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Rugby Union

Warren Gatland ‘under no illusions what the expectations are’ after Wales return

Warren Gatland says he is “under no illusions what the expectations are” after signing on for a second coaching stint with Wales to mastermind next year’s Six Nations and World Cup campaigns. And the 59-year-old New Zealander also delivered a short ...

05 Dec 2022 at 20:41

Rugby Union

WRU bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in the organisation

Welsh Rugby Union chiefs have admitted being in “denial” over the extent of sexism and misogyny in the organisation and said warning signs were missed. Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker appeared before the Senedd’s ...

02 Feb 2023 at 13:38

Rugby Union

Warren Gatland returns as Wales head coach in place of Wayne Pivac

Wayne Pivac has left his role as Wales head coach and been replaced by Warren Gatland. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Pivac’s departure following their review of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series campaign that included a home defeat against ...

05 Dec 2022 at 14:10

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. The Sport Wales chair was ...

15 Feb 2023 at 15:50

Rugby Union

Warren Gatland hopeful of resolution but says player strike is ‘genuine threat’

Warren Gatland has described possible strike action by the Wales players as “a genuine threat” – but he remains confident that Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against England will go ahead. Players have threatened to strike ...

22 Feb 2023 at 07:41

Rugby Union

Wales captain Hannah Jones feeling the benefits of full-time contracts

Wales captain Hannah Jones has already witnessed an enormous improvement in her side as a result of the professional contracts issued to players for the first time last year. The initial swoop of signings, which took effect in ...

14 Apr 2023 at 09:00

Rugby Union

Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands dies aged 85

Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands has died at the age of 85, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced. Rowlands, who played 14 times for Wales as scrum-half, also managed the British and Irish Lions and served as ...

30 Jul 2023 at 17:51

Rugby Union

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss says ‘we’ve got to turn this round’ after review

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney has vowed to “turn this around” after a damning independent review brought an apology from the governing body. Witnesses interviewed as part of Dame Anne ...

14 Nov 2023 at 19:00

Rugby Union

No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

Rugby authorities failed to protect players from dangers linked to the sport turning professional in the 1990s, it has been claimed. Lawyers acting on behalf of 480 professional, semi-professional and ...

23 Jul 2024 at 13:38

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chiefs have admitted being in “denial” over the extent of sexism and misogyny in the organisation and said warning signs were missed. Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief ...

02 Feb 2023 at 13:22

Rugby Union

Warren Gatland insists ‘there is little time for sentiment’ after Wales return

Warren Gatland says “there is little time for sentiment” as he prepares to take charge of Wales for a second time and mastermind next year’s World Cup campaign. Gatland replaces his fellow New ...

05 Dec 2022 at 15:23

Sport

Welsh Rugby Union decides to close bars at half-time in bid to curb disorder

The Welsh Rugby Union has moved to curb alcohol-related disorder by ordering the bars to be closed during the second half of this year’s Guinness Six Nations matches at the Principality ...

02 Feb 2022 at 15:55

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