WRU launch search for new rugby chief and stadium to fall silent for Welsh hero

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world07:39, 27 Aug 2026These are your latest rugby headlines on Thursday, August 27.‌WRU search for new Cardiff CEOThe Welsh Rugby Union is looking to appoint a new CEO of Cardiff Rugby.‌Cardiff has been without a permanent CEO since Richard Holland left after the club entered administration in April 2024 and are now owned by the WRU.‌The WRU has now decided to go to market for a CEO.The club operates as a WRU-owned subsidiary with its own board and is responsible for Cardiff Rugby, Cardiff RFC and rugby operations at Cardiff Arms Park.JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much more‌According to the job specification, the CEO will lead Cardiff Rugby’s overall strategic, operational and commercial performance.It is descr