Connacht complete a perfect European Challenge Cup campaign to defeat Cardiff and leave the Welsh side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages in danger.

There is opposition within the English game to the plans, which would have seen Welsh clubs offered the chance to qualify for Europe via a revamped Welsh League Cup

The FAW and Wales' four EFL clubs are bracing themselves for opposition to their plans for European qualification via a revamped Welsh League Cup.

Wales’ four English Football League clubs are closing in on a chance to qualify for European football via a revamped Welsh League Cup.Cardiff City, Swansea City, Wrexham and Newport County have

All four regions head into the final two rounds of European Challenge Cup pool matches with qualification hopes.

Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County and Wrexham are hoping for a green light this month from the Football Association (FA) over a fast-track route for Welsh clubs to play in Europe.

Luke Williams says he expects Swansea City to be "ferocious" at Cardiff City as he looks to maintain his unbeaten record in the south Wales derby.

The FAW seeks approval from the FA for plans for Wales' EFL clubs to enter the Welsh League Cup and compete for a place in Europe.

Wales' four EFL clubs are hoping to reach Europe via a new route - but the plans have been met with opposition

A direct route to European competition could be opened up for Wrexham and their fellow Welsh clubs in the EFL as early as next season, if plans revealed today by the Football Association of Wales get the go-ahead.

The proposal, subject to FA approval, would see Wrexham, Cardiff, Swansea and Newport compete in a revamped 16-team Welsh League Cup alongside the 12 JD Cymru Premier clubs; The FAW says the competition winner will go into the qualifying rounds of a UEFA club competition.

Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County and Wrexham are hoping for a green light this month from the Football Association (FA) over a fast-track route for Welsh clubs to play in Europe.