The WRU Club Operations department is dedicated to providing advice and guidance to rugby clubs across Wales to ensure "off the pitch" viability and sustainability.
"We want to help clubs to improve in all aspects of the game including Facilities, Club Management, Funding, Volunteers and Safeguarding"
This section of the website will provide you, over time, with all the information and guidance required to run your club more effectively & efficiently, but if you can't find what you are looking for or need further advice please email:
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Head of Rugby OperationsJulie Paterson
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(T): 02920 822215 |
SafeguardingNatasha MorganCompliance and Operations Co-OrdinatorResponsibilities:The WRU Compliance & Operations Co-ordinator has responsibility for a number of areas of business relating to safeguarding children and adults at risk, Elite Medical Queries and the development of the Rugby Communication System along with myWRU.
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(T): 02920 822442 |
SafeguardingJeremy RogersPolicy & Integrity ManagerResponsibilities:The WRU Policy and Integrity Manager has responsibility for a number of areas of business :
The WRU Policy and Integrity Manager works closely with other sports and organisations such as UK Anti-Doping, Sport Wales and the Child Protection in Sport Unit to develop best practice in anti-doping and safeguarding in sport. He represents the Lead Safeguarding Officers of Welsh Sport's National Governing Bodies on the Strategic Group for Safeguarding Children in Sport, and is also a member of the National Case Management Steering Group. |
(T): 02920 822330 |
SafeguardingClive ChardSafeguarding Co-ordinatorResponsibilities:The WRU Safeguarding Co-Ordinator has responsibility for a number of areas of business relating to safeguarding children and adults at risk.
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(T): 02920 822418 |
FundingChris MunroFacilities & Investment ManagerResponsibilities:The Project Development & Funding Advisor has responsibility for supporting Clubs in the following areas:-
The role includes working with key strategic partners such as Local Authorities, external funding organisations and Governing Bodies of Sport to develop priority facility development projects that support the ongoing sustainability of clubs in Wales. |
(T): 02920 822424 |
FundingEleri OwenFunding Co-ordinatorResponsibilities:The Club Operations Funding Co-ordinator can provide the following support to clubs:-
The role aims to provide ongoing support to clubs who wish to develop their facilities further through the Facilities Grant or through other Funding opportunities, and to provide assistance to clubs who are in already in the process of upgrading their facilities. |
(T): 02920 822438 |
Volunteer & RecruitmentClaire ColemanVolunteer Development ManagerResponsibilities:The WRU Volunteer Development Manager has responsibility for a number of areas of business relating to volunteer training & retention:
The WRU Club Operations Advisor - Training & Retention also works closely with volunteers to establish ongoing training needs based on club requirements. |
(T): 02920 822452 |
Matt RidlerElite Rugby Co-ordinatorResponsibilities:
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