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Welsh Rugby Union apologises after damning report reveals toxic and sexist culture

The Welsh Rugby Union has apologised and accepted all 36 recommendations made in the report

The Independent UK

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review

Dame Anne Rafferty’s nine-month look into the union reported feelings of powerlessness and fear.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor

Wales coach Gatland headed up the composite team for the three previous tours but won’t lead them to Australia in 2025

The Independent UK

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Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell to lead British & Irish Lions in 2025 as he rules himself out

Gatland has led the Lions for the past three series but has ruled himself out of the tour to Australia

Evening Standard

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup

Wales were knocked out of this World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Argentina.

The Independent UK

WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’

Gatland inherited a squad that lost nine out of 12 Tests last year.

The Independent UK

Abi Tierney ‘a major coup for Welsh rugby’ after becoming WRU chief executive

Previous CEO Steve Phillips resigned in January amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation.

The Independent UK

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Details of WRU's sealed review into Welsh women's rugby released for first time

This review proved to be the catalyst for professionalising the women's programme in Wales

Wales Online

WRU criticised for ‘serious failure of governance’ over misconduct allegations

A committee of Senedd members has issued a report which found “systemic failures in the culture” of the governing body.

The Independent UK

Damning report published on WRU sexism problems as bosses reveal three staff disciplined

A damning report has shown that the WRU was warned about a number of risks two years before the BBC investigation which prompted major change

Wales Online

Welsh Rugby Union appoints first ever independent chair

Richard Collier-Keywood previous roles include being managing partner of PwC in the UK

Birmingham Post

Today's rugby news as Wales likely to name joint World Cup captains and U20s internationals leave for England

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Nigel Walker makes bid to keep WRU job as regions to get new money within days

The new six-year framework was signed in March, but the regions have yet to receive the first instalment

Wales Online

'More players, better players' — The radical WRU shake-up to save rugby in Wales revealed

It's the most radical shake-up of Welsh rugby since the regions were born in 2003

Wales Online

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Wales Online

Nigel Walker reveals 'tension' over controversial decision to take Wales rugby games off free-to-air TV

Wales' glamour summer World Cup warm-up games against England and South Africa in Cardiff will be behind a TV paywall

Wales Online

WRU chief says player wages 'out of control', bosses 'got carried away' and cutbacks only way to avoid English disaster

The Welsh regions would face the same devastating situation as some clubs in England without the cuts being introduced, he told MPs

Wales Online

Nigel Walker defends decision to ban Wales international from playing at World Cup

Walker addressed the contentious issue of blocking one of Wales' brightest talents from pulling on the red jersey

Wales Online

Welsh rugby plan for regional player loan system amid squad cuts

A regional loan system could be implemented next season to help with player welfare

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Wales Online

Welsh rugby's most pressing issues to fix right now as WRU prepare for major overhaul

The Welsh Rugby Union are expected to appoint an independent chair and a chief executive by the end of the year

Wales Online

Shortlist for Welsh rugby's biggest role revealed as football chief, regional boss and ex-Wales stars on list

The WRU have a shortlist of strong contenders to become next chief executive in succession to Steve Phillips

Wales Online

URC boss delivers verdict on regions ahead of special meeting as 'very strong generation' of new Welsh talent to burst through

United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi casts his eye over the situation in Wales

Wales Online

Mass WRU departures in season of utter turmoil and what happens next

It's been a horrendous year both on and off the pitch in Welsh rugby

Wales Online

Tom Williams is a Welsh coach with a big future

Wales Online

Welsh rugby is in a race against time and it needs to find ways of rebuilding fast

A six-year financial agreement has been signed but rugby in Wales is anything but stable

Wales Online

Wales' murky 25-cap rule, a WRU probe and how it could blow apart Gatland's World Cup plans

The Test future of two players have dominated headlines in recent days

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