Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips resignsNigel Walker will take over as acting CEO with immediate effect ©PARelated Articles Wales add Alex King and Mike Forshaw to coaching panel Wales flanker Thomas Young ruled out of Six Nations Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit sidelined until Six Nations Suggested Topics WalesThe Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that chief executive Steve Phillips has resigned from his role as chief executive with immediate effect. The pressure on Phillips resignation rose after a BBC Wales Investigates programme aired allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia in the WRU. Nigel Walker, who was appointed as performance director by Phillips in 2021 will now act as the interim chief executive with WRU chair Ieuan Evans promising setting up an external task force to address the issue. “We have already started the process with Welsh Government and Sport Wales in establishing an independent taskforce. “I have always had the best interests of Welsh rugby at the heart of my every action and thought, but have come to the conclusion that it is now time for someone else to lead the way.

Source: The Guardian January 30, 2023 01:52 UTC