Welsh rugby has been told it must develop a sustainable funding model immediately to avoid running into a financial crisis in 2025.
Earlier this year, the Professional Game Board – which is responsible for the running of the pro game in Wales – commissioned a report from Oakwell. Documents seen by WalesOnline show that the sports advisory agency identified a number of failings within the current structure of pro rugby and issued perilous warnings over what the future holds unless action is taken.
The team of advisors, led by Andrew Umbers, also made a number of suggestions over how the impending financial challenges can be mitigated, including the now-dismissed suggestion of reducing the number of pro teams from four to three.
