Wales Rugby Union and clubs agree funding for five clubs

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Wed, 02 Apr, 2003 - 01:00

Union have reached agreement on funding for five professional teams next season.

Club officials met with Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive David Moffett yesterday when the funding issue was resolved.

A total of £7.5m is set to be shared between the five new professional teams Cardiff, Llanelli and combined Newport/Ebbw Vale, Bridgend/ Pontypridd and Neath/Swansea sides next season.

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