Member clubs of the Welsh Rugby Union voted overwhelmingly in favour of 'momentous' governance reforms on Sunday after the ruling body had been rocked by sexism allegations and a damaging row with its players.
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"The repercussions of a positive vote today are nothing short of momentous," the former Wales captain added. Further off-field problems followed when the Wales men's side threatened a strike that would have scuppered February's showpiece Six Nations match against England in Cardiff. But a compromise was brokered and earlier this month it was announced the regions could offer players new deals following an agreement to introduce standard contracts.
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