Scott Sio, Terrell Peita, Tom Rogers, and Corey Domachowski will join Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys, and Scarlets for the 2026-27 season. The Welsh Rugby Union's plans to cut one professional club are still in play, but all four teams will remain until at least 2028.
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Scott Sio, Terrell Peita, Tom Rogers, and Corey Domachowski will join Welsh teams.
The WRU plans to cut one professional club.
All four teams will remain until at least 2028.
The current season is marked by uncertainty in Welsh rugby.
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Scott Sio, Terrell Peita, Tom Rogers and Corey Domachowski in action
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.
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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.
Anzelo Tuitavuki runs with the ball for Tonga against South Africa
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.
Filo Tiatia has so far brought in Tonga wing Anzelo Tuitavuki from Colomiers and Caio Parry will have a chance to impress on a dual contract with Pontypool after standing out in Super Rygbi Cymru with RGC.
Re-signed: Rejuvenated wing Rio Dyer signed fresh terms along with Che Hope, who would have been a leading candidate for Wales' summer tour were it not for injury.
Dan Edwards puts his thumb up after Ospreys beat Scarlets
Dan Edwards started in Wales' Six Nations win against Italy [Huw Evans Picture Agency]
In:Ospreys have bolstered their back three with Wales international Tom Rogers from Scarlets - the 27-year-old scored a hat-trick against New Zealand from wing but could also be an option at full-back given the loss of Jack Walsh.
Re-signed: Ospreys have suffered some high-profile exits but have also done some good business in retention.
Fly-half Dan Edwards was on Leicester's radar but will stay to pull the strings in Swansea.
Fletcher Anderson carries the ball for Scarlets against Connacht
Fletcher Anderson arrived at Scarlets from Crusaders in November [Huw Evans Picture Agency]
In:Scarlets have bolstered their front row by signing Wales loose-head prop Corey Domachowski from rivals Cardiff.
Welsh-qualified lock Harvey Cuckson will arrive from Bath on a permanent deal after impressing during two loan spells in 2025-26.
They have not yet confirmed whether Nigel Davies will continue to lead the region having been appointed interim director of rugby midway through the season.
Re-signed: Number eight Fletcher Anderson - arguably the signing of the season - has agreed new terms and Wales flanker Josh Macleod is staying in Llanelli. Lively full-back Jac Davies steps up to the senior squad from the academy.
