The WRU Independent Review Panel makes a final call for evidence


The WRU Independent Review Panel makes a final call for evidence

The Panel for the Independent Review into the Welsh Rugby Union makes a final call for evidence. 

The Independent Review Panel is extremely grateful to all those who have contributed and submitted evidence. Further evidence can be submitted to independentpanel@sportresolutions.com until 5pm on Friday 6 October 2023.

Please note that the Independent Review Panel will unfortunately be unable to consider any evidence submitted after this date. 

Sport Resolutions administers the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Independent Review which is investigating allegations of sexism, misogyny, homophobia and racism, and the organisational culture and behaviours of leadership at all levels at the WRU. 

The Independent Review Panel to consider the period from 2017 to the present was announced in February 2023 and consists of Dame Anne Rafferty DBE (Chair), Maggie Alphonsi MBE and Quentin Smith. Counsel to the Review is David Lawson.

More information on the Panel and the Terms of Reference are available here.

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