
N
Neil L.
B
Brychan E.
S
Someone
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James H.
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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 7 months ago
We, the undersigned, declare that the current ‘regional’ organisation of professional Welsh rugby:


does not reflect the traditional culture, communities or localities of the game in Wales;


has failed to command the loyalty of supporters beyond the pre-regional fan-base of the City Clubs and Llanelli RFC;


has left many Welsh rugby fans, especially in the South Wales Valleys, without any professional rugby teams to support;


and has led to an uncompetitive concentration of power and financial resource in the hands of the WRU and the regional super clubs.


We call on the WRU to recognise the failings of the existing structure and to urgently reform regional rugby.

Updates

Reached 1,000 supporters

January 9, 2012

January 6, 2012

The momentum building behind this call for reform suggests that our frustration with the current structure is felt across the entire country. We are nearing a significant milestone that will prove to the board that our demand for change is undeniable. Reaching this next threshold requires us to widen the reach of our request to those outside our immediate circles.

Reached 100 supporters

January 3, 2012

8 Comments

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Dewi Pritchard
8 years ago Featured

More investment and recognition of the fact, that there is no top class rugby north of the M4.

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Neil Lawrence
12 years ago Featured

pontypridd and the valleys is a true heartland of welsh rugby..It must be given the opportunity to continue to develop its talent..Ponty and the valleys must be allowed to retain its identity and produce a fully pro team.

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Rhys Simmons
14 years ago Featured

Stop ignoring us north of the M4. We have the players and the passion just no money because everyone wants to be at the armstrong.

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Sian Pearce
14 years ago Featured

BRING BACK PONTY!! Sick of being ignored by the people in Cardiff.

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Gareth Rao
14 years ago Featured

The wru have killed the game at local level. Need a team back in the valleys where the real supporters are.

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Dylan Donnelly
14 years ago Featured

Too much money wasted on regions nobody cares about. Give the clubs their power back.

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Alan Hill
3 years ago

Rugby is failing in wales change urgently needed

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Gareth thomas
12 years ago

How long can the wru over look valley rugby