On behalf of Warwickshire RFU we would like to announce that Matt Smith has resigned from his position as Chair of Warwickshire RFU, in light of a recent disciplinary process.

The Board has accepted his resignation and will begin work on finding a replacement Chair and RFU Council Member in the coming weeks.

We recognise that this situation has raised important concerns and as a Constituent Body, we want to be clear that we take issues of sexism and misogyny seriously. Creating a respectful, inclusive environment across our game remains a priority for us all.

In the short term, Damian Dixon (Hon. President) will become Interim Chair, until the AGM on Thursday 2 July. Charlie McGinty will act as Interim Council Member for Warwickshire until a new appointment is made.