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Sam Warburton: 'Nasty' act must be banned immediately but don't get rid of the jackal

The former Wales captain is adamant on what needs to change in the modern game

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022

The real reasons gutted Wales players weren't picked as World Cup hopes in major jeopardy

Pivac has very few opportunities left to experiment with his squad, so players not involved this autumn may well be up against it with one eye on the World Cup

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022

England players demand say in future of domestic rugby, insists Jamie George

‘Players need a voice in this conversation,’ the hooker said as he spoke about the concern senior internationals felt at the demise of Wasps and Worcester

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

Wayne Pivac makes two difficult phone calls as Wales star told he's failed to meet physical standards required

The Wales coach has explained two of his more surprising decisions and publicly revealed one of his props has fallen short of the required physical standard

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022

Dan Biggar left out of Wales squad for Autumn Nations Series due to knee injury

Wales begin their autumn international schedule against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Wales' autumn rugby squad in full as five uncapped players named and captain Dan Biggar out

No captain has been named in Biggar's absence, with Wayne Pivac suggesting that there might be more than one throughout the campaign

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022

Lawrence Dallaglio calls for urgent action to save English rugby after Wasps follow Worcester into administration

Former England and Wasps captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned English rugby faces further drastic upheaval unless the RFU and Premiership Rugby come together to resolve the game’s financial plight.

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022

Jack Willis offers RFU chance to test whether central contracts can work

After being made redundant by Wasps, the England flanker could be a catalyst for RFU to take back control of players

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

Elliot Kear challenges Wales teammates to make most of World Cup opportunity

The Bradford Bulls back is one of 13 Welsh-born players in a squad managed by the hugely-experienced John Kear.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Today's rugby news as Wales captain steps away from game 'sad and angry' and Wayne Pivac to reveal his autumn Tests hand

Here is the rugby news on Tuesday October 18

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022