Welsh rugby union system

The top level of competition in the Welsh rugby union system is the Pro14 (historically the Celtic League) which is a league of professional teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy. Wales currently has four entries in Pro12: Cardiff Blues, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets.

This is a closed league with no promotion or relegation; teams are effectively franchises. The teams also compete in the Heineken Cup, the Amlin Challenge Cup and the LV= Cup.

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Welsh Premier Division
12 clubs – 1 relegation

2

Welsh Championship
14 clubs – 1 promotions, 2 relegations

3

WRU League 1 East
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 4 relegations

WRU League 1 North
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 4 relegations

WRU League 1 West
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 4 relegations

4

WRU League 2 East
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 4 relegations

WRU League 2 North
10 clubs – 2 promotions, 4 relegations

WRU Division 2 West
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 4 relegations

5

WRU League 1 East Central
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 3 relegations

WRU League 1 West Central
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 3 relegations

6

WRU League 2 East Central
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 3 relegations

WRU League 2 West Central
12 clubs – 2 promotions, 3 relegations

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