WRU chief facing vote set to stand down
Under fire Welsh Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood will step down from his role in the summer at the end of a three year term.
Collier-Keywood has been in his position since 2023 - but will exit on July 16 having decided not to go for a second term.
It comes ahead of an extraordinary general meeting on April 13 - when he was due to face a no confidence vote.
Announcing he will stand down, he said: “I have been reflecting with the board on what should happen next.
"We wanted to make this announcement to enable the recruitment process to start and before the EGM is held so everyone goes into the EGM process with the benefit of the same knowledge.
"Over the course of the last few years, the new board has made key decisions unanimously despite the very difficult choices we have had to face.
"I am fully committed to serving out the remainder of my term, subject of course, to the outcome of the EGM.
"The people I have had the pleasure of working with in the WRU and outside, and the importance of and passion for rugby in Wales, have been a source of continued inspiration to me in carrying out this role.”
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