The 2023–24 Indigo Group Premiership is the fifth season of the current format of the rugby union competition Welsh Premier Division. It began on 2 September 2023.[1]
| 2023–24 Indigo Group Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  Wales |
| Date | 2 September 2023 – 27 April 2024 |
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For sponsorship reasons, it was known as Indigo Group Premiership.[2]
Structure edit
The structure reverted to its traditional league format following truncation the previous season. Each team played each other team on a home and away basis for a total of 22 games. League points were awarded as follows – 4 points for a win, 2 for a draw and 0 for a loss. Teams could also earn an additional bonus point by scoring four or more tries in a match and/or losing by less than seven points. The structure saw the top 4 teams compete in an end of season playoff format, 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd, with the final taking place at the ground of the highest seed and the winning team being declared champions.
There was no relegation last season following an expansion from 12 to 14 teams for the 2023–24 season.[3][4] Unfortunately on 28 March 2023 Llanelli RFC shared their intention to withdraw and focus on player development.[5] The league started on 2 September with 13 clubs.
Teams edit
Indigo Group Premiership edit
Blue = Cardiff Rugby
Orange = Dragons
Black = Ospreys
Red = Scarlets
- RGC acts as a de facto club representing North Wales
| Team | Coach | Captain | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon | Jason Hyatt | Joe Tomalin-Reeves | Talbot Athletic Ground | 8,000 |
| Bridgend | Steve Jones | Nathan Edwards | Brewery Field | 8,000 |
| Cardiff | Steve Law | Morgan Allen | Cardiff Arms Park | 12,125 |
| Carmarthen Quins | Craig Evans | Lee Taylor | Carmarthen Park | 3,000 |
| Ebbw Vale | Jason Strange | Joe Franchi | Eugene Cross Park | 8,000 |
| Llandovery | Euros Evans | Jack Jones | Church Bank | 3,000 |
| Merthyr | Rowland Phillips | Craig Locke | The Wern | 4,500 |
| Neath | The Gnoll | 6,000 | ||
| Newport | Tyron Morris | Matt O'Brien | Newport Stadium | 5,058 |
| Pontypool | Pontypool Park | 8,800 | ||
| Pontypridd | Chris Dicomidis (player-coach) | Kristian Parker | Sardis Road | 7,861 |
| RGC 1404 | Ceri Jones | Afon Bagshaw | Eirias Stadium | 6,080 |
| Swansea | Hugh Gustafson | Tom Sloane | St Helens Ground | 4,500 |
References edit
- ^ "Indigo Group Premiership Fixtures & Results". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ "The Indigo Group announces title sponsorship of Rugby Premiership". Indigo Group. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ "Welsh Premiership to increase to 14 clubs as Nigel Walker's plan is blown apart". 18 August 2022.
- ^ "The Welsh Rugby Union National League Rules 2022-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Llanelli RFC to focus on player development next season". llanellirfc.co.uk. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.