The Welsh Rugby Union pledge support to the armed forces community
What was announced
The Welsh Rugby Union has joined a network of more than 700 Welsh employers to pledge support to the armed forces community.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Terry Cobner, president of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), and Abi Tierney, Chief Executive Officer of the WRU, signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC), with Brigadier Mark Davis CBE, Commander of 160 th (Welsh) Brigade, Head of the Army in Wales.
- The signing took place at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday 8 September 2026 where the WRU representatives were honoured guests at the 21 Gun Salute to celebrate Accession Day; the anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne.
- They were treated to music from the Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of The 3 rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh. Lance Corporal Shenkin, the Regimental Goat of the 3 rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh, along with the Goat Major, Sergeant Mark Jackson, were also in attendance.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “Throughout the UK some 13,000 organisations have signed up to the AFC including a growing number in Wales.”
- “The 21 Gun Salute was delivered by reservists from 104 Regiment Royal Artillery who are among 1,400 reservists serving in Wales.”
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA) (other) · more news
- Armed Forces Commissioner (other) · more news
- Ministry of Defence (UK government department) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Defence and armed forces.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-welsh-rugby-union-pledge-support-to-the-armed-forces-community
- Published 2026-10-30 15:06:03 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-30 15:15:11 UTC from GOV.UK
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