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Dragons statement: New CEO appointed

A general view inside the stadium before the United Rugby Championship match between Dragons and Leinster at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

The Dragons have announced Rhys Blumberg as their new chief executive officer in a week of administrative changes at Rodney Parade.

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The announcement comes just days after chairman David Buttress stood down from the role after seven years, with co-owner David Wright set to take over from July.

Blumberg, 37, arrives from Cardiff Rugby, where he has been their chief operating officer for the past four years. He has also worked as general manager, commercial manager and head of sales and marketing at Cardiff Arms Park.

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He has also served as sales and marketing director for Genero Productions, where he worked with the Hong Kong Rugby Union.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Dragons as CEO,” Blumberg said.

“Having engaged with all three owners extensively, I am extremely excited about their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to make the Dragons as good as they can possibly be.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cardiff for the past four years and now look ahead to a thrilling future with the Dragons where I hope to make a real impact across all departments of the organisation.

“I am eagerly anticipating diving into this new chapter and connecting with all stakeholders. Together, let’s embark on the journey to create a thriving and successful environment for all involved.”

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Incoming chairman Wright added: “We are absolutely delighted that Rhys is joining us and excited about the impact he can make right across our club.

“Rhys is very highly regarded right across Welsh rugby, following his impressive work at Cardiff, and brings not only his expertise but also a huge level of energy, innovation, and forward thinking to the role.

“The Board of Directors conducted an extensive search for our new CEO and Rhys was the outstanding candidate. We believe he can have a huge impact here and be a huge asset in the years ahead.”

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JW 55 minutes ago
Who is telling the truth about France's tour of New Zealand?

The LNR, as an association of professional rugby clubs employing professional players (French or not) under working contracts, is primarily ruled by the French Law, like any other corporation trading on French soil.

No. You’re thinking of something else, irrelevant. The clubs are aligned to FFR, otherwise they wouldn’t have international players, and would be rebels.

The release of player under contract would be subject to a string of rules (playtime, workload, fitness, medical, legal, … whatever) that the clubs would be able to enforce in court if forced to do so. World Rugby can do absolutely nothing about it: they are not the ones who can tell who may or not play into the French selection beside eligibility rules.

No, they wouldn’t. FFR have the own doctors that decide a players fitness. FFR have full control.


What I described is not conflict. It is two parties accepting they have found themselves in a difficult situation and trying to make the best of it. Yes, Galthie needs to play nice, because clubs can still sway their player, unlawfully holding their contract above them, threatening them, and causing them to withdraw from international rugby. It could certainly happen with French players as well, part of Galthie’s thought process is not just commonsense, but respecting the clubs power for making situations like Jalibert happen.


That’s the only way for Galthie, as the coach he only has a short term goal for 2027. The FFR are another mater entirely, and could just be looking for the right time. But I no little of the behind the scenes stuff, maybe the clubs are paying off the FFR or its members under the table etc.


I’m afraid you little understand of the world game takata, I like you’re involvement and you sharing of the French perspective though!

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