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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sports Staff

Welsh Rugby Union plans thrown into doubt as Cardiff takeover by Ospreys owners falls through

Cardiff will remain under WRU control with the union still intending to cut one of the four URC clubs - (Getty)

A proposed takeover of Cardiff by Ospreys owners Y11 Sport and Media has fallen through, the Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed.

The future of Swansea-based Ospreys had been plunged into uncertainty after Y11 emerged as the preferred bidders to purchase Cardiff from the WRU.

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