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Welsh rugby to lose one of its four regions in the next three years

The number of professional men’s rugby teams in Wales is to be cut from four to three, with Scarlets and Ospreys at risk

The Guardian - UK

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

The shared struggles that add extra meaning to Wales and Scotland’s World Cup rivalry

A place in the quarter-finals may be on the line as the two sides meet in Salford - but the pair have both endured disrupted build-ups to the tournament

The Independent UK

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Honest conversations mean Wales will get better on the pitch in this Six Nations

With contract problems resolved and Sean Lynn creating a new culture, we are targeting Scotland, Ireland and Italy

The Guardian - UK

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Wales women’s rugby captain slams ‘disgraceful’ WRU contract wrangle

Wales captain Hannah Jones says what the squad went through last year was “disgraceful” and made her contemplate international retirement

The Guardian - UK

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

Wales ready to see their next head coach in Cardiff – and it’s not Matt Sherratt

Interim Ireland coach Simon Easterby is being heavily linked with the Wales job and Saturday’s Six Nations clash between the sides could be the perfect job interview

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

The Cardiff head coach will take charge for the Six Nations games against Ireland, Scotland and England.

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

Wales coach Gatland steps down after 2025 Six Nations losses to France and Italy

Warren Gatland on Tuesday stepped down as Wales head coach three days after his side lost their second game of the 2025 Six Nations tournamenet - their 14th successive defeat.

Radio France Internationale

Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach to replace Warren Gatland for the Six Nations

The Englishman will step in for the remainder of the Six Nations after the mid-tournament axing of Gatland

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Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run

The New Zealand has overseen a run of 14 consecutive defeats to bring an end to his second stint in charge

The Guardian - UK

Sherratt given Wales job for rest of Six Nations after Gatland’s abrupt exit

Matt Sherratt has been handed the Wales coaching reins on an interim basis after Warren Gatland’s second spell as head coach ended abruptly on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat

Wales have lost eight successive Six Nations games during record run.

The Independent UK

Wales add former prop Adam Jones to coaching staff in Six Nations boost

The former Wales tighthead joins Warren Gatland’s coaching team as a scrum consultant on secondment from Harlequins

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The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones to run rule over England as ITV pundit during Six Nations

Eddie Jones will cast a critical eye over England’s make-or-break Six Nations campaign as a pundit for ITV in the upcoming championship

The Independent UK

Sean Lynn appointed new Wales coach ahead of World Cup: ‘I’m coming home’

The Swansea-born Lynn has led Gloucester-Hartpury to two Premiership Women’s Rugby titles

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn.

The Guardian - UK

Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers have withdrawn their application for anonymity for 43 players in a lawsuit as World Rugby, RFU and WRU ask for end to delays in case

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union signs legal agreement with EHRC to ‘tackle workplace culture’

The crisis-hit Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in a bid to tackle a “toxic” workplace culture.

The Independent UK

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas

Warren Gatland’s future as head coach is in doubt after South Africa inflicted a 12th successive Test match defeat on Wales.

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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