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Steffan Thomas

Leaked document shows WRU sexism allegations dismissed as 'women trying to get more money' and clubs fear regions trying to take over

The scale of the challenge the Welsh Rugby Union face in pushing through proposed governance changes at this month's EGM can be revealed in a leaked document seen by WalesOnline.

In a Mid District meeting of clubs, held at Pontypridd RFC on January 30 and attended by former WRU chair Rob Butcher, clubs discussed the reforms which will be put forward at an extraordinary general meeting later this month, while accusations of bullying, misogyny, and sexism within the governing body were also on the agenda.

Opinions over any proposed governance changes were split, according to the meeting minutes, with some voicing fears clubs would "lose their voice" and be "handing over control of the WRU to the regions".

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