The Welsh Rugby Union is pleased at the progress made at today’s Six Nations meeting in Paris towards agreement for the European competition structure from next season.
WRU – official statement
Representatives of the WRU described the meeting of stakeholder nations and clubs as positive and constructive.
The WRU continues to remain confident that the progress now achieved will lead to a positive outcome for all stakeholders.
The WRU delegation at today’s Paris meeting was Group Chief Executive, Roger Lewis, WRU Chairman, David Pickering and Group Finance Director, Steve Phillips.
Representatives of the French and English clubs and the Welsh Regions were also in attendance.
The cautious optimism is based on a detailed structure of actions to be pursued immediately.