Cardiff Rugby Faces Administration Amid Crisis, Deals Crushing Blow to Welsh Rugby
Cardiff Rugby Set for Administration as WRU Steps In
By Alex Bywater | Updated: 15:55 BST, 8 April 2025
Cardiff Rugby is poised to enter administration in a major blow to Welsh rugby. Staff and players were informed of the decision during an emergency meeting on Tuesday, with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) stepping in to prevent the club’s collapse.
The crisis echoes struggles faced by English clubs Worcester, Wasps, and London Irish in 2022. A WRU spokesperson said: “We are working closely with Cardiff’s board and administrators to safeguard professional rugby in Cardiff.”
Cardiff, one of Wales’ four regional teams, has faced financial instability for years, exacerbated by funding cuts and dwindling crowds. The WRU’s intervention aims to stabilize operations temporarily, but player contracts and staff jobs remain at risk.
Fans expressed shock online, calling it “a dark day for Welsh rugby.” Critics argue mismanagement and strained WRU-club relations worsened the situation. Further details on restructuring plans are expected later this week.
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