Browsing: Welsh rugby union
Explore the ambitious five-year plan unveiled by the Welsh Rugby Union to enhance national and regional rugby, tackle financial woes, and boost public engagement. Learn about the strategic goals set to elevate team rankings, improve grassroots involvement, and secure financial stability in Welsh rugby.
Discover the remarkable career of Courtenay Meredith, the famed Welsh front-row player who left an indelible mark on rugby history. From defeating New Zealand to leading the Lions, his legacy as a true rugby icon lives on.
Explore the tough journey of Welsh rugby union regions in the 2022-23 season, dealing with financial instability, squad shortages, and limited resources. Discover how they battled through competitive fixtures and their struggles against other teams.
Welsh Rugby Union coach Warren Gatland defends leaving out key players for summer matches, citing player welfare after a grueling season. Learn more about the decision and its impact.
Join Ken Owens on his inspirational journey through Welsh rugby union, from captaining his country to overcoming back injury challenges. Witness his pivotal role in averting a players’ strike and his legacy as a British and Irish Lions legend. Experience the emotional conclusion of his illustrious career.
Judgement Day, the renowned Welsh rugby event, moves back to the epic Principality Stadium in 2025 after a temporary relocation. Explore the venue change, past matchups, and upcoming fixtures for this year’s edition at Cardiff City Stadium.
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth is on a mission to find a more suitable stadium for the team as the region narrows down venue options. Explore why the Swansea.com Stadium may not be the perfect fit and how the team aims to relocate to a new home for the 2025-26 season.
Explore the Welsh Rugby Union’s considerations to trim regions, increase financial support, and address challenges faced by the national teams. Stay up-to-date with BBC’s comprehensive coverage of rugby union.
Welsh Rugby Union introduces the Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) trophy, a new elite domestic league featuring 10 teams to nurture talent for regional teams. The season includes 18 league games, play-offs, and a grand final, offering players a clear pathway to professional rugby.
Discover the latest update on the Welsh rugby union team’s setback as Kelsey Jones is sidelined due to injury, impacting her participation in key matches. Gloucester’s title defense and Wales’ WXV play-off chances face uncertainty in her absence.