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Collier-Keywood has taken on additional responsibilities during Tierney’s absence and will continue to do so ahead of her orderly transition to full-time.
Malcolm Wall, who chairs the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) and remains a Director of the WRU Board, will continue to spend additional time supporting executive leadership in the proposed implementation of the new model for elite rugby in Wales.
The WRU executive team also includes Geraint John (Community Director), Leighton Davies (Chief Commercial Officer), Lydia Stirling (Chief People Officer), Dave Redden (Director of Rugby and Elite Performance) and Gavin Marshall (Chief Operations Officer).
“Initially, Abe will make a gradual return, working part-time and focusing on getting up to speed,” Collier-Keywood said.
“Malcolm Wall will continue to lead the work on implementing the outcomes of the recent consultation.
“I will continue to spend time supporting the executive branch during this period.”
Before her enforced absence began, Tierney was at a press conference in August where the WRU stated it wanted two professional teams.
Tierney missed the month-long public consultation in September, which Redden moderated.
The result was announced in October with the WRU stating that they would now prefer to disqualify three teams with one professional team.
Three licenses will be awarded to the two sides, one in Cardiff and one each in the West and East.
The WRU has not given a specific date yet on when that will happen or how they will achieve their goal of losing a professional men’s team.
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