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Welsh Rugby’s CEO Diagnosed with Cancer and Stepping Away From Role

On Wednesday, the Welsh Rugby Union announced that CEO Abi Tierney will step away from her role from August 22 to undergo cancer treatment.
Abi Tierney, Welsh Rugby Union CEO, was appointed in January 2024 after roles at the Home Office, succeeding Steve Phillips who resigned amid allegations of a toxic culture.
A six-week consultation will review the four professional regions—Dragons, Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets—before an October decision, WRU signalled last week.
WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood will assume overall responsibility and said `I, together with the whole of the Board and everyone involved with Welsh rugby wish Abi well over this period and the WRU is committed to supporting her during this time`.
No timeframe has been given for Tierney’s return, as the WRU plans to reveal its 'optimal solution' later this month to transform the failing game in Wales.

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