Welsh rugby's ins, outs and re-signings for 2026-27

Scott Sio, Terrell Peita, Tom Rogers and Corey Domachowski will join Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the summer [Getty Images] More turmoil in Welsh rugby has impacted the squad-shaping at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets ahead of 2026-27. This season has been played amid uncertainty due to the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) aiming to cut one of the four professional clubs. The WRU still wants to press on with their proposal but the quartet will remain as they are until at least 2028.

That small amount of clarity has helped coaches retain talent and bring players in, although star names Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Aaron Wainwright are heading for new challenges. BBC Sport Wales rounds up the moves that have been confirmed so far. James and Bradley among six uncapped Wales call-ups Tandy waits on Wales captaincy decision Cardiff James Botham made his Cardiff debut in 2019 [Huw Evans Picture Agency] In: Cardiff have bolstered their midfield with Namibia centre Le Roux Malan from Sharks and replaced Scarlets-bound loose-head prop Corey Domachowski with former Australia international Scott Sio , who has spent four years with Exeter.

Re-signed: An important bit of contract business was ensuring some clarity by agreeing a deal with head coach Corniel van Zyl , who stepped up after the loss of Matt Sherratt to Wales on the eve of the 2025-26 season. He will be in charge of a raft of Wales internationals who have extended their Arms Park stays. Josh Adams , Alex Mann , James Botham , Mason Grady , Keiron Assiratti, Danny Southworth , Callum Sheedy , Jacob Beetham and Evan Lloyd have signed new contracts along with Rhys Barratt, who will hunt a first cap this summer.

Wales Under-20s talents Steff Emanuel and Tom Bowen also signed new contracts. Out: Leigh Halfpenny (retired), Corey Domachowski (Scarlets), Ben Donnell (Ulster). Cardiff takeover deal with Ospreys owners collapses Dragons Anzelo Tuitavuki played for Tonga at the 2023 World Cup [Getty Images] In: After a busy 2025 recruitment drive, Dragons are looking to build on a promising campaign with a handful of signings.