The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for next week will go ahead as planned, despite most of the clubs that originally called for it withdrawing their support.

The meeting, due to take place on Monday (April 13), must proceed under the WRU’s constitution and company law rules, which require an EGM to be held once formally convened, regardless of subsequent developments.

The EGM was initially requisitioned by 50 member clubs, but 40 of those have since proactively withdrawn their backing for the proposed resolutions.

In response, the WRU has written to clubs to determine whether any wish to keep the resolutions on the agenda.

If objections are raised, the meeting will begin with members being asked to consent to the withdrawal of the resolutions.

Should consent not be granted, the EGM will continue in full, with votes held on the three original motions.

However, if no clubs object, the gathering will instead take the form of an informal session, including a presentation on the “Future of Rugby in Wales” followed by an open discussion among members.

A quorum of at least 95 clubs, attending in person, virtually or by proxy, is required for the meeting to formally begin if resolutions are to be considered.

WRU President, Terry Cobner, has urged clubs to attend regardless of their stance on the original proposals, framing the meeting as an opportunity for wider engagement on the direction of the professional game.

“We are embracing the EGM as an opportunity to discuss important matters about the future of the game in Wales with our membership,” said Cobner.

“We are calling on all member clubs to attend, either in person or virtually (or proxy), so that they can listen once again to our plans, but also so that they can contribute openly and so that we can hear their views.

“Of course, we will also be fully prepared to host voting on the three resolutions that had been tabled should that be required.

“But, it is vitally important that we hear from our full membership and we are looking forward to, at the very least, a healthy and constructive debate on this issue and others.

“We relish this chance for Welsh rugby to gather as one and hope that member clubs are able to answer the call to attend in their numbers.”

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