Ospreys sign PRA, Scarlets still unsigned
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- Ospreys signed a new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA) with the Welsh Rugby Union, becoming the third Welsh region to do so.
- PRA runs until the end of the 2027‑28 season and includes provisions for greater collaboration with the WRU, especially on playing‑side alignment.
- Ospreys reported a £1.8 million loss for the most recent financial year while progressing with a new stadium at St Helen’s.
- Scarlets have not yet signed the PRA; WRU chief executive Abi Tierney said due‑diligence work continues and three of four clubs are now on PRA25.
- WRU maintains a policy to reduce the number of professional sides to three by 2028, promising a detailed plan by the end of June 2026.
Why it matters: The Ospreys secure financial stability and a clear path to 2027‑28, while the Scarlets risk missing out on the same support, intensifying pressure as the WRU aims to reduce the professional tier to three clubs by 2028.
