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Future of Welsh rugby at stake after misogyny allegations

When Prime Minister Harold Wilson said “a week is a long time in politics”, it’s unlikely that many thought Welsh rugby would one day be the subject of this truism. But a BBC Wales investigative documentary has exposed a “toxic culture” within the sport’s governing body, the Welsh Rugby Union…

The Conversation

Welsh rugby's planned changes explained: What they mean, why they're needed and the major problem to get them passed

The Welsh Rugby Union have revealed plans to modernise the game in Wales and to change the governance, but it needs the clubs to vote through the radical proposals

Wales Online

Welsh Rugby in ‘denial’ over extent of sexism and misogyny, committee told

Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee

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WRU bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in the organisation

Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee.

The Independent UK

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

Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee.

The Independent UK

Oh my, Delilah – Welsh rugby bans Tom Jones hit

Sir Tom Jones' rugby anthem Delilah has been banned from international Welsh matches because of a controversial lyric.

The New Daily

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

The Tom Jones hit song’s lyrics include reference to a woman being murdered by her jealous partner.

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Welsh Rugby Union ban Tom Jones hit Delilah from Principality Stadium ahead of Six Nations

The Tom Jones hit Delilah has famously been associated with welsh rugby, with fans regularly belting it out before international games at the Principality Stadium

Daily Mirror

Bye, bye, bye Delilah: Wales rugby choirs banned from singing Tom Jones hit

The Welsh Rugby Union has removed the song from its Principality Stadium choirs’ playlist due to ‘problematic subject matter’

The Guardian - UK

Wales bans singing of ‘Delilah’ during Six Nations

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union bans song from Principality Stadium ahead of Ireland Six Nations match

Ireland face Wales in their opening Six Nations fixture

Irish Mirror

Warren Gatland wants to get Welsh fans talking about rugby again and give nation 'a strong performance to be proud of'

Gatland says the focus from the Wales team this week has been solely on the Six Nations opener with Ireland after turmoil within the Welsh Rugby Union

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Warren Gatland’s old nemesis warns he’s the danger for Wales v Ireland

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as clubs told future of Welsh rugby in danger and Irish reveal Gatland respect

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The Independent UK

The ‘future of Welsh rugby is in danger’, admits WRU chief

Allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia have been levelled against the scandal-hit union

Wales Online

Jiffy calls out 'absolute shambles' and asks Nigel Walker key question live on TV

Interim CEO Nigel Walker fielded a number of questions in a tense opening to Sunday night's Scrum V show

Wales Online

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?

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent 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

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

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

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

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

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

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