Lyndon Faulkner named new chair of Welsh Rugby Union
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Lyndon Faulkner has been appointed as the new chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), effective at the WRU's annual general meeting on November 22. The former Newport and Pontypool player, now a successful businessman in the U.S., succeeds Richard Collier-Keywood. Faulkner takes on this role as the WRU plans to reduce the professional tier of Welsh rugby from four to three teams, which significantly impacts clubs like Ospreys and Scarlets. In his statement, Faulkner emphasized the importance of Welsh rugby and pledged to listen to stakeholders as he transitions into this leadership position.
- •Lyndon Faulkner to start as WRU chairman on November 22.
- •He previously played for Newport and Pontypool.
- •The WRU plans to cut professional teams from four to three.
- •Cardiff and Dragons confirmed to continue beyond 2027-28.
- •Faulkner aims to lead the strategic direction of Welsh rugby.
- 12:00 PMBBC Sport — WRU names businessman Faulkner as new chair
"Lyndon Faulkner will take over the role at the WRU's annual general meeting on Sunday, 22 November.
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