Wales' regions and the Welsh Rugby Union have agreed a format to continue discussions on future co-operation.

Earlier this week the four regions rejected the WRU's latest draft of a new participation agreement.

It has now been agreed to carry on with the terms and conditions of the current agreement for five years from 1 June.

But all parties have "agreed that discussions will now take place to formulate variations to the agreement" for the benefit of regions and country.

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Last week Regional Rugby Wales pledged to release players for the national team's summer tour to north America.

In October the WRU won a High Court order for the regions to release players for training ahead of the November Test against South Africa.

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