Welsh Rugby Union news

• Timely return of Wales' marshal key to Tandy reset as rising star to throw spanner in works

  30-12-2025 12:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The midfield is an area Wales have struggled in of late and a reset is required in the Six Nations
  
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• Former Osprey tastes success in new career in front of Welsh sporting royalty

  30-12-2025 11:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Former Welsh rugby player David Bishop is now eyeing further sporting success
  
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• Kevin Sinfield snub sparks fury as contested New Year Honours decision explained

  30-12-2025 10:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Kevin Sinfield has been an inspiration to so many in Great Britain and across rugby league, but the former Leeds Rhinos ace was not on the New Year honours list
  
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• Welsh rugby legend Jiffy 'humbled' by honour and Wales captains' new boss sends letter with big omission

  30-12-2025 08:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  These are your headlines on the morning of Tuesday, December 30
  
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• Welsh rugby player twice banned for life made MBE after turning his life around

  29-12-2025 23:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former front rower has dedicated over 30 years to transforming the lives of hundreds of young people through rugby
  
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• No knighthood for Kevin Sinfield as Idris Elba and Christopher Dean get one

  29-12-2025 23:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The rugby league legend has missed out on a place on the 2026 New Year Honours list with several other famous faces honoured
  
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• Kevin Sinfield banned from New Year's Honours list despite £11m charity work

  29-12-2025 23:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A whopping 46 sports stars have been named on the 2026 New Year's Honours List but Kevin Sinfield is not one of them, despite calls for the rugby league legend to be knighted
  
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• Jiffy finally named in New Year's Honours list as heroic Wales legend changes lives

  29-12-2025 23:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 63-year-old has been honoured for his remarkable fundraising efforts, having helped to raise over £50 million for charity
  
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• Lawrence Dallaglio facing financial ruin just days after tragic announcement

  29-12-2025 16:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The World Cup winner is facing further financial difficulties
  
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• Wales v England tug of war to escalate in New Year as young star catches the eye

  29-12-2025 13:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old physical back rower qualifies for Wales, England and New Zealand
  
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• Warren Gatland sets record straight as he 'moves to the dark side' in new role

  29-12-2025 10:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The New Zealander left his role as Wales head coach during the last Six Nations after a dismal run of 14 successive Test match defeats
  
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• Wales get new Six Nations worry amid warning of 'catastrophic' 25-cap rule change

  29-12-2025 08:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for the morning of Monday, December 29.
  
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• In Pictures: Welsh sporting photos of 2025

  29-12-2025 07:28 via bbc.com
  A selection of some of the most striking Welsh sporting photographs from the past 12 months.
  
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• A year to remember and a year to forget for Wales

  29-12-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  After a tumultuous 2024, Wales women endured an even more painful 2025, during which they won just one of 10 Tests.
  
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• Wales star makes his Ospreys feelings clear and England international dies

  28-12-2025 18:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rugby headlines from Wales and around the world
  
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• SRC clubs join forces to criticise WRU proposals and hit out at lack of consultation

  28-12-2025 17:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  WalesOnline has seen an email from the SRC clubs to WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit's electric performance summed up as experiment works

  28-12-2025 15:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The new experiment at Bristol Bears could change how Louis Rees-Zammit plays for Wales, with the Six Nations just over one month away
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit move throws up two big questions as new option emerges for Tandy

  28-12-2025 14:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Steve Tandy has some strong options in the back three
  
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• Rugby commentators were in disbelief as highest kick in history caused chaos

  28-12-2025 12:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Matt Burton's stellar kicking ability makes him one of the most valuable players in Australian rugby
  
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• Welsh rugby's winners and losers as huge impact already felt and Six Nations dark horse emerges

  28-12-2025 11:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There were some eye-catching results over the past few days
  
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• 'Best rugby try ever' was watched by 7 million people - and crowd's reaction spoke volumes

  28-12-2025 11:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's one of the greatest moments that grassroots rugby has ever seen
  
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• Adam Jones takes matters into his own hands in farcical pre-match scenes

  28-12-2025 11:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Welshman was forced to much in ahead of kick-off
  
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• Coach confirms Louis Rees-Zammit plan and Wales star will 'skyrocket' team

  28-12-2025 08:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
  
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• Welsh rugby 'on a precipice' after shocking year

  28-12-2025 08:19 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport looks at another tumultuous 12 months for the men's game in Wales with Welsh rugby close to rock bottom.
  
