London Welsh: Bleddyn Phillips departs as club chairman

London Welsh avoided liquidation in September after paying off debts

Bleddyn Phillips has stood down as chairman of Championship rugby union club London Welsh.

The news comes a day after Welsh were granted more time to pay outstanding debts following a winding-up petition from HM Revenue & Customs.

On Monday, an insolvency court granted the Richmond-based club an adjournment "for a number of weeks".

Phillips leaves London Welsh after five years as chairman, including two seasons in the Premiership.

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