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Wales rugby choirs banned from signing ‘Delilah’ at Principality Stadium

Choirs have been banned from singing the Tom Jones hit ‘Delilah’ during their performances on rugby international matchdays at the Principality Stadium. The song’s lyrics include reference to a woman being murdered by her jealous partner. The Welsh ...

01 Feb 2023 at 17:44

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Welsh Rugby Union accused of ‘toxic culture’ of sexism by ex-employees

Former employees of Welsh rugby’s governing body have accused the organisation of a “toxic culture” of sexism. Two women have said they considered suicide after suffering alleged sexism and bullying within the organisation. One woman claimed she ...

23 Jan 2023 at 00:01

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Wales’ professional players could consider strike action over contracts freeze

Wales’ professional players could consider strike action amid a new contracts freeze in Welsh rugby. It is understood that a meeting will shortly take place between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players. That is set to happen ...

14 Feb 2023 at 23:27

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Contract chaos and potential strike action – the issues hampering Welsh rugby

Wales are due to host fierce Guinness Six Nations rivals England next week – but the build-up has been engulfed by a possibility of player strike action. Contract chaos is currently centre stage in Welsh rugby, with many players – general ...

17 Feb 2023 at 10:43

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Maggie Alphonsi joins independent panel for review into WRU culture

England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed to the independent review panel that will report on organisational culture and behaviour within the Welsh Rugby Union. Sport Resolutions, administrators of the review, had ...

14 Mar 2023 at 11:49

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Future of rugby union in Wales at stake over recent claims – Nigel Walker warns

Acting Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Nigel Walker has warned the very future of the game in Wales is at stake over the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia that have rocked the organisation. Allegations of a ...

30 Jan 2023 at 18:43

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Welsh rugby players’ union: ‘Players have had enough’ amid contract uncertainty

The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association say that “players have had enough” amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze. Strike action by players is a possibility as the Wales squad continue ...

16 Feb 2023 at 11:54

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Andrew Coombs would understand strike action amid contract issues in Welsh rugby

Former Wales international Andrew Coombs has given his support to possible player strike action amid a freeze on new contract offers in Welsh rugby. A meeting is set to take place within the next week between Welsh Rugby ...

15 Feb 2023 at 12:03

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Wales boss Warren Gatland would not back player strike despite supporting cause

Wales head coach Warren Gatland would not back his players if they decided to strike instead of lining up against England in the Guinness Six Nations. Gatland insists he supports his squad’s cause amid an ongoing ...

16 Feb 2023 at 15:09

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Gareth Davies ‘feeling pretty good’ as Wales work intensifies before World Cup

Gareth Davies is enjoying the grind of Warren Gatland’s Rugby World Cup training camp as the Wales scrum-half turned heads with photos posted on social media. The 32-year-old has been working to get into peak ...

29 Jun 2023 at 15:01

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Alun Wyn Jones admits Wales strike a possibility but would be ‘very last option’

Alun Wyn Jones says the possibility of player strike action is “hard to deny” as Welsh rugby finds itself gripped by a professional contracts freeze. But Jones, Wales’ record cap holder with 156 appearances, ...

16 Feb 2023 at 16:07

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Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright says “we are all in this together” as speculation rages about head coach Warren Gatland’s future following a record 11 successive Test match defeats. Wainwright admitted ...

18 Nov 2024 at 13:00

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