Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is giving up American football. Rees-Zammit announced his move on social media and says he's returning to the pitch.

Rees-Zammit has announced his return to rugby at a time when the WRU is considering cutting from four professional teams down to three or two. Money is tight and Dragons, Ospreys, Scarlets and WRU-owned Cardiff will not be able to compete with other clubs unless there is special help from a governing body that has its own financial challenges.

In a surprising turn of events, Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his departure from the NFL and a return to rugby. His comeback to rugby takes place just 18 months after the 24-year-old initially left the sport to chase his dream of playing American football.