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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Luke McLaughlin

WRU’s ‘toxic’ culture of discrimination lambasted by independent panel

The Welsh Rugby Union
The Welsh Rugby Union has committed to putting into action the recommendations from the independent review into its governance. Photograph: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images for Barbarians

An independent review of the Welsh Rugby Union has delivered a damning verdict on a “toxic” culture of bullying and discrimination, allied to widespread political infighting and general incompetence in the organisation.

A BBC Wales programme broadcast in January prompted an outcry after a number of former employees made allegations of sexism and discrimination experienced while working for the WRU. Inadequate governance, a lack of focus on and commitment to building the women’s game, internal political tensions and a culture of bullying and misogyny are all highlighted in the report published on Tuesday.

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