Moffett steps down as WRU boss in surprise move

THE Welsh Rugby Union was in shock last night with the resignation of its group chief executive, David Moffett.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005 - 01:00
Matt Lloyd

He is stepping down due to family reasons and will leave his post on December 31 to live in New Zealand.

The 58-year-old Australian joined the WRU in December 2002 and set about reducing close to £60 million (€87.9m) of debt and overseeing Wales’ move towards regional rugby.

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