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Tierney will return on a full-time basis at a time where Welsh rugby finds itself in yet more crisis while the governing body has also announced a new chief commercial officer in Tomos Grace who will take up his role as Tierney returns.<\/p>\n

Steve Tandy’s men’s national side have just suffered a record 73-0 home defeat against South Africa, while Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake<\/a> have been linked with a move from Ospreys to Gloucester.<\/p>\n

The WRU announced in October<\/a> that it planned to reduce the number of professional men’s sides in Wales from four to three.<\/p>\n

Welsh rugby’s governing body confirmed it proposes to grant three licences for men’s clubs.<\/p>\n

There will be one in Cardiff, one in the east and one in the west, which is expected to result in a straight survival fight between Ospreys and Scarlets in Llanelli.<\/p>\n

Another option that has now emerged is Ospreys owners, Y11 Sport & Media, taking over WRU-owned Cardiff, which could produce the desired number of three professional sides.<\/p>\n

“Of course, there are significant and major challenges presented to Welsh rugby at this time,” said Tierney, “but there is also a huge opportunity for us to forge a way ahead in our professional game which will safeguard its future.<\/p>\n

“There is a lot more hard work ahead, but our strength in Welsh rugby is in our ability to unite and work together towards one collective aim.<\/p>\n

“I am looking forward to contributing to this again.”<\/p>\n

Collier-Keywood will revert back to his responsibilities as chair.<\/p>\n

“I know I speak on behalf of the whole game in Wales when I welcome Abi back into her role,” said Collier-Keywood.<\/p>\n

“We are making progress in our transformation programme for the professional game in Wales, but Abi’s return will add new and positive impetus at this pivotal time.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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