The business model presented in draft would be progressed to meet a timeline of launching Valleys Rugby for the 2013/14 season. 

The Advisory Board tasked with progressing the project consists of:

• Adrian Hadley - Deputy CEO, St David's Foundation Hospice Care
  
• Gareth Davies - Finance Director & GM, Flexicare Medical Ltd
• Lyndsey Jenkins - Public Relations Consultant, JamJar PR Ltd
• Michael Owen - Valleys Rugby Spokesman & former Wales captain
• Nigel Greenaway - Corporate Finance Partner, Berry Smith LLP
• Owen Smith - Member of Parliament for Pontypridd & Shadow Secretary of State for Wales
• Owen Williams - Social Media Consultant, Fflic Cyf/Boom Pictures Ltd

Valleys Rugby would also welcome the assistance of any individuals proposed by the WRU, and any other relevant business and commercial experts that would be willing and able to support the project.

Contact the Advisory Board: