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SHOCKING: 71 - What They Never Told You

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

Wales play England in their next Six Nations match.

The Independent UK

Alun Wyn Jones refuses to rule out strike as tensions rise in Wales rugby dispute

Cameramen filming Netflix's first behind-the-scenes Six Nations documentary were asked to leave Wales’ press conference - hours after players left a sponsor event early in a show of disaffection

Daily Mirror

We won't shirk top ranking, declares Ireland's Jack Conan

The Leinster no 8 also made a witty comment on Netflix's Six Nations documentary, saying, 'I don’t know if it’s going to be the most riveting TV people have watched when it finally comes out'

Irish Mirror

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Welsh rugby crisis threatens Netflix Six Nations series as players 'refuse to film'

Netflix has promised a behind-the-scenes look into the historic competition but amid an ongoing dispute with the WRU, Warren Gatland's players have reportedly snubbed the cameras

Daily Mirror

Warren Gatland would not back Wales players striking against England in Six Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said he would not support his players if they choose to boycott the Six Nations match against England in Cardiff on February 25

Daily Mirror

The full transcript of the tense Wales press conference as Gatland says 'don't blame players'

Gatland and Alun Wyn Jones talked to the media amid talk Wales' stars could strike for Six Nations clash with England

Wales Online

The best coaches are thieves, stealing ideas from others to stay at the top of their game

Watching England in the Six Nations was a reminder of how much football can learn from rugby, cycling and others

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Ireland dealt major Six Nations blow with significant Tadhg Beirne update

The 31-year-old Munster player was due to undergo surgery on Thursday

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton and Panti Bliss lead star-studded RTE Late Late Show lineup

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton, fresh from victory against the French, will join Ryan Tubridy on Friday night to chat about our chances in the Six Nations

Dublin Live

Welsh rugby bosses tell players they are paying salaries rugby cannot afford

WRU interim CEO Nigel Walker met with senior members of Warren Gatland's squad to try to stave off the threat of Six Nations strike action - hours later players are believed to have walked out of a sponsor event early in a show of disaffection

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as Wales players set out demands in heated meeting and international goes public on 'lack of respect'

The latest rugby stories and headlines from Wales and the wider world

Wales Online

Welsh legend Jonathan Davies slams “shambolic” episode amid Six Nations strike threat

Wales stars could go on strike forcing their Six Nations fixture against England to be cancelled after the WRU suspended handing out new contracts resulting in an uncertain future for players

Daily Mirror

WRU says ‘no room for manoeuvre’ on contracts despite players’ strike threat

The WRU has insisted there is “no room for manoeuvre” on the budget for player contracts in Wales despite the threat of strike action putting the country’s Six Nations fixture against England next week in jeopardy

The Guardian - UK

Wales players told they've been paid unaffordable salaries for years as WRU boss meets with squad

The PRB's statement comes amid talk of strike action for the Six Nations clash between Wales and England

Wales Online

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Daily Record

Six Nations tribute appeal for Siobhan as inquiry calls continue

The family are hoping to see Siobhan's memory celebrated in the match against Ireland.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Rees-Zammit to finally play and star says there are more important things than representing Wales

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Wales’ Bradley Davies says ‘none of the boys’ want to strike amid rugby row

Wales are currently preparing for a Six Nations clash with England

Wales Online

How much money the WRU could lose if Wales v England Six Nations game called off amid strike potential

A home clash with England is one of the biggest games in the Welsh calendar

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Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes set for quick-fire England return in major Six Nations boost ahead of Wales trip

Vice-captain closing in on long-awaited return

Irish Mirror

France prop Uini Atonio banned for rest of Six Nations after Rob Herring tackle

The French prop received just a yellow card at the time.

The Independent UK

France prop Uini Atonio given three-game ban for high tackle on Rob Herring

The forward will miss games against Scotland and England but will be available against Wales if he completes a coaching intervention programme

Irish Mirror

Six Nations fixtures in doubt as Welsh players could strike over pay dispute

The Welsh players are in the middle of contract disputes with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), and strike action has not been ruled out.

Daily Record

Bridge of Allan rugby star Russell carves up Wales as Scotland start Six Nations with a bang

The win means that Scotland have won their first two matches in the competition.

Evening Standard

Wales players consider strike action ahead of Six Nations clash with England

Welsh rugby in a state of crisis ahead of next weekend’s game in Cardiff

The National (Scotland)

Let’s enjoy Scotland’s free-flowing rugby while it lasts - Martin Hannan

It’s a very good time to be a supporter of Scotland’s men’s national team at the moment. Put it this way, if before the Guinness Six Nations…

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