Welsh Rugby Union
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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]
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Undeb Rygbi Cymru | |
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Sport | Rugby union |
Founded | 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 |
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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).