Previous CEO Steve Phillips resigned in January amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation.
Abi Tierney has been appointed the first female chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union.
“Abi’s appointment is a major coup for Welsh rugby,” said Richard Collier-Keywood, who succeeded former Wales wing Ieuan Evans as WRU chair last month. “The role of the WRU is to support and serve Welsh rugby across our elite teams to our 270 community clubs. Welsh rugby was rocked in January by a BBC documentary which aired allegations of racism, misogyny, sexism and homophobia at the WRU.A committee of Senedd members noted in June that the WRU was responsible for a “serious failure of governance” and missed opportunities to act on concerning behaviour within the organisation.
“My passion and commitment for this role is unquestionable and I feel a huge sense of pride having grown up in a family where my dad is from Barry and where rugby has been a constant and positive force in our lives.
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