The Ireland winger reflects on the first week of Guinness Six Nations camp and how the squad are preparing at their Quinta do Lago base. Source: Irish Rugby
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Acting WRU CEO Nigel Walker speaks
Nigel Walker, the acting CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union, has accepted that the union’s credibility “is now at an all-time low” in the wake of sexism claims made against the governing body that led to the resignation of Steve Phillips as CEO at the weekend. Speaking live to the BBC Scrum V show
Close Celtic challenge at Arms Park
Despite a strong second-half comeback, the WRU Development XV went down 26-27 to the Combined Provinces XV at Cardiff Arms Park in their first home game of the inaugural Celtic Challenge. A strong start from the visitors saw the side set up camp in the Welsh half to put the
Nigel Walker appointed new Acting CEO as Steve Phillips resigns
Steve Phillips has resigned from his position as CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union. Nigel Walker will take over as Acting CEO with immediate effect. Current Performance Director Walker has been appointed by WRU chair Ieuan Evans and his Board on an interim basis whilst the recruitment process for a
Botham ready for Leinster challenge
James Botham insists Cardiff have forced their critics to eat their words, having recovered from heavy defeats earlier in the season. It’s a big claim from the Wales international, given that the team have lost three of their four matches played so far this year. But as Cardiff prepare for the toughest assignment
‘Famous Five’ Welsh stars added to Roll of Honour
Five Welsh rugby greats were honoured by the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame at the International Conference Centre, at the Celtic Manor Resort, at the end of a spectacular lunch to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Barbarians beating New Zealand in 1973. Derek Quinnell and Tommy David were both
Taskforce Update
Welsh Rugby Union chair Ieuan Evans met with the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport and Chief Whip, Dawn Bowden today to discuss a new independent Taskforce to be charged with investigating culture and behaviours within the national governing body. The meeting was described as ‘constructive’ by all parties, with
