Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas

The Independent  

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Warren Gatland remains as the Wales coach after review of winless year
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Warren Gatland remains as the Wales coach after review of winless year

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland stays as the Wales coach for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into his team’s failure to win a rugby test all year. WRU chief executive Abi Tierney considered “wholesale immediate change” in her review but decided that challenging Gatland to “change Wales’ fortunes on the pitch was the best approach at this time,” …

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

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Rugby Australia release five-year plan, setting sights on Bledisloe Cup victory
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rugby Australia release five-year plan, setting sights on Bledisloe Cup victory

ABC  

Rugby Australia could have an answer from Joe Schmidt this week about extending his coaching contract beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, but believes it has an Australian coach ready and waiting should he walk away. Schmidt's contract talks come amidst the release of an ambitious five-year strategy paper by RA that includes winning the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby …

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

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Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Coach Warren Gatland did not and will not offer to resign after Wales lost to South Africa 45-12 on Saturday and confirmed a first winless year in 87 years. Gatland offered his resignation last March when Wales received its first Six Nations wooden spoon in 21 years, and was turned down. “The Six Nations is different, that’s …

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat

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Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

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Warren Gatland responds to Wales crisis with four changes for South Africa clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland responds to Wales crisis with four changes for South Africa clash

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Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

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Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland expressed his desire to stay on as Wales rugby coach after making what could prove to be his final team announcement in the role amid a record run of losses in the national side’s 143-year history. You’ve just got to focus totally on preparing the team as best we can.” Asked if he had a …

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

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Coach Gatland willing to fight for his job amid Wales’ worst losing streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Coach Gatland willing to fight for his job amid Wales’ worst losing streak

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland owns the greatest winning streak in the 143-year rugby history of Wales. If that means me, I’m comfortable with that.” The losing streak stretches back to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in France in October last year. Gatland has consistently said he’s rebuilding the team for the 2027 World Cup, and asked for time and …

Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’

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Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players
2 months ago

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players

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Welsh Rugby’s grovelling apology in sexism scandal: ‘We should have done better’
2 months, 1 week ago

Welsh Rugby’s grovelling apology in sexism scandal: ‘We should have done better’

The Telegraph  

The Wales Rugby Union has issued a grovelling apology after a Telegraph Sport investigation uncovered widespread sexism in the way it handled contract negotiations with its women’s team. Players were left “emotionally unwell” during a convoluted and unprofessional negotiating process which lasted several months and escalated when the WRU threatened to pull the women’s team from next year’s World Cup. …

Welsh Rugby in fresh sexism scandal after threatening World Cup withdrawal in contract stand-off
2 months, 1 week ago

Welsh Rugby in fresh sexism scandal after threatening World Cup withdrawal in contract stand-off

The Telegraph  

The WRU, which posted a turnover of £100 million for the year ending June 2023, announced new deals for 37 players in September worth £24,000 to £30,000 which made the players “one of the best-paid international women’s teams in the world game” despite not meeting almost all of their proposals. In a statement, Tierney said: “In September this year the …

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin
5 months, 4 weeks ago

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin

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Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
6 months ago

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia

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Rugby revivals upcoming? Struggling Wales and new-look Wallabies meet at Sydney
6 months ago

Rugby revivals upcoming? Struggling Wales and new-look Wallabies meet at Sydney

Associated Press  

Australia and Wales meet Saturday in Sydney at the beginning and nearing the end of their respective seasons. The Wallabies are looking to start afresh after last year’s disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign while Wales just wants to win again. The Wallabies and new coach Joe Schmidt hope to start their season on a positive note after the team failed …

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit

Hindustan Times  

Wales head coach Warren Gatland adopted an optimistic tone ahead of the Six Nations home match with France in a fortnight saying his side "can take a huge amount" out of Saturday's 31-7 defeat to Ireland. However, despite giving Ireland more of a tussle in the second-half the hosts always seemed to be able to go up a gear and …

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

The Independent  

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Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — As the next team in the line of fire, Wales has been racking its brains about how to stop Ireland. Made first string for the Six Nations, Costelow suffered a neck injury before halftime against Scotland in the tournament opener, and his confidence was doubly hit when replacement Ioan Lloyd helped to trigger a stirring Wales comeback, then …

