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With the votes in, but not publicly confirmed, for the World Rugby Chairman candidacy the WRU and its Chairman Gareth Davies have shown their support for the incumbent Bill Beaumont. Robert Rees brings you the latest from the Welsh camp. WRU backs Beaumont The official votes will be announced on May 12, but the WRU […] READ MORE
WRU Chairman Gareth Davies has urged Welsh clubs below the semi-professional Indigo Group Premiership to cut player payments amid the financial difficulties brought during the Coronavirus pandemic. Chairman’s message In a message to the club community Gareth Davies stated; “As we often state, the community game is the lifeblood of our sport, club players are […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed the date of the EGM following the receipt off 34 clubs to review the ‘audit’ process in which clubs gain their funding allocations. Robert Rees reveals the latest news. WRU EGM set in the calendar The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that the EGM called for by 34 member […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union has been forced into an EGM amid notices from 34 clubs that state the need to review how the clubs receive funding, those favouring the ‘old audit’ system above the ‘new audit.’ Clubs call for EGM The Welsh Rugby Union has today confirmed receipt of a requisition from 34 member clubs […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac has strengthened some basic principles ahead of their first major Six Nations test in Dublin. A bulked-up set-piece is the focus of his Wales squad announcement. Robert Rees looks at the game plan Pivac will set out to achieve this with, in his second test leading the Welsh team. Wales look at strengthening […] READ MORE
The WRU have confirmed that CEO Martyn Phillips will step down from the role in the coming summer. He has sat in the seat for five years come his departure. Search for successor underway Chairman Gareth Davies has already begun the search for his successor. Phillips has overseen WRU turnover reach a record high of […] READ MORE
The end of another financial year means the release of the latest Welsh Rugby Union annual report. It can be a complicated set of figures, data and block text so, Robert Rees breaks it down into all ‘you need to know’ about the WRU books. Gerald Davies elected new President Following the stepping down of […] READ MORE
Wales are known for wanting to kick the ball in field, but against a counter attacking Fijian side it wasn’t always the right option or was badly executed. Robert Rees analyses why and where it went wrong and how they fixed it. Loose kicking allowed Fiji into game Wales opening ten minutes were amongst the […] READ MORE
Gareth Davies’ Rugby World Cup interception got a nation roaring against Australia but it’s all part of a wider masterplan by Warren Gatland. Robert Rees takes a look at just how Davies fits into Wales’ defensive structure. Davies’ defence works in odd formation Gareth Davies works in a technique that is odd for a scrum […] READ MORE
Following two strong games to open their Rugby World Cup Robert Rees looks at why the Welsh breakdown work is not only some of the best in the world but, how it will be vital to any success in Japan. There’s method to the intensity Wales began their Australian onslaught within the first minute. The […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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