Welsh Rugby Union news

• Sons of four Wales Grand Slam heroes named in Welsh team's squad for new season

  07-08-2026 13:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There are some famous names in the Ospreys U18s squad this season, with two of them getting Wales honours
  
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• James Haskell gives Henry Pollock harsh home truth as Mike Tindall slams 'joke'

  07-08-2026 12:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Pollock's agent Eddie Hearn has caused a stir by claiming that the Northampton Saints star deserves to become a 'seven-figure player'
  
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• How to watch Stormers v New Zealand - TV channel and kick-off time

  07-08-2026 12:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  New Zealand's Greatest Rivalry tour gets underway on Friday as the All Blacks take on the Stormers
  
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• Hugely-respected Welsh rugby figure quits English club in 'difficult' decision

  07-08-2026 11:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  His departure is likely to spark interest from Welsh rugby after previously holding a WRU role
  
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• Departing Wales star announced as director of rugby at club

  07-08-2026 08:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Aaron Wainwright is moving to England but has strengthened his role with the the Newport club that helped make him
  
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• Henry Pollock warning issued, rugby club held to ransom and Wales star to return

  07-08-2026 08:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Scarlets boss' bold ambition and the academy talents who can transform future

  06-08-2026 18:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels is aiming high this season despite the uncertainty off the field
  
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• Springbok star explains shock disappearance as double tragedy crushed him

  06-08-2026 17:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Rugby World Cup winner has opened up on the circumstances behind his disappearance
  
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• International footballer and rugby star die in attacks as police investigate

  06-08-2026 15:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The killings have sparked outrage with police urged to take action
  
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• England international announces retirement and hits out at critics in punchy statement

  06-08-2026 12:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The veteran back has called time on his professional career
  
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• Wales unveil new home and away jerseys as kit change made

  06-08-2026 11:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales have unveiled their new kit ahead of the 2026/27 season
  
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• WRU performs dramatic U-turn as it can't afford major takeover plan

  06-08-2026 11:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The WRU's plans for a centralised academy system has hit the rocks
  
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• Springboks clash hit by sudden exit and Lawrence Dallaglio announcement made

  06-08-2026 08:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Argentina punishment announced as World Rugby ban star for England disgrace

  05-08-2026 17:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old approached referee Angus Gardner at the end of last month's Nations Championship match
  
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• Scarlets rule out Ospreys merger talks and accuse WRU as boss goes public

  05-08-2026 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels sits down with rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas to discuss the WRU's announcement that either the Ospreys or Scarlets will cease to exist
  
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• Welsh rugby team's player quits sport at 30 to start new life after release

  05-08-2026 14:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The popular back has quit professional rugby and is now making a complete career change
  
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• Wales set to be reinstated into world's top 10 as rankings update issued

  05-08-2026 12:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales haven't been inside the world's top 10 since July 2024
  
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• Gareth Thomas opens up on life with HIV after admitting husband is shunned

  05-08-2026 11:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales rugby icon Gareth Thomas has opened up once more on the difficulties of living with his HIV diagnosis, which has affected family members, including his husband, over the years
  
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• England hit by brutal loss months after nightmare Six Nations campaign

  05-08-2026 11:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Steve Borthwick's side finished fifth in the Six Nations earlier this year after a dismal run of defeats
  
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• Eight-year-old boy killed by scrum machine in freak accident

  05-08-2026 11:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Granville van der Horst was playing with friends in Worcester, South Africa when the tragic accident occurred
  
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• Henry Pollock dismissed, England prop dies and Springboks v All Blacks deal announced

  05-08-2026 08:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Why the WRU really decided west Wales side must go and ignored Dragons' results

  04-08-2026 17:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The WRU has come in for fierce criticism for their decision to pit the Ospreys against the Scarlets, while saving the Dragons and Cardiff
  
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• Argentina receive warning over behaviour after shameful England scenes

  04-08-2026 17:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Felipe Contepomi's side sparked controversy with their conduct against England in the Nations Championship
  
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• Argentina receive new warning over discipline as Pumas star awaits punishment

  04-08-2026 17:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Felipe Contepomi's side sparked controversy with their conduct against England in the Nations Championship
  
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• Schoolboy Welsh rugby prodigy earmarked by Wales already as breakthrough imminent

  04-08-2026 16:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tom Howe has been tipped by many for a bright future in the Welsh game
  
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• 10 best paid rugby players in the world named after £1m Henry Pollock demand

  04-08-2026 15:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Pollock's club have been told that he is a "seven-figure player" and deserves a huge pay rise
  
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• The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype

  04-08-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.
  
