1881; 143 years ago (1881) (1881; 143 years ago (1881))
World Rugby affiliation
1886 (founder)
Rugby Europe affiliation
1999
Patron
William, Prince of Wales
Chairman
Richard Collier-Keywood
President
Terry Cobner
Men's coach
Warren Gatland
Women's coach
Ioan Cunningham
Website
www.wru.wales
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU; Welsh: Undeb Rygbi Cymru) is the governing body of rugby union in the country of Wales, recognised by the sport's international governing body, World Rugby.[1]
The WRU is responsible for the running of rugby in Wales, overseeing 320 member clubs, the Welsh national team and National Leagues and Cups. The WRU is headed by the President (Terry Cobner), chairman (Richard Collier-Keywood) and CEO (Abi Tierney).
^"Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales". Sport Wales Chwaraeon Cymru website. Sport Wales. 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
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