David Pickering voted off WRU board

Chairman David Pickering has failed in his bid to be re-elected to the board of the Welsh Rugby Union.


Ex-Wales captain Pickering was seeking re-election for one of two available national appointed director posts.


Dragons chief executive Gareth Davies and Llanelli head of rugby Anthony Buchanan won more votes than Pickering.


Pickering, chairman since 2003, will stand down at the WRU's AGM on 19 October when the 18-strong board will be reformed.


"I'm hugely pleased with the great success Wales has had and I am delighted to have played my part in Welsh rugby history,…

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