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• All Blacks suffer training ground blow as star sent home and SOS call made

  04-08-2026 11:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  New Zealand have suffered a setback days before their tour of South Africa gets underway
  
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• Blockbuster transfer report emerges and Welsh coach leaves Test role in shake-up

  04-08-2026 08:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Tuesday, August 4
  
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• WRU announces most expensive Six Nations tickets ever as clubs given deal

  03-08-2026 17:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tickets for next year's men's and women's Six Nations matches are going on sale this week
  
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• Welsh rugby club legend, teacher and author of famous book dies aged 47

  03-08-2026 16:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Richard Rowe passed away last week - with the former scrum-half having many strings to his bow
  
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• Eddie Hearn issues Northampton with stunning Henry Pollock ultimatum

  03-08-2026 15:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Eddie Hearn has told Northampton Saints they must make Henry Pollock a £1million-a-year player or risk losing English rugby's biggest rising star
  
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• Former Welsh rugby boss lands new job at iconic sports venue

  03-08-2026 15:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Richard Holland has been appointed St Andrews Link Trust chief executive
  
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• Swansea Council reignites legal action against the WRU and demands evidence

  03-08-2026 13:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The fight for survival will escalate in the coming weeks, with Swansea Council accusing the WRU of a lack of transparency
  
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• Man, 22, died at Welsh beauty spot as friend tried desperately to help him

  03-08-2026 12:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Despite his friend's desperate attempts to save him Iestyn was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics
  
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• Scarlets-Ospreys merger deal emerged as players were blindsided and chaos erupted

  03-08-2026 12:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Once again, talk of a merger in west Wales is on the cards
  
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• Today's rugby news as former coach in court and legend targets World Cup comeback at 39

  03-08-2026 08:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Statement signings and shrewd business - seven new arrivals to boost Welsh rugby

  02-08-2026 19:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There are a number of eye-catching new signings
  
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• School rugby match abandoned as parents fight and Springbok calls for lifetime bans

  02-08-2026 16:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The chaotic scenes broke out early in the second half of the cup game
  
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• Young rugby player laid to rest as family devastated by tragic training incident

  02-08-2026 14:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The funeral of the 20-year-old has taken place after he died suddenly following a training session
  
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• England and Lions rugby hero's devastating interview leaves viewers in tears

  02-08-2026 13:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former England captain made a series of heartbreaking admissions as he opened up on his health
  
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• Wales international says Ospreys and Scarlets should merge now and Cardiff be used as trial

  02-08-2026 11:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Glen Webbe believes a merger is in the best interests of Welsh rugby
  
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• Siya Kolisi makes Springboks retirement admission and BBC star steps in to invest in club

  02-08-2026 08:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest news and views from around the rugby world on Sunday, August 2
  
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• Dragons plan bold £10m transformation as safe Welsh region send defiant message

  02-08-2026 07:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rhys Blumberg has big plans for the Dragons and is confident of a vibrant future for the Gwent club
  
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• New Welsh enforcer to 'come from nowhere' as Wales internationals blown away

  01-08-2026 18:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Will Evans is a 6ft 6in 20-year-old monster who "wants to run over people" and has impressed coaches
  
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• Henry Pollock shows off private jet and yacht parties after Springboks attacks

  01-08-2026 11:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The England rugby international's life has been changed immeasurably after being signed to Eddie Hearn's talent agency
  
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• Scarlets issue statement to supporters after WRU sparks fight for existence

  01-08-2026 08:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Scarlets and Ospreys are both fighting for their futures after the WRU confirmed one of them will go
  
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• World Rugby moves to deny reports and current Wales star faces fight for minutes

  01-08-2026 08:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Legendary Cardiff PE teacher and rugby coach dies

  31-07-2026 18:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Roger Goode dedicated decades to teaching and coaching rugby in Cardiff
  
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• Scarlets vow to remain at heart of west Wales

  31-07-2026 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scarlets and Ospreys are in a fight for survival in west Wales following plans by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut to three teams.
  
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