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Katie Sands

WRU urged to make immediate changes amid calls for Steve Phillips to be ousted

The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to make immediate governance changes in the wake of accusations of a "toxic" culture, sexism and misogyny.

Former employees aired their alleged experiences publicly, calling into question the culture which has been fostered at the WRU. Former head of Welsh women's rugby Charlotte Wathan told a BBC investigations programme that a male colleague joked in front of others in an office that he wanted to "rape" her, while another woman said she was bullied while working at the governing body. There was also an accusation of racist language being used by an employee.

Amid a call from the Joint Supporters Trust of Wales' four regional sides for chief executive Steve Phillips to be ousted, the governing body has also been urged to act immediately to ensure effective governance for the future.

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