| Wales' five new regional teams have taken shape for next season, with all the sides now officially launched. Players are still involved in transfer talks, so keep an eye on this page for the up-to-date squad lists.
Swansea and Neath
 | Team name | Full-backs: Gareth Swales, Adrian Durston, Matthew Jones Three-quarters: Scott Gibbs, Gareth Morris, Matthew Brayley, James Storey, Dave Tiueti, Elvis Seveali'i (from Bath) Fly-halves: Gavin Henson, Shaun Connor, Rob Sweeney Scrum-halves: Shane Williams, Andy Williams (from Bath), Ricky Richards Props: Duncan Jones, Adam Jones, Paul James, Andrew Millward, Cai Griffiths Hookers: Barry Williams, Huw Bennett, Chris Wells Locks: Gareth Llewellyn, Jon Thomas, Andy Newman, Lyndon Bateman, Luke Tait Back rows: Steve Tandy, Nathan Bonner-Evans, James Bater, Richard Pugh, Gavin Thomas (from Bath)
 | Transfer stories | Players available for draft: Richard Rees, Matthew Robinson, Arwel Thomas (to Pau), Patrick Horgan, Rhodri Jones (to Gwent Dragons), Andy Moore, Darren Morris (to Leicester), Colin Charvis, Dean Thomas (to Worcester), Brett Sinkinson, Alfie Mocelutu (to Tarbes), Hywel Jenkins Captain: Scott Gibbs Coach: Lyn Jones Assistant coach: Sean Holley Conditioning coach: Huw Bevan Team colours: Black and white Premier League team coaches: Tony Clement (Swansea), Rowland Phillips (Neath) Academy coach: Garin Jenkins Performance analyst: Peter Hall Community development manager: John Schropfer Senior development officer: Dai Arthur Grounds: St Helen's and the Gnoll
Bridgend and Pontypridd
 | Team name | Full-backs: Gareth Wyatt, Kevin Morgan Three-quarters: Aisea Havili, Gareth Thomas, Dafydd James, Sonny Parker, Jon Bryant, David Bishop (development contract), Matthew Nutthall (development contract) Fly-halves: Ceri Sweeney, Neil Jenkins Scrum-halves: Paul John, Sililo Martens, Gareth Cooper (from Bath) Props: Gethin Jenkins, Phil Booth, Martin Jones, Chris Horsman, Geraint Morris (development contract) Hookers: Mefin Davies, Andrew Joy, Matthew Rees Locks: Robert Sidoli, Brent Cockbain, Deiniol Jones, Ryan Jones Back rows: Nick Kelly, Richard Parks, Maama Molitika, Nathan Budgett, Richard Bryan, Cory Harris, Mark Lewis (development contract)
Supplementary list to provide cover during World Cup includes: Richard Fussell, Emyr Lewis, Lee Thomas, Shaun James, Tommy Walsh, Gerald Cox, Duane Goodfield, Ian Evans, Jonathan Edwards  | Transfer stories | Players available for draft: Huw Harries, Gareth Cull, Emyr Lewis, Shaun James, Richard Mustoe, Anthony Carter, Gareth Baber, Chris Loader (to Rotherham), Neil Hennessey (to Doncaster), Geraint Lewis, Wayne O'Connor Captain: Gareth Thomas Coach: Lynn Howells Assistant coach: Allan Lewis Team colours: Blue, black, white and red Premier League team coaches: Steele Lewis and Justin Burnell (Pontypridd), Richard Webster (Bridgend) Chief Executive: Leighton Samuel Director of rugby development: Clive Jones Conditioning coach: Nick Johnston Physiotherapist: Tim Atter Marketing and media: John Samuel Commercial executive: Emma Rogers Team administrator: Christine Banfield Academy coach: Justin Burnell Acadmey conditioning coach: Steve Richards Grounds: Brewery Field and Sardis Road
Newport and Ebbw Vale
