The Ospreys have also released a statement, stressing that no decision has been made about the club’s long‑term future beyond 2026/27, as hundreds of supporters gather at the Brangwyn Hall tonight for an emergency public meeting.
Swansea Council earlier accused the WRU and Ospreys owners Y11 of secretive and anti‑competitive behaviour, claiming the region was being lined up to lose its professional status after the 2026/27 season. The authority said it was prepared to go to court to stop that happening.
WRU: “Council statement is inaccurate”
The WRU confirmed it has received the council’s pre‑action legal letter but disputed the authority’s public account of the 22 January meeting, saying it contained inaccuracies.
The union said it would be taking legal advice and could not comment further on the specifics, but insisted its board had acted “in good faith” while trying to address the financial and performance challenges facing Welsh rugby.
Ospreys: “No decisions have been made”
The Ospreys’ response was more measured, emphasising that the club continues to operate as a professional URC side and that no decisions have been taken about its future beyond the 2026/27 season.
The region rejected any suggestion that Chief Executive Lance Bradley had confirmed the Ospreys were set to drop out of top‑tier rugby, and said it would not comment on “interpretations of meetings, unfinalised proposals, or legal correspondence”.
Public meeting underway at Brangwyn Hall
Meanwhile, the Brangwyn Hall is packed tonight as supporters, community clubs and local representatives gather to demand clarity on the future of the Ospreys and the wider regional structure.
More reaction from the meeting will follow as the situation develops.
