THE RFU and Premiership Rugby have coolly distanced themselves from an immediate cross-border merger, stating that their resources are strictly dedicated to expanding the top flight with domestic clubs.
The firm stance serves as a swift response to reports that the WRU has formally expressed an interest in having its regions join the English Prem.
The Premiership currently operates with 10 teams following the recent financial collapse of several clubs, but it has a provisional target to expand to 12 teams by the 2029–30 season.
In a joint statement, the RFU and Prem Rugby not...