Adding Wales’ Six Nations matches to a list of protected free-to-air TV events would threaten the survival of the Welsh Rugby Union, its new chief executive warned.
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Newbridge’s Elliot Dee on bench for Wales’ opening Six Nations match
Head coach Warren Gatland has announced his side to face Scotland in Wales’ first match of this year’s Six Nations.
Senedd backs calls for Wales’ Six Nations games to remain on free-to-air TV
Conservative MS Tom Giffard raised concerns that the Six Nations could become subscription-only when a deal with the BBC and ITV ends next year.
Rugby round-up: Big wins for Penallta and Cross Keys as Bargoed reach cup semi-finals
Penallta scored 73 points as they secured a crucial win over relegation rivals Treorchy, while Bargoed have joined Bedwas in the Challenge Cup semi-finals.
WRU bosses quizzed after bullying, sexism and sexual harassment allegations
Abi Tierney, who has only been in post as chief executive for 13 days, told MSs that staff are optimistic that the review will allow the WRU to draw a line under the scandal.
Rugby round-up: Ynysddu promotion push continues, but most matches postponed
While poor weather saw most games postponed over the weekend, Ynysddu’s promotion push continued in League One East.
Bedwas into WRU Challenge Cup semi-finals after beating Brecon
Bedwas have stormed into the WRU Challenge Cup semi-finals after seeing off Brecon at the Bridgefield.
Bedwas and Bargoed in WRU Championship Cup action
Both Bedwas and Bargoed will be in action on Saturday January 20 when they play respective quarter finals against Brecon and Llangennech.
One point the difference as Bedwas win at Penallta
Bedwas overcame Caerphilly County Borough rivals Penallta by a solitary point when the sides met in Ystrad Mynach on Saturday January 13.
Rugby round-up: Promotion boosts for Bargoed, Ynysddu, Abercarn, and more
Bargoed’s WRU National Championship East title hopes were handed a boost after a 31-24 victory at home to Glamorgan Wanderers.