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Fans and Welsh rugby chiefs at odds over plan to cut one of four professional sides

WRU leaders have told Westminster MPs that the union has the public’s support in axing one of the four regions in order to save a ‘broken’ game in Wales

The Guardian - UK

Welsh rugby’s uncertain future explained after controversial WRU move adds to chaos

A controversial cut to the number of professional sides in the country appears to be reaching an unsatisfying conclusion

The Independent UK

Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game

The Welsh Rugby Union has proposed to halve the number of professional men’s sides in Wales from four to two.

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Welsh Rugby Union defends plans to halve number of professional men’s teams

There will be a six-week consultation period before the WRU makes a final decision on the plans.

The Independent UK

Wales unveil World Cup winner as new director of rugby in key appointment after Six Nations woe

Dave Reddin was part of England’s staff in 2003 and has also worked with the Football Association

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

The Cardiff head coach will take charge for the Six Nations games against Ireland, Scotland and England.

The Independent UK

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

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Wales coach Gatland steps down after 2025 Six Nations losses to France and Italy

Warren Gatland on Tuesday stepped down as Wales head coach three days after his side lost their second game of the 2025 Six Nations tournamenet - their 14th successive defeat.

Radio France Internationale

Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

The New Zealander is under huge pressure following a record 12 successive Test defeats.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn.

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union signs legal agreement with EHRC to ‘tackle workplace culture’

The crisis-hit Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in a bid to tackle a “toxic” workplace culture.

The Independent UK

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas

Warren Gatland’s future as head coach is in doubt after South Africa inflicted a 12th successive Test match defeat on Wales.

The Independent UK

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players

Cunningham has left his role by mutual consent after the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) apologised for their handling of contract negotiations with the playing squad

The Independent UK

Six Nations 2024: Warren Gatland's offer to resign rejected by Welsh Rugby Union

60-year-old confirms desire to stay until 2027

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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

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review

Dame Anne Rafferty’s nine-month look into the union reported feelings of powerlessness and fear.

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union was a ‘toxic’ environment, independent report finds

The review followed the airing of a BBC programme in January

The Guardian - UK

Home Office Windrush ‘transformation team’ formally disbanded

Campaigners reject justification that ‘significant progress’ has been made towards reform and describe news as insulting

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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.

The Independent UK

Asylum chief quits Home Office as Labour attacks ‘chaos and confusion’ in department

Exclusive: Yvette Cooper says department is in ‘special measures’ after seeing three home secretaries within two months

Evening Standard

‘Nightmare’ delays, website meltdowns and a staff vacuum — inside the passport fiasco

Endless queues, a staff shortage and families forced to miss funerals, weddings and opportunities to say goodbye. Katie Strick reports

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