NO apologies for revisiting the subject, but why on earth are a number of clubs (we'll find out exactly how many at the EGM on May 14) trying to get rid of the Welsh Rugby Union board and its two main officials when the Union are going to turn in a profit of £7.5m?

Chairman David Pickering, who is in the firing line along with chief executive Steve Lewis, not to mention the whole board, has revealed the nature of the profit ahead of the EGM.

It might well be that the timing is more than just coincidence, designed to give the chairman himself a bit of a leg-up in advance of what may well be a vote of no confidence at the EGM.

It's clear the men at the top are fighting for their rugby lives in the face of many militant clubs and that they really do fear for their futures.

But why is it so important when the WRU seem to be doing perfectly well, when previous incumbent David Moffett says the post of group chief executive is now redundant and when it is saving the Union in excess of £200,000 a year?

Only three years ago the Union suffered a loss of £3.7m, so it's a pretty remarkable turnaround to make in such a short time.

Why, therefore, the hectic dash to force a vote of no confidence? It couldn't be, as I've said before, there are hidden agendas from people leading the so-called rebellion, especially when they could be disaffected former committee members.

Surely the matters like ticket distribution, group chief executive and appointment of board members could be called at September's annual meeting.

So I would question whether there should be an EGM at all, especially when the whole Mike Ruddock debate is now a dead issue and can't be discussed at the EGM at the request of none other than Ruddock himself.

Time is beginning to run out on the other big question of who is to be the next Wales coach.

An appointment is due to be made before the EGM - again, probably deliberately - in good time for Ruddock's successor to choose and prepare the squad for the two Tests in Argentina in June.

But the closing date for applications was last Friday and there has still been no interview with Gareth Jenkins by the special five-man panel.

Jenkins belatedly threw his hat into the ring despite saying he couldn't work with the two men at the top after the way he was passed over last time, but was encouraged to do so by the support of so many people.

But it's odd that he hasn't even been interviewed yet, though Lewis has been in Dubai for the World Under-19 Cup.

I suggest they get on with that task pretty quickly or there really will be an outcry, though the board have stressed that they, not the panel, will have the final word after being presented with the last two candidates from the shortlist.

And it's a sign of the times that Cardiff Blues, who have relied for so long on the support of multi millionaire backer Peter Thomas, are now having to cut back.

A whole series of players, most of them probably past their best, have been released and there has also been a freeze on recruitment.

Director of rugby David Young has been told he can't go ahead with any big name, big money signings and that there will have to be a much heavier reliance on Academy players. As a result Young is said to be even considering his position.

So it's not just Newport Gwent Dragons who are going through some hard times and seeking central contracts so that the WRU bear the financial burden regarding players.

The Blues are in some trouble, too, but moves towards central contracts have so far been blocked by the Scarlets and the Ospreys.

Given the way the latter are struggling this season, for how much longer will that be the case? Soon it could be a case of 'And then there was one.'

But at least the Dragons are not in any great financial stress, they are working to a budget and coach Paul Turner is having to manage on it.

Despite the awful away form, he is not too discouraged and now has the opportunity to bring his own players in within that budget and getting to work on them in time for next season.

And moves are being made, too, to do something about the lack of major training facilities which has been holding things back, but maybe not for much longer.