Cardiff Rugby have addressed speculation about the club's future after holding initial talks with the Ospreys over a potential merger.
The two URC sides have been involved in exploratory discussions with each other amid Welsh rugby's ongoing financial difficulties, with bosses concerned that there is simply not enough money to continue to fund four regions. Initial information suggested the potential merger could see the sides combine and play at Arms Park, with Ospreys owners Y11 interested in buying into Cardiff.
On Sunday, sources from the Ospreys were defiant as they claimed they were "carrying on as usual" ahead of the new season and now Cardiff have followed suit, issuing an official statement to address the situation.
