The WRU Council is a key body of the WRU and it’s responsibilities include:

To formulate the strategy for Community Rugby (which is presented for consideration and approval by the WRU Board) and to oversee its execution. The Council delegates the management and delivery of the strategy to the Community Game Board (a sub-committee of the WRU Board).
To provide effective two-way communication between the WRU Board and its clubs, including broader stakeholder groups as appropriate.
The Council currently comprises of 19 members who have been elected by the community clubs. However, the WRU Board are seeking to appoint up to 6 additional Council members, to provide broad representation of all rugby interests in Wales and the communities we serve.

We value diverse perspectives and lived experiences and are committed to growing our Council to reflect the full breadth of the Welsh rugby community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and especially encourage applications from individuals with backgrounds or insights in education, disability sport, women and girls’ rugby, volunteering, or underrepresented communities. In particular we are looking for:

State secondary school education experience. To bring insight and knowledge of state education curriculum for 12-18 year olds, what is needed to support young people and the evolving education agenda including future trends and learnings.

Private/Independent school education experience.
To bring insight and knowledge on curriculum for 12-18 year olds, what is needed to support young people and the evolving independent education agenda including future trends and learnings.

University/College education experience.
To help identify future trends and how to attract, inspire and retain players, coaches, officials and volunteers to grow the game for the future as well as accessing vocational and research opportunities; also potential to consider postgraduates moving into teaching.