The Competition Pathway Working Group started the review in March 2015, and consists of representatives from the WRU Board, WRU Executive, the Principality Premiership Division and the Welsh Regions.
Once the review is completed, the findings and recommendations of the Competition Pathway Working Group will be presented to the WRU Board for debate and approval.
The aim of the review is to ensure the WRU has a competition structure which provides the best vehicle to develop players and coaches and properly underpins the professional and international game with full inclusivity for the Principality Premiership as the recognised semi-professional tier of rugby in Wales.
One element of the review is participation in the British and Irish Cup competition going forward and how this could also compliment and underpin future participation in what was the LV=Cup.
The plan under discussion is to introduce Regional Premiership Select teams to the competition in future with an input from Regional coaching structures and selection from across the semi-professional clubs within each of the four Regions.
Any proposal would need to integrate the Premiership and Regional squads to maximise the development potential for talented players and coaches across Wales.
The declared ultimate aim of the WRU is to ensure that through the best available competition structures the player pathway must continue to develop the very best talent for potential international selection.
