Welsh Rugby Union take closer step to assuming ownership and control of Newport Gwent Dragons

Chief executive Martyn Phillips insisted its intervention is necessary to safeguard the future of Newport Gwent Dragons.

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips on Wednesday insisted its intervention is necessary to safeguard the future of Newport Gwent Dragons.

The WRU on Wednesday announced it had taken a step closer to assuming ownership and control of the Newport Gwent Dragons after reaching 'heads of terms' agreement.