WRU Letter to Clubs9th January, 2026 Dear Club Secretary, We are writing to you following recent correspondence circulated by the Central Glamorgan Rugby Union, an associate member of the WRU, and subsequent discussions within WRU District D. We understand that these letters have now reached all of our other clubs across Wales and that meetings are...
A. Funding Levels - Wales vs Other NationsFunding Levels – Wales vs Other Nations Welsh Rugby's total revenues are mid-range among Tier-1 unions. For example, the WRU reported a turnover of £94.3 million for FY2022[1].
Financial Comparison of Leading Rugby UnionsFinancial Comparison of Leading Rugby Unions We reviewed audited accounts and credible analyses for the Welsh (WRU), English (RFU), Irish (IRFU), Scottish (SRU), South African (SARU), French (FFR), New Zealand (NZR), and Australian (RA) rugby governing bodies. All reported major deficits or cost pressures in recent years, reflecting variable match schedules...
Scottish Rugby Governance Architecture SummaryScottish Rugby Governance – Architecture & Ecosystem Observation Rob, Thank you for sharing the Scottish Rugby governance explanation. It is clear, professional and structurally coherent in corporate terms.
Official EGM Letter to ClubsCentral Glamorgan Rugby Union Dear fellow Club Secretaries, Date: 07TH January 2026 Central Glamorgan Rugby Union are asking for your club's support in calling for an Extraordinary General Meeting in accordance with Article 29 of the WRU Articles of Association. In 2023 we voted for a change in governance arrangements for...
Response to WRU LetterCentral Glamorgan Rugby Union Dear fellow Club Secretaries Date: 12th January 2026 We are writing to you in response to the letter sent out to member clubs by the WRU on Friday 09 January 2026. We respectfully ask could you please take the time to read this important document.
Updated Confidential Consultation Pack3The WRU iscommitted to a constructive consultation and is open to exploring all options, including radical departures from current practice, to arrive at the best possible outcome for Welsh rugby in the long-term. It does, however, consider opportunities to ensure educational continuity in the elite rugby...
