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The Latest Breaking News from the Welsh Rugby Union

Promotion and relegation from Prem to be scrapped as rugby moves to franchise model

The Rugby Football Union council ‘overwhelmingly’ voted to approve a move to a franchise model which will begin in the 2026-27 season

The Guardian - UK

Wales captain Dewi Lake insists Six Nations is ‘welcome distraction’ from off-field turmoil

Uncertainty over the future of the Ospreys and Welsh domestic game more widely provides a tough backdrop for Steve Tandy’s side

The Independent UK

Welsh rugby’s uncertain future explained after controversial WRU move adds to chaos

A controversial cut to the number of professional sides in the country appears to be reaching an unsatisfying conclusion

The Independent UK

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Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game

The Welsh Rugby Union has proposed to halve the number of professional men’s sides in Wales from four to two.

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales to visit mental health hub on World Suicide Prevention Day

William will visit a new centre run by the Jac Lewis Foundation at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales to visit mental health hub in Wales on World Suicide Prevention Day

The engagement for William comes during his estranged brother, the Duke of Sussex’s, stay in the UK

The Independent UK

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

There will be a six-week consultation period before the WRU makes a final decision on the plans.

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Gerald Davies calls for greater support for volunteers on receiving knighthood

Sir Gerald was honoured by the Prince of Wales at an investiture ceremony on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Cardiff set to enter administration in latest Welsh rugby crisis

The Welsh Rugby Union is poised to step in to support the capital club

The Independent UK

William and Kate cheer on rival sides at Six Nations match

The royals took their seats at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to watch England and Wales compete in the competition’s final round of matches.

The Independent UK

William and Kate cheer on opposing sides at Six Nations match

The royals watched England and Wales compete in the competition’s final round of matches

Evening Standard

Wales captain Hannah Jones admits she considered retirement over ‘disgraceful’ contract saga

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) apologised for their handling of the contracting process last year

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland was a symptom and not the cause of Wales’s perma-crisis – but his axing is still the right call

Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement with immediate effect, bringing to an end a dismal second spell at the helm

The Independent UK

6 contenders to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales boss

The Welsh Rugby Union has begun its quest to find the New Zealander’s successor.

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Warren Gatland news LIVE: Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt speaks for first time after Gatland exit

Gatland has endured a dire second spell in charge of Wales, with the team on a record 14-game losing streak

Evening Standard

Kate wishes England rugby team good luck for Six Nations opening match

Kate is a royal patron of the Rugby Football Union while her husband, the Prince of Wales, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Independent UK

Every sportsperson named in the New Year Honours list 2025

A look at the full list in sport

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland will ‘let dust settle’ before deciding on his future

The Wales head coach has said he needs to talk with his family and the Welsh Rugby Union in order to make up his mind about the future

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The Independent UK

Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

Gatland’s side host the world champion Springboks looking to bring an unlikely end to the nation’s record losing run

The Guardian - UK

WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks

The Welsh Rugby Union says it ‘needs to apologise’ for threats to withdraw the women’s team from competition but insists sexism was not a factor

The Guardian - UK

Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case

‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan

The Independent UK

Wales suffer major blow as key figure Jac Morgan ruled out of summer Tests

Flanker Morgan co-captained Wales at last year’s World Cup before missing the Six Nations due to injury

The Independent UK

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among ex-players named in rugby concussion lawsuit

Legal claims are being made against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union apologises after damning report reveals toxic and sexist culture

The Welsh Rugby Union has apologised and accepted all 36 recommendations made in the report

The Guardian - UK

WRU’s ‘toxic’ culture of discrimination lambasted by independent panel

Welsh rugby’s governing body apologises after accepting panel’s findings of bullying and discrimination

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