Welsh Rugby Union news

• Cunningham to view Welsh talent on show in Allianz Premier 15s semi-final

  09-06-2023 12:24 via wru.wales
  
  Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham and his coaching team will attend the Gloucester-Hartpury v Bristol Bears Allianz Premier15s semi-final clash at Kingsholm on tomorrow. Exeter Chiefs and Saracens face off in the other semi-final clash at Sandy Park on Sunday (KO 3pm), as the Prem15s tournament reaches its conclusion. Both semi-finals between the top […]
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• All Blacks haka confronted like never before to become rugby's most-watched video

  09-06-2023 12:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 113KG second row was the personification of 'intimidation'
  
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• Cory Hill withdraws from RWC squad

  09-06-2023 11:34 via wru.wales
  
  Cory Hill has withdrawn from the Wales senior men’s preliminary training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 to pursue a club contract opportunity outside of Wales. Hill said: “I’m gutted to be leaving the squad, but an opportunity has come up and I need to take it for my family. “Wishing the boys all the […]
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• 'Gutted' Wales international announces he's quit World Cup squad in new blow for Gatland

  09-06-2023 11:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cory Hill has accepted a contract offer from outside of Wales
  
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• Today's rugby news as new Wales coach makes big impression and squad hit by fifth exit

  09-06-2023 08:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Today's rugby news as new Wales coach makes big impression and squad braced for fifth exit

  09-06-2023 08:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Wales in last-ditch talks to stop fourth player quitting Warren Gatland's squad

  08-06-2023 21:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Rhys Webb had already pulled out of the World Cup squad, while Rhys Carre was released for not hitting performance targets
  
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• Meet Albert van den Berg, the maverick South African World Cup winner out to inspire the Scarlets

  08-06-2023 20:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Albert van den Berg is the new Scarlets forwards coach
  
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• Hughes signs new contract

  08-06-2023 18:04 via wru.wales
  
  One of Welsh rugby’s brightest young talents, Wales U20s scrum-half Archie Hughes, has signed a new contract with the Scarlets. Having started his rugby journey with Tenby RFC juniors, Hughes burst onto the senior stage with two tries on his debut in a pre-season game against Nottingham at Parc y Scarlets two years ago. The 20-year-old […]
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• Tonight's rugby news as English giants sign another talent from Welsh university and Fiji name daunting World Cup squad

  08-06-2023 17:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• This is what happened when Mike Phillips taught Adam Jones Welsh as legend gets tearful

  08-06-2023 15:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The pair shared fond memories and took part in outrageous activites as Jones learned to speak fluent Cymraeg
  
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• Cardiff set for shake-up with senior coaches wanted in Japan and England and set to follow Dai Young through exit door

  08-06-2023 14:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cardiff are set to lose more coaches
  
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• Cardiff set for shake-up with senior coaches wanted in Japan and England

  08-06-2023 14:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cardiff are set to lose more coaches
  
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• Nigel Walker reveals 'tension' over controversial decision to take Wales rugby games off free-to-air TV

  08-06-2023 12:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales' glamour summer World Cup warm-up games against England and South Africa in Cardiff will be behind a TV paywall
  
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• Who scored Wales’ first Rugby World Cup try?

  08-06-2023 11:29 via wru.wales
  
  Mark Ring was never slow in coming forward when he was playing for Cardiff, Pontypool and Wales, but the midfield maestro was once caught out in a local quiz when he should have been the centre of attention.  The quiz took place at the Nine Giants public house in Rhiwbina and Ringos’ team were tied with […]
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• Former Ospreys star Ifan Phillips helps boyhood club to promotion 18 months after losing leg in horror crash

  08-06-2023 11:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former Wales Under-20 hooker has moved into coaching after his playing career was ended in a motorcycle accident
  
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• Today's rugby news as Cardiff delay pre-season training amid Dai Young absence and fresh talks begin over crisis club

  08-06-2023 08:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• WRU chief says player wages 'out of control', bosses 'got carried away' and cutbacks only way to avoid English disaster

  07-06-2023 22:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Welsh regions would face the same devastating situation as some clubs in England without the cuts being introduced, he told MPs
  
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• Wales' most exciting young rugby players identified as world stage awaits

  07-06-2023 20:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  With the World Rugby U20s Championship returning after four years away, here's some Welsh talent to keep an eye on
  
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• Wales international Davies gets jolting news from new club as reassurance offered

  07-06-2023 19:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An announcement on Tuesday night stated the club had been relegated to the third tier because of financial management issues
  
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• Tonight's rugby headlines as 'game-changer' Wales wing signs and Six Nations star banned from World Cup selection

  07-06-2023 18:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• The Welsh sporting legends whose kids have followed in their footsteps

  07-06-2023 16:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs' son Zach has made headlines by signing for a Premier League side but he's not the first to take after their famous parents
  
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• The Welsh sporting legends and stars whose kids have followed in their footsteps

  07-06-2023 16:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs' son Zach has made headlines by signing for a Premier League side but he's not the first to take after their famous parents
  
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• Wales' Alisha Butchers 'trained the house down' for Bristol return

  07-06-2023 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales flanker Alisha Butchers defies the odds to return for Bristol in the Premier 15s play-offs.
  
