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WRU chair Ieuan Evans says he backed Steve Phillips because he's 'very loyal' as he's grilled on own integrity

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Ieuan Evans says it isn't for him to determine whether his integrity has been damaged after publicly backing WRU CEO Steve Phillips to stay on days ahead of his resignation.

The union have endured a turbulent week following toxic allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia, which led to Phillips' resignation on Sunday. However, he had previously asserted he was the "man to drive this forward" as he stated his intention to stay.

Evans, who only took on the role at the end of November, backed him publicly, stating he had "total confidence we will get this right", stressing that Phillips was part of that. However, the fact that Phillips' position quickly became untenable begs questions of whether Evans' place at the head of the union is also in danger.

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