ALEX BYWATER: The Welsh Rugby Union is strongly considering cutting one of its four professional teams and has confirmed its intention to have a two-tiered funding model.

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney says she still has fire in her belly in the role and wants to help the Wales team return to the elite of world rugby.

We are confident that his appointment will greatly benefit all of Welsh rugby.” Reddin's arrival is timely, as both the men's and women's national teams are experiencing tough times.