Sir Gareth Edwards stands down as Cardiff Blues director

Cardiff Blues can confirm Sir Gareth Edwards has stood down as a director of the company following 22 years of service.

The world-renowned former scrum-half, who spent 12 years as a player at the Arms Park became a director of Cardiff Blues at the turn of professional rugby.

However, Edwards, 71, has now decided the time is right to resign from his position on the Cardiff Blues board.

Edwards said: “It has been an absolute honour and privilege to serve as a director of the company for so long.

“When Peter Thomas took on the chairmanship he asked if I would join the board and I was delighted to give something back to the club, as it was then, which had done so much for me and Cardiff Blues as it is today.

“It has not been without its ups and downs but my involvement has been most enjoyable and I will certainly remain a supporter in the stands at Cardiff Arms Park as the region enters a new era.”