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Wales rugby choirs banned from signing ‘Delilah’ at Principality Stadium

Choirs have been banned from singing the Tom Jones hit ‘Delilah’ during their performances on rugby international matchdays at the Principality Stadium. The song’s lyrics include reference to a woman being murdered by her jealous partner. The Welsh ...

01 Feb 2023 at 17:44

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Welsh Rugby Union accused of ‘toxic culture’ of sexism by ex-employees

Former employees of Welsh rugby’s governing body have accused the organisation of a “toxic culture” of sexism. Two women have said they considered suicide after suffering alleged sexism and bullying within the organisation. One woman claimed she ...

23 Jan 2023 at 00:01

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Contract chaos and potential strike action – the issues hampering Welsh rugby

Wales are due to host fierce Guinness Six Nations rivals England next week – but the build-up has been engulfed by a possibility of player strike action. Contract chaos is currently centre stage in Welsh rugby, with many players – general ...

17 Feb 2023 at 10:43

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Maggie Alphonsi joins independent panel for review into WRU culture

England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed to the independent review panel that will report on organisational culture and behaviour within the Welsh Rugby Union. Sport Resolutions, administrators of the review, had ...

14 Mar 2023 at 11:49

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Future of rugby union in Wales at stake over recent claims – Nigel Walker warns

Acting Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Nigel Walker has warned the very future of the game in Wales is at stake over the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia that have rocked the organisation. Allegations of a ...

30 Jan 2023 at 18:43

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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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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 ...

16 Feb 2023 at 15:09

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Gareth Davies ‘feeling pretty good’ as Wales work intensifies before World Cup

Gareth Davies is enjoying the grind of Warren Gatland’s Rugby World Cup training camp as the Wales scrum-half turned heads with photos posted on social media. The 32-year-old has been working to get into peak physical ...

29 Jun 2023 at 15:01

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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 lead ...

05 Dec 2022 at 11:00

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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 ...

15 Feb 2023 at 18:00

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Welsh Rugby Union defends plans to halve number of professional men’s teams

The Welsh Rugby Union has recognised the “hurt and anger” caused by their proposal to reduce the number of professional men’s sides in Wales from four to two, but insisted maintaining the status quo is not ...

20 Aug 2025 at 15:38

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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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