# Premiership and RFU back expansion after reports of Welsh clubs joining

Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Football Union say they are committed to expanding the English top flight, following reports that Welsh sides could be added. The move would reshape professional rugby in Britain, where Welsh regions are under financial strain.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/28/prem-rfu-commit-english-clubs-after-report-welsh-sides-joining) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:17:04 GMT