The Welsh Rugby Union is suspending all senior rugby matches in Wales this weekend as a mark of respect to the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. The suspension applies to all senior rugby scheduled to take place this weekend (9th/10th/11th September). The WRU is also fully supportive of decisions
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Welsh Rugby Union sends the sincere and heartfelt condolences of all of Welsh rugby to the Royal Family on the occasion of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty The Queen was Royal Patron of the WRU for over 50 years, until 2016 when the title
WRU updates gender participation policy
The Welsh Rugby Union has amended its gender participation policy with immediate effect, based on the best current medical and scientific evidence and in line with World Rugby guidance. The WRU Board voted this evening (Wed), to pass the amended policy which also aligns with the already published stance of
Pugh names Wales Sevens World Cup squad
Head coach Richie Pugh has confirmed his 12-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town for September 9-11. Led by the vastly experienced Luke Treharne, Wales play Korea in the pre-round on Friday and if successful will enter the second round where they will face regular
All Blacks bounce back to set up grand stand finish
You can’t keep the All Blacks down for long! While many were lining up to declare Ian Foster’s side the worst New Zealand team of all time, they came bouncing back after losing to Argentina a week earlier to turn the tables in a comprehensive 53-3 win. Where there has
Tipuric makes impressive return as regions get stuck into pre-season
Wales star Justin Tipuric made a successful return to the playing field helping the Ospreys to a 31-24 pre-season victory over Northampton Saints at the Brewery Field. It was the openside flankers first game of rugby since suffering a serious shoulder injury playing for the British & Irish Lions against
Scarlets sign Cardiff Met captain Shenton
The Scarlets have strengthened their pack with the signings of Cardiff Met captain Iwan Shenton and Llandovery lock Griff Evans. Shenton, 22, has been training full-time with the Scarlets all summer after impressing the coaching team with staff with his performances in the BUCS league. A dynamic carrier, back-rower Shenton