Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears
Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
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"Given the importance of rugby to communities across Wales, I met with the WRU last week in my capacity as cabinet minister for culture and sport to discuss the future of professional rugby in Wales."
— Heledd Fychan , Politician
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Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
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