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Wales must do hard graft well to flourish with ball in hand – Jonathan Davies

Jonathan Davies feels Wales must continue to do the hard graft off the ball to make the most of when they do get it in their hands. Hopes of a successful Guinness Six Nations title defence are all but over following a 23-19 defeat against England at ...

03 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Rugby Union

Wales players ‘had to make a stand’ with strike threat, says captain Ken Owens

Ken Owens believes that Wales’ players “had to make a stand” after a threat of player strike action was withdrawn and the go-ahead given to Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against England. Three days before the scheduled kick-off in Cardiff, ...

22 Feb 2023 at 19:16

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

Wales’ 60-cap selection rule needs looking at, says head coach Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland believes there is a need for discussion on Wales’ 60-cap selection rule amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of several players. The policy was established in 2017, with players who subsequently signed contracts to ply ...

23 Jan 2023 at 18:17

Rugby Union

Wales’ clash with England remains in doubt ahead of planned crisis talks

Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against England remained under threat on Wednesday amid possible player strike action and planned crisis talks. Three days before the scheduled kick-off in Cardiff, contractual chaos still held ...

22 Feb 2023 at 10:55

Rugby Union

Future of rugby union in Wales at stake over recent claims – Nigel Walker warns

Acting Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Nigel Walker has warned the very future of the game in Wales is at stake over the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia that have rocked the organisation. Allegations ...

30 Jan 2023 at 18:43

Rugby Union

Wales rugby choirs banned from signing ‘Delilah’ at Principality Stadium

Choirs have been banned from singing the Tom Jones hit ‘Delilah’ during their performances on rugby international matchdays at the Principality Stadium. The song’s lyrics include reference to a woman being murdered by her ...

01 Feb 2023 at 17:44

Rugby Union

George North urges Wales to go ‘toe to toe’ with Ireland in Six Nations opener

George North says that Wales must go “toe to toe” with Ireland in their quest for victory over the world’s top team on Saturday. An intriguing Guinness Six Nations opener sees Wales, with Warren Gatland back as head ...

03 Feb 2023 at 18:00

Sport

Welsh Rugby Union accused of ‘toxic culture’ of sexism by ex-employees

Former employees of Welsh rugby’s governing body have accused the organisation of a “toxic culture” of sexism. Two women have said they considered suicide after suffering alleged sexism and bullying within the ...

23 Jan 2023 at 00:01

WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said allegations of sexism and discrimination against the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are an opportunity for all other sport organisations in the country to change their culture. ...

15 Feb 2023 at 15:50

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 ...

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 ...

14 Feb 2023 at 23:27

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