Welsh rugby is overstretched, underfunded and falling apart again

As Wales prepares to face Argentina, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is grappling with significant challenges, including a lack of funding and trust from fans. An open training session at the Principality Stadium drew a crowd, but the atmosphere is overshadowed by the WRU's recent announcement to scrap one of the four regional teams, a move seen as necessary yet controversial. The regions are widely regarded as overstretched and underfunded, leading to poor performance in the URC, where no Welsh team has finished in the top seven since before the pandemic. This situation has created a palpable sense of distrust in the WRU's ability to revitalize the sport, as fans worry about the future of Welsh rugby amidst ongoing struggles.