WRU loses £18m and says four regions unsustainable
The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.
BBC Sport reports that the Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include WRU and Welsh Rugby Union.
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