List of Welsh rugby union clubs explained

Rugby union in Wales is governed by the Welsh Rugby Union.[1] The top level of Welsh rugby is represented by the regional sides, formed in 2003, who play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly the Celtic League, Pro12 or Pro14). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the United Rugby Championship, after the Celtic Warriors were wound up in 2004.[2]

Below this is the Welsh Premier Division, Welsh Championship, then Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5 and Division 6 are split geographically into East, East Central, North, West and West Central. Division Three North and Division 3 West are both split geographically into two leagues.

United Rugby Championship

See main article: article and United Rugby Championship.

Welsh Premier Division

Welsh Championship

WRU Division 1

WRU Division 1 East

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WRU Division 1 East Central

WRU Division 1 North

WRU Division 1 West Central

WRU Division 1 West

WRU Division 2

WRU Division 2 East

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WRU Division 2 East Central

WRU Division 2 North

WRU Division 2 West Central

WRU Division 2 West

WRU Division 3

WRU Division 3 North East

WRU Division 3 North West

WRU Division 3 East

WRU Division 3 East Central

WRU Division 3 West Central

WRU Division 3 West A

WRU Division 3 West B

WRU Division 4

WRU Division 4 East

WRU Division 4 East Central

WRU Division 4 West Central

WRU Division 5

WRU Division 5 East

WRU Division 5 East Central

WRU Division 5 West Central

WRU Division 6

WRU Division 6 East

See also

Notes and References

  1. Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981, David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pp41-42
  2. Web site: WRU axe falls on Warriors . BBC Sport . 10 July 2021 . 1 June 2004.
  3. Web site: Woolford . Anthony . The definitive guide to Welsh rugby's promotions and relegations . WalesOnline . 10 July 2021 . en . 15 May 2019.
  4. Web site: Rugby fixtures, results and tables service for Wales : All Wales Sport . www.allwalessport.co.uk . 10 July 2021.