On Tuesday the regions had expressed their backing for Premiership Rugby’s
proposal for a Champions Cup format in Europe next season.
The continuing face-off in European rugby has led to an alliance building
between the English and Welsh factions, the 12 Premiership clubs
acknowledging that they would consider an expanded format to accommodate the
four Welsh regions if other options did not come to fruition.
Despite being portrayed as mavericks intent on forging their own paths to the
detriment of their relationship with the unions, Premiership Rugby also
voiced its preference for future business to be conducted under the broad
umbrella control of the unions.
It released a statement on Thursday night urging a swift resolution to the
dispute.
“On behalf of its clubs, Premiership Rugby today welcomed the news that the
Welsh Regions are backing the creation of the Rugby Champions Cup next
season and has endorsed the need for resolution in a short timescale,†said
Premiership Rugby chief executive, Mark McCafferty.
Wales Rugby Union"s new proposal offers hope to resolve dispute with regions
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