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The Latest Breaking News from Wales

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

Questions raised over ‘fairness’ of different A-level grading standards

UK nations have taken different approaches following the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell: World Rugby appeals against disciplinary decision to overturn red card

Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned by a disciplinary panel on Tuesday

The Independent UK

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Strike dates announced at Scottish schools for September 13 and 14

GMB Scotland claimed Scots essential school workers would receive £700 less than peers in England and Wales under a new pay deal.

The Independent UK

A ‘glide path’ to pre-Covid: why A-level grades are lower in England this year

Sharp drop is part of ministers’ plan to get grades back to 2019 levels, but disadvantaged pupils are likely to bear the brunt

The Guardian - UK

Live births fell to lowest level for two decades last year

The statistics also show India has replaced Romania as the most common country of birth for mothers born outside the UK.

The Independent UK

Thousands fewer students in England awarded top A-level grades

Education secretary Gillian Keegan accused of ‘adding insult to injury’ for remarks about significance of exam results

The Guardian - UK

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A-level top grades fall but remain above pre-pandemic levels - old

Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their results.

The Independent UK

A Level results: Fall in number of students accepted on university courses amid warning over grades

Tens of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are finding out their A-level and VTQ exam results on Thursday

The Independent UK

George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon

Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match losing run by defeating Wales 19-17 at Twickenham last Saturday.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell farce puts rugby’s powerbrokers on trial as shock and confusion reigns

The Six Nations must break protocol and explain exactly why the England captain had his red card against Wales rescinded, for the good of the sport

Evening Standard

World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell red card overturned

Farrell was sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 win against Wales after his yellow card was upgraded to a red by the bunker review system.

The Independent UK

World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned

Farrell was sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 win against Wales after his yellow card was upgraded to a red by the bunker review system.

The Independent UK

Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams handed Wales starts against South Africa

Flanker Jac Morgan will captain Wales for the second time in three games, suggesting he is a firm favourite to skipper Wales at the World Cup.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell cleared for England World Cup opener as red card overturned

In coming to its verdict, the disciplinary panel said no criticism was being made of the Bunker review system that upgraded the initial yellow card.

The Independent UK

Taine Plumtree still in hunt for Wales World Cup place despite shoulder issue

Wales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that Plumtree faces a period of rehabilitation.

WhatToWatch

Lucie Shorthouse reveals hilarious moments filming comedy Henpocalypse

Lucie Shorthouse on how five hens party like it’s the end of the world in new BBC comedy Henpocalypse!

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell cleared to play immediately after red card stunningly overturned

Farrell was sent off against Wales and expected to miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign but has been let off the hook

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The Guardian - UK

Holding asylum seekers on barges is about ‘fairness’ to UK taxpayer, says Sunak – as it happened

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Lengthening Rugby World Cup injury list illustrates game’s toll on players

Biggest stage will once again be robbed of some key names and there are fears the sport’s attrition rate will only increase

The Guardian - UK

Benefit backlog costing disabled people £24m a month, says Citizens Advice

Exclusive: more than 430,000 people in England and Wales awaiting review of personal independence payments

Evening Standard

England to give Owen Farrell every World Cup chance even with potential ban

England will do their utmost to stick by Owen Farrell even if the captain misses a clutch of Rugby World Cup matches through suspension.

The Guardian - UK

Which UK nation has the longest NHS waiting list?

Steve Barclay says Welsh and Scottish patients could be seen more quickly in England, but devolved politicians dispute this

The Independent UK

Liam Williams not planning to end Wales career despite move to Japan

Full-back has agreed a deal with Japanese club Kubota Spears.

The Independent UK

Welsh health minister accuses Barclay of ‘naked political hit’ in NHS comparison

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said waiting lists in the Welsh NHS compare unfavourably with England.

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