 | Team name | Full-backs: Richard Davies, Percy Montgomery, Brett Davey Three-quarters: Hal Luscombe, Kevin James, Andy Marinos, Steve Winn, Nathan Brew, Ben Breeze, Gerald Arasa, Rhys Shorney Fly-halves: Lee Jarvis, Craig Warlow Scrum-halves: Gareth Baber, Rhodri Jones (from Swansea), Bryan Shelbourne Props: Rod Snow, Adam Black, Chris Anthony, Rhys Thomas, Dai Pattison Hookers: Paul Young, Steve Jones, Keiron Crawford Locks: Peter Sidoli, Ian Gough, Michael Owen, Martin Morgan, Neil Edwards, Luke Charteris Back rows: Rhys Williams, Jamie Ringer, Jason Forster, Shawn van Rensburg, Rhys Oakley (from Bristol), Ross Beattie (from Bristol)
 | Transfer stories | Players available for draft: Matt Mostyn (to Connacht), Jon Pritchard (to Rotherham), Jason Jones-Hughes (to Munster), Jason Strange (to Rotherham), David Llewellyn, Ceri Jones (to Harlequins), Paul Jones, Mike Voyle, Chay Billen (to Newport), Ockert Booyse, Paul Williams, Matt Veater, Will Thomas (to Cross Keys), Andrew Powell (to Beziers) Captain: Andy Marinos Coach: Mike Ruddock Assistant coach: Clive Griffiths Team colours: Black and red Premier League team coaches: Gareth Nicholas (Ebbw Vale), Darryl Jones (Newport) Chief Executive: David Jenkins Ground: Rodney Parade
Llanelli
 | Team name | Full-backs: Barry Davies, Garan Evans, Lee Byrne (development contract) Three-quarters: Mark Jones, Matthew Watkins, Leigh Davies, Mark Taylor, Salesi Finau, Tal Selley Fly-halves: Stephen Jones, Gareth Bowen Scrum-halves: Dwayne Peel, Mike Phillips, Dale Burn Props: John Davies, Iestyn Thomas, Martyn Madden, Phil John Hookers: Robin McBryde, Aled Gravell Locks: Chris Wyatt, Vernon Cooper, Adam Jones, James Griffiths, Emyr Lewis (from Cardiff), Bryn Griffiths (development contract) Back rows: Dafydd Jones, Dave Hodges, Scott Quinnell, Simon Easterby, Gareth Williams (development contract) Supplementary list to provide cover during World Cup includes: Rhys Williams, Ceirion Thomas, Gareth Wright, David Maddox, Ian Boobyer, Gavin Evans, Adam Yelland  | Transfer stories | Players available for draft: Matt Cardey (to Leeds), Delme Williams, Neil Boobyer (to Bridgend), Guy Easterby (to Rotherham), Marcus Thomas (to Dunvant), Paul Clapham, Luke Gross (to Rotherham), Ian Boobyer, Jamie Cudmore Captain: Leigh Davies Coach: Gareth Jenkins Assistant coaches: Nigel Davies, Paul Moriarty Team colours: Scarlet and white Chief Executive: Stuart Gallacher Grounds: Stradey Park (Llanelli), Racecourse (Wrexham)
Cardiff
 | Team name | Full-backs: Rhys Williams, Donavan van Vuuren Three-quarters: Nick Walne, Dean Dewdney, Craig Morgan, Pieter Muller, Jamie Robinson, Tom Shanklin (from Saracens), Matt Allen, Jon Vaughton (development contract) Fly-halves: Iestyn Harris, Nicky Robinson Scrum-halves: Ryan Powell, Richard Smith, Andy Moore Props: Ben Evans, John Yapp (development contract), Ken Fourie, Darren Crompton Hookers: Andrew Lewis, Gareth Williams, T Rhys Thomas Locks: Heino Senekal, Craig Quinnell, Andy Moore Back rows: Martyn Williams, Dan Baugh, Jim Brownrigg, Robin Sowden-Taylor, Dan McShane, Nathan Thomas (from Bath)  | Transfer stories | Players available for draft: Anthony Sullivan, Spencer John, Gary Powell (to Leeds), Peter Rogers (to Roma), Tim Payne (to Wasps), Greg Woods, Adam Jones, John Tait (to Brive), Chris Stamatakis, Emyr Lewis (to Llanelli Scarlets), Rob Appleyard Captain: Martyn Williams Coach: Dai Young Assistant coach: Geraint John Team colours: White, blue and black Chief Executive: Robert Norster Squad manager: Derwyn Jones Conditioning coach: Huw Wiltshire Skills coach: Mark Ring (tbc) Physiotherapist: Jane James Notational analyst: Rhodri Manning Academy co-ordinator: Mike Rayer Premier League team coaches: Mike Rayer, Howard Stone Premier League conditioning coach: Tristan Bevan Ground: Arms Park
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