The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed plans to reduce the number of professional teams, with either the Scarlets or Ospreys set to be cut from the south west Wales region.

Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli will host the second leg of Wales' Women's World Cup round one play-off match against Albania, a crucial game for the team's qualification hopes.

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The Scarlets rugby club reported a financial loss of £2.1 million during the 2024-2025 season, according to its latest accounts.

Lock Harvey Cuckson has agreed a permanent move to Scarlets from Bath, following an impressive loan spell with the club.

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench.

Dwayne Peel has been confirmed as the new head coach for Scarlets on a two-year deal, while Alex Bruce has been appointed as the new boss for Rotherham.

The Scarlets rugby club has announced that it has secured "significant further investment" to ensure the long-term stability of the club and the wider region.