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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Where next for the WRU, who else could go and candidates to take on the top job after Steve Phillips' departure

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips has resigned, but what will happen next?

Wales Online

WRU chief resigns amid “toxic culture” claims as Welsh rugby faces “existential crisis”

Welsh rugby has found itself in crisis in recent months amid ongoing claims of a 'toxic culture' within the WRU and the organisation's chief executive Steve Phillips has resigned

Daily Mirror

Scandal-hit WRU can change, insists chair after chief executive resignation

Ieuan Evans has promised an overhaul after Steve Phillips resigned and Nigel Walker has taken over as acting

The Independent UK

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Wales and Lions star linked with English and French giants amid contract uncertainty

The 28-year-old has been in fine form for his region this season

Wales Online

Dreams and regrets fuel Steve Borthwick’s coaching philosophy

Bad experiences from his playing days have shaped England head coach’s approach ahead of his first Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

WRU chief executive resigns amid claims of ‘toxic culture’

Former Olympic hurdler and Wales wing Nigel Walker has taken over as acting boss at the union

The Independent UK

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

Former Olympic hurdler and Wales wing Nigel Walker has taken over as acting boss at the union

The Independent UK

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Sunday rugby news as new WRU boss Nigel Walker gets to work at once and warns game is 'facing an existential crisis'

The rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond as the WRU fallout takes a dramatic new twist just days out from Six Nations

Wales Online

Steve Phillips announces he has resigned from WRU with immediate effect as Nigel Walker takes over as interim boss

Phillips made the announcement early on Sunday and says he is leaving as WRU chief executive with 'a huge amount of regret'

Wales Online

WRU chief executive Steve Phillips to resign on Sunday

Phillips is to finally leave his position as WRU chief after one of the most turbulent weeks in Welsh rugby history

Wales Online

Luke Crosbie hopes his long journey takes him to Twickenham

When Luke Crosbie – self-described as a “big skinny drip” – went for a wander in West Lothian with his father on a Saturday afternoon in…

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Rugby Union warned not to make same 'bungled' mistake as English RFU over tackle changes

The Welsh Rugby Union has been urged to act more responsibly than the RFU when it comes to communication over any future lowering of the tackle height

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales star removed at half-time a week before first Six Nations

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Wales’ Warren Gatland raises worries about Netflix’s Six Nations documentary

The Wales head coach said language is used in the rugby environment that ‘isn’t always appropriate’ and is concerned about lack of input into the show’s final edit

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Wales Online

New 'old-school' Welsh hooker with a big future turns heads before first start

The youngster is attracting the attention of coaches and respected observers

The Independent UK

Stevie Ward: Rugby does not need to change DNA in bid to improve player welfare

The two-time Grand Final winner called time on his playing career aged just 27

AAP

Rebels fall to Fiji in Super Rugby trial

Melbourne were kept scoreless in their first Super Rugby trial of the season, losing 24-0 to Fijian Drua in the Rebels' first match in Fiji.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Six Nations star banned for six months and WRU chief to face Senedd next week

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Wales Online

Nigel Owens: My Six Nations predictions and the Wales player who really impresses me

Wales have plenty to prove as they look to better last year's fifth-placed championship finish with the World Cup just months away

The National (Scotland)

Celebs to turn out in Edinburgh for Doddie Weir charity row

HUNDREDS of supporters are expected to cheer on stars including Olympic gold medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger and former Scotland rugby captain…

The Independent UK

Welsh rugby players demand action on WRU sexism, racism and homophobia scandal

A BBC Wales investigation reported claims of a “toxic culture” at the Welsh Rugby Union

The Independent UK

Rugby player who gifted Black teammate rotten banana for Secret Santa suspended

Italy international Ivan Nemer has been banned for six months after giving Cherif Traore the ‘gift’ during Benetton’s Christmas festivities

The Guardian - UK

‘The right time’: Jen Beattie on signing off from Scotland duty and next steps

Arsenal defender departs international scene after 15 years with 144 caps and says rugby family background helped prepare her

Wales Online

Welsh rugby's crisis explained and the key questions now as Steve Phillips stands on the brink

At the end of a pretty depressing week for Welsh rugby which has included allegations of bullying and sexism, Steffan Thomas looks at the key questions which still need to be answered

The Guardian - UK

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

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