Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Lewis to stand down

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Roger Lewis will leave his post after this year's World Cup, the WRU announced on Tuesday.
Lewis, 60, has been in the job for nine years and will stand down on October 31. The WRU have not yet chosen a successor.
During Lewis' tenure, Wales have won three Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, and also reached the 2011 World Cup semi-finals, their best performance in the competition since 1987.
Lewis was also responsible for the appointment of New Zealander Warren Gatland as Wales head coach in late 2007, with spectacular results as Wales achieved the Grand Slam in 2008.
"The time is now right for me to step down after a remarkable period at the helm of the Welsh Rugby Union," Lewis said, in a statement released by the WRU.
"It has been a fantastic and memorable journey, both on and off the pitch."
He added: "I am extremely proud of all that we have achieved together over the past nine years.
"The WRU is now in a strong position to seize the opportunities and face the inevitable challenges of the future, and I wish my successor well for the adventure ahead."
WRU chairman and former Wales fly-half Gareth Davies added: "We recognise the massive contribution Roger has made to the growth of Welsh rugby, both on the field and off the field, and respect his decision to step down after the World Cup, which allows us time to find a successor and to build upon Roger's success."
Source: AFP