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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Alun Wyn Jones admits Wales strike a possibility but would be ‘very last option’

Former Wales captain speaks out on player uncertainty over contracts.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland would not back Wales players striking against England in Six Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said he would not support his players if they choose to boycott the Six Nations match against England in Cardiff on February 25

Daily Mirror

Welsh rugby fans' favourite quits with immediate effect after head injury

He won 10 caps after arriving in Wales in 2018

Wales Online

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The full transcript of the tense Wales press conference as Gatland says 'don't blame players'

Gatland and Alun Wyn Jones talked to the media amid talk Wales' stars could strike for Six Nations clash with England

Wales Online

The best coaches are thieves, stealing ideas from others to stay at the top of their game

Watching England in the Six Nations was a reminder of how much football can learn from rugby, cycling and others

The Guardian - UK

Shocking footage emerges of brawl at university rugby match in Wales

The bust up involving players and spectators broke out at the end of a Cardiff University v Exeter University game

Wales Online

Alun Wyn Jones says strike threat is real as Gatland admits he would not support it

Wales' head coach and former captain held a press conference amid the disruption

Wales Online

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Warren Gatland responds to threat of Wales players striking against England

The Wales boss has had his say on an ongoing dispute caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze

The Independent UK

England turn to referees for help with ‘reckless’ scrum

England won just 85 per cent of their scrums last season and have received feedback from leading referees

The Independent UK

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

The New Zealander has had his say on an ongoing dispute caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze.

The Independent UK

Ireland dealt major Six Nations blow with significant Tadhg Beirne update

The 31-year-old Munster player was due to undergo surgery on Thursday

The Independent UK

Tadhg Beirne blow for Ireland and Munster as he undergoes ankle operation

The versatile forward will be out for up to 12 weeks

Irish Mirror

Ealing Trailfinders explore Wales move after RFU block promotion

Ealing Trailfinders are exploring their options over joining the Welsh Rugby Union to compete in the United Rugby Championship.

Evening Standard

Ireland legend Jack McGrath retires through injury

McGrath is 33 and decided to call it a day.

Irish Mirror

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Wales Online

Munster v Ospreys team news as Wales international's return could interest Gatland

The Welsh region face a tough test at Thomond Park

Daily Mirror

RFU make Wasps and Worcester Warriors decision as clubs' Championship fates decided

Wasps could return to top flight of English rugby as soon as next year following the RFU's decision to reinstate the club in the Championship, but the news isn't as positive for Worcester Warriors

The Independent UK

‘We’ve had enough’: Wales players angered by contract uncertainty

Strike action by players is a possibility as the Wales squad continue preparations to face Six Nations opponents England next Saturday

AAP

Drua show new tricks in Super trial win over Force

Fijian Drua showed patience and an aerial threat to go with their natural ball-running in a 48-38 defeat of Western Force in their final Super Rugby trial.

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The Guardian - UK

Gatland would not support Wales players if they strike for England fixture

The Wales head coach, Warren Gatland, said he would not support his players if they decided to strike before their Six Nations match with England

Wales Online

Welsh rugby players' union slams bosses for releasing stark statement as stars trained

The WRPA have hit out at the statement released by the PRB and WRU on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK

New RFU maternity policy can ‘normalise motherhood in sport’ – Abbie Ward

Twenty-six weeks of leave on full pay are now on offer to pregnant players.

The Independent UK

‘Ground breaking’ RFU maternity policy ‘should normalise motherhood in sport’

The governing body are bringing in paid maternity leave which will see players paid in full for 26 weeks

Wales Online

Wales rugby team walk out of huge WRU sponsors dinner early in premeditated decision

WalesOnline understand that the players had made the decision beforehand to leave the event after just an hour

Wales Online

Sam Warburton backs 'shafted' players to strike and claims region close to entering administration

Warburton has spoken out strongly for the players amid the ongoing troubles

Daily Mirror

Welsh rugby bosses tell players they are paying salaries rugby cannot afford

WRU interim CEO Nigel Walker met with senior members of Warren Gatland's squad to try to stave off the threat of Six Nations strike action - hours later players are believed to have walked out of a sponsor event early in a show of disaffection

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