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• Rees-Zammit scores twice as Bristol beat Newcastle

  27-12-2025 19:30 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears come from behind to beat Newcastle 36-27 but the Red Bulls score four tries to claim their first point this season.
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit blows everyone away with two tries as 'experiment is working'

  27-12-2025 19:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales international helped Bristol Bears to victory with a well-taken double
  
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• Tomos Williams leaves commentators stunned with outrageous moment against new club

  27-12-2025 17:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales scrum-half will join Saracens next season from Gloucester
  
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• Lightning ease to Welsh derby victory over Thunder

  27-12-2025 17:13 via bbc.com
  Gwalia Lightning claimed Celtic Challenge derby bragging rights with a six-try victory over Brython Thunder at Cardiff Arms Park.
  
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• 'Electric' new Welsh scrum-half emerges to get everyone talking

  27-12-2025 15:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales' scrum-halves have been a fairly established group in recent years, with few breaking through
  
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• Double Welsh derby day provides drama amid uncertainty

  27-12-2025 12:07 via bbc.com
  The talking points as Cardiff and Ospreys enjoy festive derby wins over Dragons and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.
  
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• Wales' missing weapon is finally back but coaches must work out how to use him

  27-12-2025 11:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales international hasn't played for his country since November 2024
  
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• Wales rugby legend tackles 'enjoyable chaos' of training to become doctor

  27-12-2025 10:47 via bbc.com
  The former rugby star is going from one adrenaline-filled work environment to another in the NHS.
  
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• Marcus Smith suffers embarrassing calamity as opponent can't believe it

  27-12-2025 10:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Smith's shocker came as Harlequins were crushed once again amid a worrying collapse this season
  
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• Ospreys boss speaks out on 'travesty' as 'incredible' Wales star gets special praise

  27-12-2025 08:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Here are your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, December 27.
  
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• Ospreys soar to bonus-point win against Scarlets

  26-12-2025 20:49 via bbc.com
  Ospreys celebrate the west Wales bragging rights as they overcome Scarlets 26-19 in an attritional United Rugby Championship basement battle in Llanelli.
  
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• Highlights: Cardiff 22-19 Dragons

  26-12-2025 19:01 via bbc.com
  Watch the URC highlights as Cardiff extend their long winning streak over Dragons.
  
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• Cardiff edge to dramatic derby win against Dragons

  26-12-2025 18:13 via bbc.com
  Cardiff withstand a late Dragons charge to win 22-19 in the United Rugby Championship at the Arms Park.
  
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• Cardiff keep up winning run over Dragons after dramatic end to Welsh derby

  26-12-2025 18:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cardiff edged out the Dragons in a 22-19 victory at the Arms Park on Boxing Day
  
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• Ospreys survive early onslaught to claim stunning bonus-point win over Scarlets

  26-12-2025 15:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Ospreys took the west Wales bragging rights, beating the Scarlets 26-19 at Parc y Scarlets
  
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• Cardiff v Dragons Live updates: Team news, TV channel and kick-off time

  26-12-2025 13:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  All the action from the Boxing Day derby at the Cardiff Arms Park
  
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• Cardiff v Dragons LIVE: TV channel, kick-off time and score updates

  26-12-2025 13:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  All the action from the Boxing Day derby at the Cardiff Arms Park
  
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• Joe Marler's astonishing net worth dwarves Traitors rivals as new TV career takes toll

  26-12-2025 10:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former England prop has taken straight to TV work after finishing up playing
  
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• England international Lawrence Dallaglio makes tragic Christmas Day announcement

  26-12-2025 10:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former England skipper announced the sad news on Christmas Day
  
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• Wales star's big Christmas Day announcement and skipper hopes for Tandy call

  26-12-2025 08:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The rugby stories making headlines on Boxing Day
  
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• Joe Marler left wife livid as she fumed 'you're a moron' after disgusting remark

  25-12-2025 17:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Traitors star and ex-England international Joe Marler was no stranger to landing in hot water with his exploits on the pitch and punishments swiftly followed
  
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• Wales scrum-half Williams to join Saracens in 2026

  25-12-2025 17:12 via bbc.com
  Wales international scrum-half Tomos Williams is to join Saracens for 2025-26 after completing two seasons with Gloucester at the end of the current campaign.
  
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• Fastest rugby players in the world as new number one knocks Louis Rees-Zammit down

  25-12-2025 16:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Adam Radwan has been ousted from the top spot, with a different player securing the honour of being the fastest rugby player on the planet
  
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• Joe Marler pleaed with ITV about Eddie Jones before being tapped up by same TV channel

  25-12-2025 16:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star Joe Marler requested a reunion with Eddie Jones through ITV
  
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• My opinion of Harry and Meghan changed after one line in Netflix documentary

  25-12-2025 14:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Former England rugby star Matt Dawson explained how one specific line from Meghan Markle in the couple's 2022 Netflix documentary completely changed his outlook on her and Prince Harry
  
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• Strictly's Jodie Ounsley heartbroken by sudden tragedy just before Christmas

  25-12-2025 12:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Gladiators star was training for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special when the tragedy occurred
  
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