Cardiff Blues Pull-Out Of WRU Takeover

Cardiff Blues have pulled out of talks with the WRU about handing over the management of the region to the governing body. In an open letter to fans, chief executive Richard Holland explained that they would no longer be pursuing that option, be it temporary or permanent. His letter said: “I am writing on behalf of the Cardiff Blues board to update you on the dialogue that has been taking place between ourselves and our governing body, the Welsh Rugby Union, and on negotiations with Cardiff Athletic Club regarding a lease extension at Cardiff Arms Park. “It was mentioned at the recent AGM by m…