Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart and Swansea West MP Torsten Bell will host the meeting at the Guildhall at 6.30pm on Wednesday 4 February, bringing together supporters, former players and community figures who want to keep men’s professional rugby in the city.
The move comes as anger continues to build over the WRU’s plans to cut the number of elite teams from four to three — a proposal widely believed to put the Ospreys most at risk. The meeting is being billed as a chance for supporters to hear the latest developments, discuss next steps and show the strength of feeling across Swansea Bay.
Torsten Bell said the Ospreys had been treated with “zero respect” by the WRU in recent weeks.
“The Ospreys matter to our city, to our communities, and to loyal supporters who deserve to be treated with more than the zero respect that the WRU have shown them,” he said. “At this uncertain moment, it’s vital that we come together, share information, and show that the whole region stands united behind its team.”
Council leader Rob Stewart said the fight was about far more than sport.
“This is about more than rugby – it’s about pride, community and the future of professional sport in our city,” he said. “We want to make sure the voices of supporters and local leaders are heard loud and clear.”
The meeting is open to supporters, community representatives and anyone concerned about the Ospreys’ future. Those planning to attend have been asked to RSVP via torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk.
The announcement marks the latest escalation in a crisis that has already seen senior players, MPs, actors, councillors and supporters’ groups unite in opposition to the WRU’s direction. With a petition now gathering signatures across Wales and political pressure mounting, campaigners say the public meeting is another chance to show the union the strength of local resolve.
Get rid of the WRU not the ospreys , the WRU are full of armchair experts who have taken money out of the game for years to feather their own nests , they are a disgrace .