Transformative for the women’s gamepublished at 15:36 BST
15:36 BST
Ceri Coleman-Phillips
BBC Sport Wales rugby reporter
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Sean Lynn took over as Wales head coach in March
As I mentioned earlier, the women’s game could be one of the main beneficiaries from today’s announcement.
The WRU says it will fund two elite women’s teams, and as well as having a women’s national academy, there will be three women’s Player Development Centres (PDCs).
Gwalia Lightning and Brython Thunder will also have more money thrown at them to compete in the Celtic Challenge.
This will be music to the ears of Wales’ head coach Sean Lynn, who not only wants to find the next generation of Welsh talent but have them playing a high standard of rugby right here in Wales.
Amanda Bennett, chair of the women’s rugby committee, said it was a “transformative moment for women’s rugby in Wales”.
“The WRU’s
commitment to funding and infrastructure will help us attract and retain top
talent and build a competitive domestic structure.
“We all saw the amazing
success of the Women’s World Cup tournament this year. This is an area for
growth in the sport both globally and in Wales.”