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• Nigel Walker defends decision to ban Wales international from playing at World Cup

  07-06-2023 16:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Walker addressed the contentious issue of blocking one of Wales' brightest talents from pulling on the red jersey
  
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• Worcester Warriors Women: Experienced internationals Sioned Harries and Caryl Thomas leave club

  07-06-2023 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales number eight Sioned Harries and recently retired prop Caryl Thomas leave Worcester Warriors Women.
  
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• Welsh rugby not broken 'but needs a reset,' says WRU chief Walker

  07-06-2023 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Acting WRU chief executive Nigel Walker denies the game in the nation is "broken", but says "it is in need of a reset".
  
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• Luke Morgan: Wales wing signs new contract to remain at Ospreys

  07-06-2023 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Once-capped Wales wing Luke Morgan signs a new deal to remain with Ospreys.
  
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• World Rugby U20 Championship: Ryan Woodman leads Wales in South Africa

  07-06-2023 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dragons back row Ryan Woodman will captain Wales Under-20s at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa this month.
  
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• Wales lock Cory Hill left sweating on club future ahead of Rugby World Cup as he struggles to secure contract

  07-06-2023 12:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales lock Cory Hill has had interest from Welsh regions but budget cuts have prevented a deal being struck so far
  
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• Wales announce squad for World Rugby U20 Championship

  07-06-2023 12:10 via wru.wales
  
  Wales men’s U20 [interim] head coach Mark Jones has named his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa starting later this month. Dragons RFC’s Ryan Woodman captains the 30-player squad which consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs. There are five uncapped players included in the squad. The tournament, hosted in the […]
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• Wales name squad for World Rugby U20s Championship as Mark Jones calls up five uncapped players

  07-06-2023 12:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mark Jones has named a 30-man squad for the first World Rugby U20s Championships since 2019
  
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• The huge Welsh rugby changes which are about to come into force

  07-06-2023 11:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 2023/24 season will usher in a whole host of changes in Welsh rugby
  
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• Today's rugby news as former England star claims Alun Wyn Jones wasn't happy ahead of shock Wales retirement

  07-06-2023 09:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Who's fighting who in the Wales camp to survive the first round of Gatland World Cup cuts

  06-06-2023 21:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The squad is set to be reduced soon by Warren Gatland
  
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• Wales rugby team left gasping for air as they try to impress Warren Gatland

  06-06-2023 18:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales players are being put through their paces as World Cup training begins in earnest
  
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• Tonight's rugby news as Wales players told to get used to ruthless Gatland after 'statement' to squad

  06-06-2023 17:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Young Wales international leaves for England as new club 'excited' by talent

  06-06-2023 16:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales U20s star is leaving the Scarlets
  
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• Young Wales international leaves for England as familiar new coach 'excited' by talent

  06-06-2023 16:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales U20s star is leaving the Scarlets
  
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• Former Wales captain names World Cup bolter and backs best friends to be future of team

  06-06-2023 14:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The pair came through the same youth system and may both star for Wales in France this autumn
  
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• Rugby fans blown away by giant Welsh lock kicking incredible penalty with no tee

  06-06-2023 13:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It led to the 1976 Grand Slam that was completed with a 19-13 win over France in Cardiff
  
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• Gareth Thomas speaks out on Phillip Schofield 'homophobia' amid claim backlash would be different if he wasn't gay

  06-06-2023 12:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former Wales captain said social media has "made everyone a journalist" as the saga surrounding the former ITV host continues
  
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• Wales opponents Portugal name squad to prepare for France

  06-06-2023 11:42 via wru.wales
  
  Portugal will be Wales’ second opponents at the World Cup in France later this year and their head coach, Patrice Lagisquet, has named an initial 38-player squad to prepare for their second trip to the global tournament.  ‘Os Lobos’ first qualified in 2003, when they found themselves in a pool with New Zealand, Italy, Romania […]
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• Today's rugby news as Jones backtracks on quitting and English rugby braced for crushing blow

  06-06-2023 09:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• New 23st Tuilagi teenager blows people away and he's about to face Wales

  05-06-2023 19:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  All eyes were on the teenager as he helped Perpignan avoid relegation from the Top 14
  
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• Manu Tuilagi's 23st nephew blows people away and he's about to face Wales

  05-06-2023 19:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  All eyes were on the teenager as he helped Perpignan avoid relegation from the Top 14
  
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• Amazon Prime announced as broadcaster for summer internationals

  05-06-2023 18:24 via wru.wales
  
  Six Nations Rugby has confirmed that live international Rugby Union will return to Prime Video in the UK this August. Prime Video will broadcast in the UK all of Wales, England, Scotland, France and Italy’s matches including Wales’ home matches of the Vodafone Summer Series against England and South Africa. Rugby supporters are in for […]
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• Tonight's rugby news as Wales warned of World Cup shock and player stabbed by fan on pitch

  05-06-2023 18:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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• Wales rugby international's stunning moment of skill watched by 14 million people

  05-06-2023 15:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's a rugby feat of remarkable athletic ability made in Wales
  
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