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The Ospreys have pledged a donation of kit worth £58,000 to the clubs in their region to aid with the hardship hitting the clubs due to COVID-19, which has seen the domestic season in Wales cancelled. Ospreys donate kit to aid clubs The kit can be used as seen fit, whether that be selling it […] READ MORE
The WRU have announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019/20 season at league and cup level. Regional rugby will be decided at a different date by further parties. There will be no promotion or relegation The WRU has confirmed that there won’t be any promotion or relegation taking place due to unfinished leagues. […] READ MORE
The EGM called upon by 34 member clubs of the WRU has been forced into postponement by COVID-19. The meeting was to determine the outcome of the audit system, the way in which clubs gain their funding. The WRU National Council members standing for the vacant slot have also been confirmed. WRU forced to postpone […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have announced the plans for the remainder of the season for the club game, starting with a £1000 grant for each club and confirming the status of the funding. WRU raid the coffers for clubs The WRU have raided the coffers once again this season by announcing they’ll give a […] 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
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
Last Word on Rugby first reported on the news of the Indigo Group Premiership bringing in a Commercial Manager back in July and now, following a meeting with the Premiership clubs, Ben Rose is set to be announced into the role. Who is Ben Rose? Ben is currently a WRU Rugby Manager for the Cardiff […] READ MORE
Speaking Exclusively to Robert Rees, WRU Head of Participation Geraint John discussed a salary cap, a Commercial Manager and a fresh season as the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership league. Fresh Indigo Premiership season ahead Looking forward to the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership season WRU (Welsh Rugby Union) head of participation Geraint John said, “It’s a […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has announced his 36 man squad for the Autumn Internationals. These players will feature throughout the four Test series in Cardiff starting 11th November. There are five new faces, with a few huge omissions. Wales Autumn Squad Forwards There are three new caps amongst the forwards. Prop Leon Brown and hooker Elliot Dee […] READ MORE
The Autumn Internationals are less than a month away. Here are the 40 players that are Wales’ autumn contenders for the squad head coach Warren Gatland will pick to face Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Georgia. Forwards Front Row Props- Rob Evans, Nicky Smith, Tomas Francis, Samson Lee, Wyn Jones, Kieran Assiratti. Hookers- Ken […] 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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