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Rugby legend Gareth Thomas ‘ecstatic’ at awards win

Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas donned a kilt as he collected an award at a gala bash in Scotland’s capital city. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions internationalist was named the Postcode Hero at the annual People’s Postcode Lottery ...

17 May 2022 at 16:55

Rugby Union

Andrew Coombs would understand strike action amid contract issues in Welsh rugby

Former Wales international Andrew Coombs has given his support to possible player strike action amid a freeze on new contract offers in Welsh rugby. A meeting is set to take place within the next week between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association ...

15 Feb 2023 at 12:03

Rugby Union

It is the last option – Bradley Davies says ‘none of the boys’ want to strike

Wales international Bradley Davies believes player strike action would be the “last option” amid an ongoing contracts freeze in Welsh rugby. It is understood that a meeting will take place during the next week between Welsh Rugby Players’ ...

15 Feb 2023 at 18:00

Rugby Union

Wales’ professional players could consider strike action over contracts freeze

Wales’ professional players could consider strike action amid a new contracts freeze in Welsh rugby. It is understood that a meeting will shortly take place between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players. That is set to ...

14 Feb 2023 at 23:27

Rugby Union

Steve Phillips resigns as WRU chief executive amid claims of ‘toxic culture’

Steve Phillips has resigned as chief executive officer of the Welsh Rugby Union amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation. Phillips had resisted calls for his resignation, which came after a documentary aired ...

29 Jan 2023 at 09:14

Rugby Union

Q&A: What is Team England Rugby and what has been agreed with the RFU?

Team England Rugby, run by and for England players, has brokered a new four-year elite player squad (EPS) agreement with the Rugby Football Union. Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the key questions. What is ...

25 Oct 2024 at 17:26

Sport

Alzheimer’s Society link key to helping former rugby players with dementia – RPA

The opening of a new referral pathway to the Alzheimer’s Society for former players diagnosed with dementia will be “critical”, according to the Rugby Players’ Association. The Society announced on Friday that ...

24 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Rugby Union

Wayne Pivac’s Wales future expected to be decided this week

Wayne Pivac’s future as Wales head coach looks set to be decided this week. His job is on the line following a dismal Autumn Nations Series campaign when Wales lost to Georgia and Australia, blowing a 34-13 ...

05 Dec 2022 at 11:00

Rugby Union

‘Appalled’ Welsh players demand ‘strongest possible action’ on WRU allegations

Welsh rugby’s players say they are “appalled” by the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia at the game’s governing body in Wales. A number of former Welsh Rugby Union employees took part ...

27 Jan 2023 at 21:58

Sport

Andre Esterhuizen honoured to win players’ player of the year award

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has won the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year award. Esterhuizen polled the highest number of votes from his fellow professionals, having enjoyed ...

26 May 2022 at 00:00

Charles thanks New Zealand women’s rugby team players for ‘very healing’ hug

The King found himself in the middle of a scrum when he accepted a hug from a New Zealand women’s rugby player. Charles laughed as he was affectionately mobbed by the Black Ferns, in the UK to take on ...

11 Sept 2024 at 21:54

Rugby Union

Rugby authorities to seek racism feedback in wake of Luther Burrell allegations

English rugby authorities will launch a feedback process to discover the extent of racism in the game in the wake of allegations made by former England international Luther Burrell. Burrell last ...

23 Jul 2022 at 23:00

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