Welsh Rugby Union
Governing body of the rugby union in Wales
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The Welsh Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in the country of Wales, recognised by the sport's international governing body, World Rugby.
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WRU reveals five-year ambition to save Welsh rugbyThe governing body insists it wants to retain four regions as part of its mission to turn around Welsh rugby's fortunes.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cutting number of regions still 'an option' - WRUBut the WRU executive director of rugby still hopes to offer Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets an "uplift" in funding in coming years.BBC Sport - Published | |
Super Rygbi Cymru competition launched by WRUWelsh rugby's new Elite Domestic Competition will be branded as Super Rygbi Cymru next season.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Unpleasant' treatment of Italy team denied by Welsh Rugby UnionThe Welsh Rugby Union has denied "unpleasant" treatment of the Italy team during the Six Nations match in Cardiff on Saturday.Sky News - Published | |
WRU must invest at top, not grassroots - WarburtonFormer Wales captain Sam Warburton says the Welsh Rugby Union should not prioritise spending on grassroots to solve the problems of Welsh rugby.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland's resignation offer turned down by WRUHead coach Warren Gatland says he offered to resign to Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney after leading Wales to their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years.BBC Sport - Published | |
Neath presses case to be in new WRU elite tierNeath criticise their omission from the WRU's new competition as "reprehensible and grossly unfair".BBC Sport - Published | |
Free-to-air Six Nations rule could have 'devastating effect' on rugbyA rule that would keep the Six Nations on free-to-air TV could have a "devastating effect" on rugby, according to the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).Sky News - Published | |
Six Nations free TV rule may devastate rugby - WRUForcing the sport to stay on free-to-air TV could hurt the sport, the Welsh Rugby Union says.BBC Sport - Published | |
WRU wants break from Covid loan interest paymentsWelsh Rugby Union says changes needed after a damning report on its culture could be cut otherwise.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland gives backing to Anglo-Welsh conceptWales head coach Warren Gatland gives his backing to any future Anglo-Welsh competition and admits the Welsh Rugby Union's 25-cap rule should be looked at.BBC Sport - Published | |
WRU chair promises 2024 change after 'year to forget'Welsh Rugby Union chairman Richard Collier-Keywood promises things will change in 2024 after admitting 2023 "has been a year to forget" for the governing body.BBC Sport - Published | |
Past and future WRU duo in New Year HonoursOther Welsh recipients include a teenage cancer fundraiser and a water safety campaigner.BBC Sport - Published | Sport minister should consider quitting, says MPLabour MP accuses Welsh Labour minister of "cynical attempt to rewrite history" over WRU scandal.BBC Sport - Published |
I considered retiring a lot of times - SnowsillFormer Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill tells Scrum V she considered retiring many times while the nation's women struggled for support from the Welsh Rugby Union.BBC Sport - Published | New WRU chief Tierney admits loss of trustIncoming chief executive Abi Tierney admits the Welsh Rugby Union has lost trust following a damning report into the organisation she says made "horrific" reading.BBC Sport - Published |
'Toxic' and 'vindictive' culture at Welsh Rugby Union revealed in damning reportA report into the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has uncovered "toxic" and "vindictive" behaviour towards some of its employees.Sky News - Published | WRU 'truly sorry' after damning independent reviewA scathing independent review finds aspects of the Welsh Rugby Union were sexist, misogynistic, racist and homophobic, with elements of bullying.BBC Sport - Published |
Ex-Wales star Roberts among new WRU board membersFormer Wales centre Jamie Roberts joins the Welsh Rugby Union board as one of three new non-executive directors.BBC Sport - Published | Ex-WRU president and secretary Gethin dies aged 79Former Welsh Rugby Union president and secretary Dennis Gethin has died at the age of 79BBC Sport - Published |
Grand Slam coach Rowlands dies aged 85Former Wales scrum-half, captain, coach, manager and WRU president Clive Rowlands has died at the age of 85.BBC Sport - Published | Welsh rugby needs new revenue streams - WalkerWelsh Rugby Union boss Nigel Walker says the game needs to explore extra revenue streams as they look to host more matches at Principality Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Walker handed new Welsh Rugby Union roleNigel Walker is appointed as the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) first executive director of rugby.BBC Sport - Published | WRU eyes extra showpiece matches in CardiffThe WRU considers a Wales v Barbarians match and English derby being held at Principality Stadium in the 2023-24 season.BBC Sport - Published |
WRU lowers tackle height to sternum at community level![]() BBC Sport - Published | WRU accused of 'systemic failures' after probe into racism, sexism and homophobia claims![]() Sky News - Published |
Regions to get delayed money 'in days' - WRU chief![]() BBC Sport - Published | WRU still sorry over sexism, says acting chiefNigel Walker says he has absolute faith in a board member who criticised an investigation.BBC Sport - Published |
WRU finalises shortlist for new independent chair![]() BBC Sport - Published | Cardiff await funding to ease 'cashflow pressures'![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Hawkins and Rowlands face Wales eligibility reviewProfessional Rugby Board (PRB) chairman Malcolm Wall says the international eligibility of Joe Hawkins and Will Rowlands is under review by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).BBC Sport - Published | Bevan named WRU interim performance director![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Sides could have gone bust without deal - Walker![]() BBC Sport - Published | WRU chief Walker hails first 'positive' step![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Clubs vote for major reform of WRU board![]() BBC Sport - Published | Blanc reveals misogyny experience at WRU![]() BBC Sport - Published |
WRU confirms plans to modernise board![]() BBC Sport - Published | WRU taskforce members still to be announced![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Keeping four Welsh regions still the aim - Walker![]() BBC Sport - Published | Long-term deal in 'matter of days' says Walker![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Walker warns regions over players' contracts![]() BBC Sport - Published | Former rugby ref Nigel Owens 'not surprised' by alleged homophobic slurs![]() Sky News - Published |
Davies 'can't see' clubs blocking WRU reform![]() BBC Sport - Published | Homophobic slurs within WRU at top referee - claim![]() BBC Sport - Published |
WRU consider tackle height rule change![]() BBC Sport - Published | WRU was in denial on sexism - acting chief exec![]() BBC Sport - Published |