The shock WRU EGM, how it will work and the shattering potential repercussions

Steffan Thomas Tue, 6 January 2026 at 6:53 pm UTC·8 min read The Welsh Rugby Union faces a new challenge over the next couple of months with an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) set to take place. As if things couldn't get any more complicated, 10% of clubs are believed to have put in a request to call an EGM. Over the past eight months the WRU have put plans in place to radically alter the professional game.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The most divisive part of the plan is a reduction from four to three professional clubs with significant central control. WRU to face seismic EGM as clubs meet threshold in bid to oust chairman Chloe Madeley reveals 'volatile' James...