The Welsh Rugby Union has welcomed the decision to introduce Rugby Sevens into the Olympic Games from 2016 as a major boost for sport in Wales.The International Olympic Committee has voted in…
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Welsh rugby urged to build on success
A rallying call for Welsh rugby to work together to build on the success of the past year and take on the challenges ahead has been delivered by the WRU Group Chief…
WRU strikes multi-million pound deal
The WRU Group has renegotiated its current partnership with food services provider Compass Group UK & Ireland to produce a new 15-year deal which will significantly increase revenue for the Millennium Stadium,…
Principality Premiership round-up
It’s tight at the top of the Principality Premiership with Swansea, Aberavon and Neath filling the highest positions thanks to their unbeaten start so far this season. Rising Ospreys star Gareth Owen…
Blackwood thrash Tredegar 45–7
SWALEC National League Division One East round-up (Sept 5) Defending champions Blackwood crossed the line half a dozen times in their 45 – 7 demolition of Tredegar on Saturday.Tries came from Gavin…
New peace deal for Welsh rugby
The Welsh Rugby Union and the four professional regions have signed a new participation agreement – ending more than a year of bitter rows. The two parties had been due to face…
Bedwas seek first win against Llanelli
Following on from the opening Saturday’s visit of Neath, Bedwas once again welcome visitors from West Wales, this time in the shape of Llanelli. Looking ahead to the game, Bedwas Head Coach…
WRU posts £1 million profit
The Welsh Rugby Union group has announced an after tax profit of £1 million for the last financial year.Its annual report, published this week, also reveals record funding levels for the game…
Kiwi Tito backs Wales to end All-Blacks win drought
Cardiff Blues captain Paul Tito reckons Wales can beat New Zealand for the first time in 56 years this autumn Wales open their campaign on November 7 with a mouth-watering clash against…
Owen ready for rugby return
Michael Owen is ready to come back from eight months of injury to try and force his way back into the Wales team. Former Dragons skipper Owen has not played for Guinness…