Three Teams, No Turning Back: Abi Tierney After the EGM

About this episode

Abi Tierney discusses the challenges and changes facing Welsh rugby following a contentious EGM.

In the wake of a tense and at times fractious Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Extraordinary General Meeting at Principality Stadium, Chief Executive Abi Tierney sits down to address the biggest questions facing Welsh rugby. With controversial plans to reduce the professional game from four teams to three still unresolved, and no clear agreement yet with Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons, Tierney explains why the WRU believes change cannot wait.

People in this episode

Guest: Abi Tierney

Topics covered

• Welsh rugby
• Extraordinary General Meeting
• professional game
• team reduction
• sports management

Keywords

• Welsh Rugby Union
• Abi Tierney
• EGM
• professional teams
• rugby
• Cardiff Rugby
• Ospreys
• Scarlets
• Dragons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Welsh Rugby Union, Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys, Scarlets, Dragons

Places: Principality Stadium

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