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The Latest Breaking News from Rob Butcher

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 · May 9, 2023

Leaked document shows WRU sexism allegations dismissed as 'women trying to get more money' and clubs fear regions trying to take over

The 'fraught' meeting was ended abruptly after the comment from one Welsh rugby club representative

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2023

Who is on the WRU board? The people running Welsh rugby amid crisis

The Welsh Rugby Union are facing a number of issues

Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023

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WRU urged to make immediate changes amid calls for Steve Phillips to be ousted

The Welsh Rugby Union has come in for severe criticism for its handling of a number of accusations around culture

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023

Welsh rugby bosses to call EGM as bold plans for major change announced for 2023 in open letter

WRU chairman and Wales legend Ieuan Evans speaks of the lofty Six Nations and World Cup ambitions from Warren Gatland and a desire for change to how the game is run here

Wales Online · Jan 1, 2023

Reds pitcher Tom Browning, who once left a game at Wrigley to sit with Cubs fans, dies at 62

The left-hander’s biggest individual moment on the mound was his perfect game in a 1-0 victory over the Dodgers in 1988.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022

New WRU chair Ieuan Evans vows to 'scrutinise and support' under-fire Steve Phillips and push for reform

The former Wales wing was appointed WRU chair during a time of great uncertainty in the Welsh game

Wales Online · Dec 3, 2022

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Ieuan Evans named new chairman of WRU as he outlines priorities and reveals 'central mission'

The retired Wales and Lions winger takes over the role after Rob Butcher stood down earlier this month

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

Sacking or backing Wayne Pivac means little without total WRU reform

Wayne Pivac may lose his job after the autumn series is finished, but it will make no difference in the long terms unless the WRU is overhauled

Wales Online · Nov 25, 2022

The potential contenders to become the most powerful person in Welsh rugby after Rob Butcher's exit

There will soon be a new person in charge of Welsh rugby's governing body

Wales Online · Nov 2, 2022

WRU chairman Rob Butcher stands down from role for personal reasons just days after losing crucial vote

In a statement, the outgoing WRU chair said he had made the decision not to stand prior to Sunday's AGM

Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022

'A lot of clubs are on their a**e' — Rugby chief launches robust defence of decision to vote against WRU modernisation plan

The motion put forward by the WRU at their AGM on Sunday failed to pass after a vote by member clubs

Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022

WRU tells Welsh rugby players with uncertain futures 'stick with us' as financial deal drags on and Anglo-Welsh proposal shot down

The WRU's chief executive spoke after the union's AGM on Sunday

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022

Today's rugby news as 'appalling' WRU AGM vote dubbed 'everything that is wrong with Welsh rugby' and Anscombe backed to start against All Blacks

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022

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Wales Online · Oct 30, 2022

WRU fail in attempt to appoint their own independent chair after AGM vote

Current WRU chairman Rob Butcher was backing the motion but it didn't get the required voting share

Wales Online · Oct 30, 2022

Sunday rugby news as All Blacks hit by double injury blow ahead of Wales clash amid claims they also 'don't scare teams any more'

The stories making the news in Wales and the wider world this Sunday

Birmingham Post · Oct 27, 2022

WRU board member Henry Engelhardt on an independent chair the regions and a British Isles league

The founder and former chief executive of Admiral believes the women's game has huge potential

Wales Online · Oct 23, 2022

Welsh rugby clubs to vote on significant proposal as WRU admit 'we need to change'

WRU Chair Rob Butcher is championing the reform but needs member clubs to vote it through at next Sunday's AGM

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Irish Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

Former Wales captain and legendary rugby commentator Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Former Wales captain and ‘iconic’ voice of rugby Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022

Welsh rugby's governance structure explained as it comes under fire

The Welsh Rugby Union Board remain powerful in the game here, with grassroots clubs ultimately holding the real power

Wales Online · Aug 14, 2022

The words that should frighten Welsh rugby and the huge void left by two figures who've walked away in discontent

Another high-profile businessperson has left the world of Welsh rugby, citing the need for a change in governance

Wales Online · May 9, 2022

The plan to revolutionise Welsh rugby that was killed by the amateur clubs four years ago

There was a plan to prevent all this, but it was stopped as the amateur clubs maintained control

Wales Online · May 8, 2022

Axing a Welsh region solves nothing until archaic WRU is addressed

Welsh rugby has once again been dealing with a bombshell this week after proposals to cut one of the four regions emerged

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