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Martyn Phillips insists "doing nothing" isn't an option for the Welsh Rugby Union during talks with the regions over the future of professional rugby in Wales.

It was revealed on the eve of Wales' stunning Six Nations triumph over England, a controversial plan could threaten the existence of the Ospreys.

Many options have been discussed, with some WRU figures understood to be keen on establishing a region in North Wales at the expense of one in South Wales.

A Cardiff Blues-Ospreys merger was one suggestion put forward, as was an Ospreys-Scarlets merger, and disbanding the Ospreys altogether.

Under this model, Welsh rugby would have two sides with full-fat funding that would allow them to be competitive, one in the east and one in the west, and two others on lower funding, presumably the Dragons and the proposed entity in North Wales.

But, according to Ospreys managing director Andrew Millward, the status quo will now remain for next season following a meeting of the new Professional Rugby Board, subject to it being ratified by full board of the WRU.

Millward maintained he expects the Liberty Stadium outfit to be operating on the same budget next season.

Despite all the concern and fear behind the scenes, particularly among players who are still in the dark over their future contracts, WRU chief executive Phillips, writing in the match programme of the Wales-England match, claimed the governing body and the regions were united.

"The formation of the new PRB sees the chairs of the regional sides working closely with the WRU executive and the regional head coaches working closely with the WRU coaches and performance teams. We work as one team," he declared.

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"It is early days but we are already seeing the benefits with previously ignored hot topics now being the subject of energetic debate.

"The inconvenient truth is that in the professional era we have generally only managed to have one regional side performing in the latter stages of competitions in any given season.

"In Europe we have never managed to win the top-tier competition. Things needs to change.

"So, whilst we have seen some success, we are determined to make the necessary changes to ensure the long-term and successful sustainability of the game - for our players and supporters in particular.

"Doing nothing isn't an option and nothing has been off the table in terms of what has been discussed.

"We know we have the playing talent in Wales and we have stepped up our focus and investment in coach development.

"We are also in the middle of a review to revamp our academy structures so that young players in Wales, regardless of where they live, get the opportunity to fulfil their potential and hopefully pull on the famous red jersey.

"Off the field we have left no stone unturned. We need to make changes to grow attendances, commercial income and give supporters the freedom to support the team where they have most affinity.

"We need to use any new investment to strengthen squads, improve facilities, develop coaches and importantly to continue to invest in the community game where all the players come from.

"We have been busy and bold in our outlook. We are entering a period of rapid change for rugby in Wales and around the world."

And Phillips finished by pledging to Welsh rugby supporters: "We will ensure we remain at the forefront of the game and put in place measures to ensure success for club and country."