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WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said allegations of sexism and discrimination against the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are an opportunity for all other sport organisations in the country to change their culture. The Sport Wales chair was giving evidence ...

15 Feb 2023 at 15:50

Sport

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’ resignation came after a turbulent week in ...

29 Jan 2023 at 14:28

Sport

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chiefs have admitted being in “denial” over the extent of sexism and misogyny in the organisation and said warning signs were missed. Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker appeared before the ...

02 Feb 2023 at 13:22

Lifestyle

Rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones: Being diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder was an eye-opener

Before finding out he had a heart rhythm disorder, former Wales rugby star Alun Wyn Jones had questioned whether he might have chronic fatigue. Swansea-born Jones, 38 – who was Wales’ most capped player before retiring last year, with a ...

23 Jul 2024 at 12:30

Sport

‘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 investigation by BBC ...

27 Jan 2023 at 21:58

Sport

Aaron Ramsey: Riches of Saudi league no contest for ‘priceless’ Cardiff return

Aaron Ramsey says the riches of the Saudi Pro League could not compete with his “priceless” return to Cardiff. The Wales captain had the opportunity this summer to become the first British player to join Saudi Arabia’s lucrative ...

05 Aug 2023 at 14:00

Sport

Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton win second World Cup of Darts title for Wales

Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton sealed a second World Cup of Darts trophy for Wales with a clinical performance in their 10-2 victory over Scotland’s Gary Anderson and Peter Wright in Frankfurt. The 2020 champions had beaten ...

18 Jun 2023 at 22:17

Sport

Rhian Wilkinson urges Wales to ‘find a way to deliver’ in final qualifying games

Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson has urged her side to “find a way to deliver” ahead of their final two European Championship qualifying games. Her side sit second in Group B4 and kick off their final batch of matches with a ...

11 Jul 2024 at 11:53

Sport

Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

Hosting the World Cup will not deliver meaningful change in Qatar, a senior MP has said, amid ongoing concerns over the Gulf state’s response to LGBTQ+ symbols. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, who chairs the Commons ...

23 Nov 2022 at 14:21

Sport

Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

23 Nov 2022 at 08:44

Sport

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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