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<\/p>\nThe latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond<\/p>\n
Henry Pollock(Image: Photo by Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Friday, March 27.<\/p>\n
Politicians react to WRU bombshell<\/p>\n
Politicians have reacted with approval following the news that Welsh Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood will step down from his role later this year.<\/p>\n
The WRU announced on Friday afternoon that the under-fire chair will not seek a second term. Instead, Collier-Keywood, who was facing an EGM vote to oust him next month<\/a>, will depart at the end of his term in July.<\/p>\n The 64-year-old has faced considerable criticism in recent months over the governing body’s plans to cut the number of professional teams from four to three.<\/p>\n Quite what his departure means for that plan, or next month’s EGM, remains to be seen. However, following the announcement, some of the chair’s most vocal critics have already responded.<\/p>\n Swansea<\/a> Council leader Rob Stewart said: “So it looks like the EGM motion has now already succeeded without a vote being cast!<\/p>\n “There is a chance now for the WRU to change course and reengage with fans, clubs, players and public!<\/p>\n “The WRU should now accept that a new plan must quickly come forward. Clubs, players fans need certainty as quickly as possible. It will be financial madness for the WRU and outgoing chair to preside over months of further drift and uncertainty.<\/p>\n “Well done to the fantastic rugby public who have clearly made this happen.”<\/p>\n MP for Swansea West, Torsten Bell, also commented on Collier-Keywood’s departure.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s right that Richard Collier-Keywood has decided to step back from leading the WRU,” said Bell. “It\u2019s not just that on his watch the organisation brought forward the wrong plan for the future of Welsh rugby, but that they went about it in absolutely the wrong way.<\/p>\n “The truth is that the approach of trying to ride roughshod over near universal opposition to push through chaotic changes simply couldn\u2019t work. Those brave clubs who put their heads above the parapet to call the EGM deserve huge credit for spelling that out.<\/p>\n “We now need a reset – as I said to the WRU chief executive just a few weeks ago. There needs to be a new plan and new way of working, not just a new face at the top.”<\/p>\n Pollock signs with Matchroom<\/p>\n England rugby star Henry Pollock has signed with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn’s new sporting talent agency, it has been announced.<\/p>\n The back rower becomes the second high profile name behind UFC fighter Tom Aspinall to team up with Hearn, and more are now expected to follow. Pollock is already one of the most talked about rugby players in the world, with his huge profile and confident personality making him highly marketable.<\/p>\n Hearn was recently present at the Wales v Italy Six Nations match, just days after announcing his new venture. The likes of Louis Rees-Zammit are also likely to be targets for Hearn as he looks to expand his portfolio of athletes.<\/p>\n “I’m delighted to be joining forces with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Talent Agency alongside Stellar Rugby, at such an exciting stage in my career,” Pollock said.<\/p>\n “Their experience and vision in the global sports market make them the perfect partners to help me grow both on and off the field, and I’m looking forward to what we can all achieve together.”<\/p>\n Hearn said: “I watched this kid and I immediately thought: superstar. I honestly believe he can singlehandedly ignite this sport and I am delighted to welcome him to the Matchroom family.<\/p>\n “With Henry, alongside UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall, we are building a team of all stars – and we have many more top names still to bring in as our new Matchroom Talent Agency makes huge strides forward.”<\/p>\n Morgan: Wales boys were brilliant<\/p>\n Wales skipper Jac Morgan has hailed the efforts of his international team-mates during the last Six Nations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Morgan had to look on from the sidelines during this year’s tournament after a shoulder injury last autumn ruled him out.<\/p>\n