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Welsh regional teams can start offering players new deals

Wales’ four regional teams can start offering their players new deals after an agreement was reached to introduce standard contracts. It comes after a tumultuous period in the Welsh professional game when players faced uncertain futures as only ...

18 Mar 2023 at 11:34

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Red Roses value to RFU rapidly ‘rising’ amid calls for fairer financial rewards

England will make history at Twickenham on Saturday amid a call for the Rugby Football Union to ensure the financial rewards available in the women’s game match its growing value to the governing body. The Red Roses host France in a Grand Slam ...

28 Apr 2023 at 14:01

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Wales’ professional players could consider strike action over contracts freeze

Wales’ professional players could consider strike action amid a new contracts freeze in Welsh rugby. It is understood that a meeting will shortly take place between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players. That is set to happen ...

14 Feb 2023 at 23:27

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Andrew Coombs would understand strike action amid contract issues in Welsh rugby

Former Wales international Andrew Coombs has given his support to possible player strike action amid a freeze on new contract offers in Welsh rugby. A meeting is set to take place within the next week between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association ...

15 Feb 2023 at 12:03

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Wales boss Warren Gatland would not back player strike despite supporting cause

Wales head coach Warren Gatland would not back his players if they decided to strike instead of lining up against England in the Guinness Six Nations. Gatland insists he supports his squad’s cause amid an ongoing dispute caused by Welsh ...

16 Feb 2023 at 15:09

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Welsh rugby players’ union: ‘Players have had enough’ amid contract uncertainty

The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association say that “players have had enough” amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze. Strike action by players is a possibility as the Wales squad continue ...

16 Feb 2023 at 11:54

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It is the last option – Bradley Davies says ‘none of the boys’ want to strike

Wales international Bradley Davies believes player strike action would be the “last option” amid an ongoing contracts freeze in Welsh rugby. It is understood that a meeting will take place during the next week between Welsh ...

15 Feb 2023 at 18:00

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‘Appalled’ Welsh players demand ‘strongest possible action’ on WRU allegations

Welsh rugby’s players say they are “appalled” by the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia at the game’s governing body in Wales. A number of former Welsh Rugby Union employees took part in an ...

27 Jan 2023 at 21:58

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Wayne Pivac’s Wales future expected to be decided this week

Wayne Pivac’s future as Wales head coach looks set to be decided this week. His job is on the line following a dismal Autumn Nations Series campaign when Wales lost to Georgia and Australia, blowing a 34-13 ...

05 Dec 2022 at 11:00

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Steve Phillips resigns as WRU chief executive amid claims of ‘toxic culture’

Steve Phillips has resigned as chief executive officer of the Welsh Rugby Union amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation. Phillips had resisted calls for his resignation, which came after ...

29 Jan 2023 at 09:14

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Ieuan Evans vows to lead WRU change after chief executive Steve Phillips resigns

Ieuan Evans has vowed to remain as Welsh Rugby Union chair despite allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation that resulted in chief executive Steve Phillips’ resignation on Sunday. Phillips’ ...

29 Jan 2023 at 14:28

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Q&A: What is Team England Rugby and what has been agreed with the RFU?

Team England Rugby, run by and for England players, has brokered a new four-year elite player squad (EPS) agreement with the Rugby Football Union. Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the ...

25 Oct 2024 at 17:26

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