Welsh Rugby Union was 'unforgiving, even vindictive' workplace for some – report

The union workplace “contained elements of bullying and discrimination” and was experienced as “toxic” by some employees

The WRU workplace culture has been heavily criticised by an independent review (Mike Egerton/PA)

The Welsh Rugby Union was an “unforgiving, even vindictive” environment to work in for some of its employees, an independent report has found.

Witnesses interviewed as part of Dame Anne Rafferty’s review of the union reported feelings of powerlessness and fear, with the WRU described in the review’s report as an organisation which was “unsure on its feet”.