Abi Tierney
British civil servant
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Abi Tierney is a British civil servant who, on 16 August 2023, was appointed as the first female chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). Prior to her appointment by the WRU, Tierney served as Director-General of HM Passport Office and UK Visas and Immigration, a post she had held since February 2020. She was also appointed by the Home Office as their Ethics Adviser in June 2023. Her pre-Civil Service career included the role of Business Development Director at Serco Health and Director of Strategic Leadership at Aberdeen City Council between 2005 and 2009.
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Wales coach Gatland to stay on for Six Nations Warren Gatland will continue as Wales head coach for the 2025 Six Nations despite Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney admitting his position had been "on the line".BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland to stay for Six Nations as WRU chief Walker exitsWarren Gatland will continue as Wales head coach for the 2025 Six Nations despite Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney admitting his position had been "on the line".BBC Sport - Published | |
WRU boss cannot rule out more bad headlines Abi Tierney's comments follow row over contract negotiations with Wales womenβs national team.BBC Sport - Published | |
WRU bosses want to stay and create change Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chair Richard Collier-Keywood and chief executive Abi Tierney say they are committed to their roles.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland's resignation offer turned down by WRUHead coach Warren Gatland says he offered to resign to Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney after leading Wales to their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years.BBC Sport - Published | |
New WRU chief Tierney admits loss of trustIncoming chief executive Abi Tierney admits the Welsh Rugby Union has lost trust following a damning report into the organisation she says made "horrific" reading.BBC Sport - Published | |
