Liam Williams one of two players out of France match as new man called up Warren Gatland has named a 32-man squad to train in Nice ahead of their final Six Nations fixture against France Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023
Today's rugby news as Wales international backs Gatland's side to stun France and England are torn apart The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023
Warren Gatland's Six Nations discoveries and the Wales team he'd pick if World Cup quarter-final was tomorrow With the Rugby World Cup just six months away, Gatland will already be pondering what improvements need to be made to ensure Wales are competitive in France Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023
World Rugby pushes for 'belly tackles' trial in attempt to reduce number of concussions The RFU have already announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the amateur game to the waistline from July and now World Rugby are urging other countries to trial something similar Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023
New World Rugby rankings see Wales climb as top four now streets ahead of rest Warren Gatland's side avoided dropping to their lowest ever position with a win over Italy Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023
Rugby tackles limited to belly height as World Rugby make major announcement Community rugby across the globe is being urged to change tackle height Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023
Rugby Australia to trial lowering legal tackle height from shoulder lines to sternum Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion. ABC News · Mar 13, 2023
World Rugby urges tackle height trial in community game Governing body World Rugby wants member unions to join a trial lowering of the legal tackle height in community rugby. The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023
‘Belly tackles’ on the way to improve rugby safety World Rugby’s recommendation is that the height for trials at non-elite level should be set below the sternum The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Parents of Scotland star who died suddenly at 26 accuse SRU of behaving ‘dishonourably’ The parents of former rugby international Siobhan Cattigan have accused the Scottish Rugby Union of treating her tribute 'dishonourably', as well as losing her jersey Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023
Rugby injuries: how pre-season training can help players avoid the sidelines The list of injured players in the Six Nations Championship is, once again, long. Unsurprising you may say, given the physical nature of the sport. That’s often cited as one of the elements that captivates fans and attracts players. The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023
Grant Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after three-match ban He has been ruled out for the rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign. The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
Ireland and Scotland on collision course with World Cup showdown on horizon Ireland and Scotland will feature with South Africa in a devilishly competitive World Cup pool in France but this jeopardy is no bad thing The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
Women’s rugby revolution gathers pace but the sums don’t yet add up A lack of money and gulf in class between the top teams and the rest could undermine progress in the women’s game The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 Rugby chiefs to hold draw closer to World Cups after 2023 'top five' controversy “There has never been so much movement over a two-year period. Bearing that in mind, and noting the format of four pools of five teams, there is arguably no perfect time for a draw”
Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 British and Irish Lions open door to first ever women's tour - 130 years after men's team Women's rugby union could be set to take a huge leap with the British and Irish Lions said to be looking at the possibility of forming a women's team and tour
Wales Online · Feb 27, 2023 New World Rugby rankings see Wales equal worst ever as defeat in Italy will confirm unprecedented demise Things will get even worse without a win in Rome
Wales Online · Feb 25, 2023 Wales v England referee Mathieu Raynal, the injury-prone official who stunned world rugby with controversial call The Frenchman is the man in the middle at the Principality Stadium this weekend
Wales Online · Feb 25, 2023 Rob Howley reveals devastating phone call that ended hopes of returning to Wales with Warren Gatland The former Wales and Lions scrum-half had hoped to return to Welsh rugby
Wales Online · Feb 25, 2023 Italy v Ireland referee Mike Adamson, the official who left Nigel Owens baffled with controversial call The Scot was criticised after awarding a dubious try in Wales' Six Nations clash with England last year
Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023 Paul Grayson column: Out-of-date World Cup draw makes rugby a laughing stock 'It should be the least predictable tournament we've known, yet with World Rugby insisting on the draw being made three years ago we finds ourselves with the sport’s top five nations together in the same half. A complete nonsense'
The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023 Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape
Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023 New World Rugby rankings leave Wales and Gatland on brink of nadir against England Wales' shocking start to the 2023 Six Nations is reflected in the world ranking situation
Wales Online · Feb 11, 2023 Ireland defeat France 32-19 in instant Six Nations classic in Dublin The match between the two highest-ranked teams in world rugby lived up to its billing
Wales Online · Feb 6, 2023 New World Rugby rankings see Scotland reach highest ever position as Wales cast further adrift There have been some big changes following the opening weekend of the Six Nations