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Outgoing WRU CEO Steve Phillips may have left the governing body in a disgraced position, but the shortlist of possible replacements is a high quality one, full of business acumen and sporting awareness. Last Word takes you through the 10 best candidates for the top role as the next WRU CEO. New WRU CEO can […] READ MORE
It has been an interesting few weeks if you’re a follower of Welsh rugby, A first ever defeat to Georgia followed by throwing a 34-13 lead in the final quarter against Australia. Those losses saw the end of head coach Wayne Pivac, who had been under pressure since March after Italy conquered Cardiff for the […] READ MORE
Last Sunday saw the WRU AGM take place in the Westgate Hotel, Cardiff. The biggest discussion point following the meeting notes being released was that clubs didn’t manage to reach the 75% voting quota for a new independent Chair. Robert Rees spoke to clubs on both side of the fence to hear their views. WRU […] READ MORE
The Guinness Pro14 has seen an investment of £116m from private equity firm CVC for a 28% share. This is the same group who have also invested in the Gallagher Premiership, and are looking for a deal with the Six Nations. The deal is for stakeholders only, as South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) clubs – […] READ MORE
Wales have announced Warren Abrahams and Rachel Taylor as their lead coaches for the women’s team. Robert Rees brings you the latest from Wales HQ. Abrahams announced… Warren Abrahams becomes the first black national coach of Wales. South Africa-born Abrahams, who was also part of the England Men’s Sevens coaching team for four year years […] READ MORE
Following Wales’ 38-21 defeat in Paris, Wayne Pivac spoke to the media to give injury updates and his thoughts on a tough day at the office. Samson Lee going through HIA protocols Wayne Pivac confirmed that the prop failed his HIA and will now need to follow the necessary head injury protocols to determine if […] READ MORE
Following the Welsh squad announcement by Head Coach Wayne Pivac, he spoke to the media to explain his choices, Gareth Anscombe, the omissions and how he approached the autumn rugby following months of lockdown. Robert Rees brings you the full interview from Wales HQ. Gareth Anscombe out for the season… BREAKING: Gareth Anscombe expected […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac has named seven uncapped players in his 38-man Wales squad. Robert Rees brings you the latest from the Wales camp. Wales squad announcement Forwards: Rhys Carre (Cardiff Blues, 8 Caps), Wyn Jones (Scarlets, 25 Caps), Nicky Smith (Ospreys, 35 Caps), Ken Owens (Scarlets, 77 Caps), Ryan Elias (Scarlets, 13 Caps), Sam Parry (Ospreys)*, Samson […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union have lifted Covid training restrictions that it imposed on all of its clubs last week, but only within the Caerphilly County Borough Council region. Welsh Rugby Union lift restrictions The lockdown of training was solely a WRU restriction, with the government in Wales happy for limited sessions to go ahead. The […] READ MORE
CVC have enquired a 14.5% stake in the Guinness Six Nations, the French Rugby Union (FFR) AGM has revealed. Robert Rees brings the latest from the Six Nations camp. Deal worth €75m for FFR The 14.5% share in the Six Nations by the investment group CVC, who already have deals in the Gallagher Premiership and […] 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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