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

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Welsh Rugby Union apologises after damning report reveals toxic and sexist culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Welsh Rugby Union apologises after damning report reveals toxic and sexist culture

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It doesn’t add up – North Wales Crusaders chief on IMG’s new grading system
1 year, 2 months ago

It doesn’t add up – North Wales Crusaders chief on IMG’s new grading system

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Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future
1 year, 2 months ago

Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland confirmed he’s committed to coach Wales for the next four years after inspiring a condemned national team to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in France. When you look at the potential, we can be really excited about what we can achieve over the next four years.” When fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac was …

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup

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Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals

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Wallabies' Rugby World Cup failure is a warning the sport needs urgent action in Australia, says former captain Stephen Moore
1 year, 3 months ago

Wallabies' Rugby World Cup failure is a warning the sport needs urgent action in Australia, says former captain Stephen Moore

ABC  

Former Australian great Stephen Moore has said urgent action is needed to save rugby in this country following the Wallabies' disastrous World Cup demise. The 129-Test hooker said the sport needed a reset, including cutting Super Rugby teams, or Australia risked becoming a second-tier rugby nation — an embarrassing prospect with the British and Irish Lions coming in 2025 and …

Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales not to ‘go off-script’ against Georgia
1 year, 3 months ago

Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales not to ‘go off-script’ against Georgia

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Wales Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

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Wales v Australia LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction from record win as Wallabies face shock exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales v Australia LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction from record win as Wallabies face shock exit

The Independent  

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Wales v Australia result: Gatland into World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' side on brink of exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales v Australia result: Gatland into World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' side on brink of exit

The Telegraph  

Warren Gatland had promised his side were capable of “something special” at this World Cup and once again Wales’ Great Redeemer has delivered. A record-breaking victory over a hapless Australian side not only allowed Wales to become the first side to qualify for the quarter-finals at this World Cup, but also opened up the strong possibility of reaching the last …

Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale
1 year, 3 months ago

Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale

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Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland
1 year, 4 months ago

Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland

The Independent  

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South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

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Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
1 year, 4 months ago

Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat

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Wales are a team in transition – Rob Page explains his side’s poor form
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales are a team in transition – Rob Page explains his side’s poor form

The Independent  

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Welsh Rugby accused of ‘systemic failures’ in scathing report over sexist culture
1 year, 6 months ago

Welsh Rugby accused of ‘systemic failures’ in scathing report over sexist culture

The Telegraph  

A damning report published by the Welsh government has found that “little would have changed” within its rugby governing body had allegations of sexism and misogyny not been made public, after it emerged that three staff members had been disciplined on similar grounds. The Senedd committee that compiled the report, following accusations within the Welsh Rugby Union that came to …

Warren Gatland admits he wouldn’t have returned to Wales had he known full scale of problems
1 year, 6 months ago

Warren Gatland admits he wouldn’t have returned to Wales had he known full scale of problems

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Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team
1 year, 10 months ago

Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team

The Telegraph  

After weeks of teeth-gnashing and nail-biting, Wales finally ended their threat not to play England in the Six Nations this Saturday after the WRU met the demands of the players. If the match had not gone ahead, the Welsh Rugby Union would have lost around £20 million, the city of Cardiff a similarly huge amount, and the game at large …

Wales players ‘had to make a stand’ with strike threat, says captain Ken Owens
1 year, 10 months ago

Wales players ‘had to make a stand’ with strike threat, says captain Ken Owens

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Wayne Pivac sacked as Wales turn to Warren Gatland
2 years, 1 month ago

Wayne Pivac sacked as Wales turn to Warren Gatland

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Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup

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Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters
2 years, 2 months ago

Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters

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Talking points ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa
2 years, 6 months ago

Talking points ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa

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Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final

Daily Mail  

Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. South Africa are through to the Rugby World Cup final after narrowly beating Wales in their semi-final on Sunday The Springboks players embrace at the full-time whistle after coming through a ferocious test against the Welsh Handre Pollard kicks the winning penalty as South …

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