The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), a privately owned organization founded in 1881, is the governing body for rugby union in Wales. Headquartered in the UK, it employs approximately 420 people. Its primary activity is the organization and administration of spectator sports, specifically rugby union, the national sport of Wales. In 2024, the WRU's revenue was less than $250 million.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) proposed reducing the number of men's professional teams from four to two. This plan faced significant opposition. Former WRU chair Gareth Davies stated on an unspecified date that the plan had "obviously no chance" due to the pushback. On an unspecified date, the majority of Welsh rugby players also voiced their opposition to the two-team plan, indicating they would consider opportunities outside Wales. On an unspecified date, the WRU was advised to abandon these proposals, as they are deemed financially unviable. On September 6th, 2024, WRU held talks with regional teams. Separately, on an unspecified date, the Prince of Wales interacted with a member of the Welsh women's rugby team following their World Cup loss to Fiji.
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Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) offers 2 products in the sports industry. Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)'s product portfolio comprises of contact sports.
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Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)'s revenues were less than $250M in 2024. All the revenue comes from rugby Union.
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Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) sells broadcasting rights of its 2 rugby Union competitions to 2 companies globally, covering 2 countries. Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)'s rights holders include Sianel 4 Cymru and BBC.
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