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Wales v Ireland head to head ratings as Gatland's men measure up to world's best

It's a major test for Warren Gatland's players as they open their Six Nations campaign

Wales Online · Feb 2, 2023

RFU’s Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing calls to resign over the shambolic handling of the decision to lower the tackle height at community level

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

RFU to press ahead with lowering tackle height but apologises for ‘anger’ caused

‘We fully acknowledge we got the engagement wrong, and we are truly sorry,’ the RFU said.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Rugby tackle laws to change at all levels everywhere in seismic move

World Rugby are set to follow the RFU's lead, with WalesOnline understanding that other home unions will likely announce changes soon

Wales Online · Jan 27, 2023

Premiership Rugby to test shot clock in weekend fixtures

The Premiership has announced plans to test new shot-clock technology for the first time this weekend

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

THE Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has provoked controversy after banning transgender women from playing contact rugby, as the debate continues on how…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

The exile hunter: Unsung talent spotter tasked with finding Warren Gatland new Wales stars

The Welsh Rugby Union's Exiles programme plays a crucial role in the success of the national side and Wales Online takes an in-depth look at how it works.

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

Rugby’s authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules

The draconian shift will be virtually impossible for referees to enforce and will do little to reduce the number of head injuries

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023