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The Latest Breaking News from the Welsh Rugby Union

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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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

The Guardian - 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

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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

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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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Abi Tierney ‘a major coup for Welsh rugby’ after becoming WRU chief executive

Previous CEO Steve Phillips resigned in January amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation.

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Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands dies aged 85

Rowlands also managed the British and Irish Lions and served as president of the Welsh Rugby Union.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Six Nations format to change and Welsh rugby deadline arrives

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world

Wales Online

Cardiff Rugby issue statement on merger talks after defiant Ospreys claim

The two regions have been involved in initial talks over the shock proposal

Wales Online

WRU announces major law change that will make players tackle differently

The Welsh Rugby Union is opting in to World Rugby's global trial to lower the tackle height in the community game

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Jiffy urges Welsh rugby bosses to 'stop arguing, stop failing youngsters' and execute radical new plan

The legendary fly-half's comments come after the WRU announced a radical shake-up in a bid to secure the future of the Welsh game

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WRU criticised for ‘serious failure of governance’ over misconduct allegations

A committee of Senedd members has issued a report which found “systemic failures in the culture” of the governing body.

Wales Online

WRU make historic appointment as independent chair revealed and new director joins board

The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed its first independent chair

Wales Online

Warren Gatland wouldn't have taken Wales job if he'd known full picture as he addresses World Cup withdrawals and Rhys Carre

Warren Gatland says he had 'no idea' about the extent of the problems facing Welsh rugby when he agreed to return as head coach

Wales Online

Welsh rugby bosses produce figures to show vast majority of games were played this season and reveal major change planned

The Welsh Rugby Union have published figures on how many community games were played

Wales Online

Welsh rugby's most pressing issues to fix right now as WRU prepare for major overhaul

The Welsh Rugby Union are expected to appoint an independent chair and a chief executive by the end of the year

Wales Online

Major Welsh rugby sponsor pulls out of future investment in game until 'issues resolved'

Oil 4 Wales says it is "suspending its investment in Welsh rugby" after its current contractual obligations are met

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