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Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears
Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
August 19, 2026Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit
Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.
August 18, 2026Is NZ tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?
August 17, 2026Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract
Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season.
August 17, 2026WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028.
August 15, 2026Davies calls for WRU board to step down
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.
August 14, 2026Start of England's community rugby season postponed
The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.
August 14, 2026Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.
August 13, 2026Ospreys say WRU plan to cut team is wrong
Ospreys respond publicly to WRU plans for the first time with the belief four professional Welsh sides is the way forward.
August 12, 2026Smaller balls, anthem test & tough schedule - England gear up for WXV
England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.
August 12, 2026Bath in 'serious discussions' to play in Reading
Reading owner Rob Couhig says the club have had "serious discussions" with Bath about the Prem Rugby club playing at their stadium.
August 11, 2026Neumann back in Wales' extended WXV training squad
Wing Lisa Neumann returns from injury as head coach Sean Lynn names 14 uncapped players in a 46-strong squad preparing for four autumn Tests.
August 10, 2026Ulster 'need to execute more' after Connacht loss - Tuite
Ulster second row Fiona Tuite says her side "need to execute more" after their narrow 15-10 defeat against Connacht in the first round of their Interprovincial Championship.
August 8, 2026Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second
Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both score twice as Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League.
August 8, 2026Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller
Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
August 7, 2026St Helens' play-off hopes fade after loss to Hull FC
Harvey Barron's first senior hat-trick inspires lowly Hull FC to a first win at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years as St Helens' season continues to unravel.
August 6, 2026TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates
Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.
August 5, 2026Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens
Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.
August 5, 2026The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype
Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.
August 4, 2026'Family stress' forces Scotland boss Fukofuka to step down
Sione Fukofuka steps down from his role as Scotland Women head coach because of "the stress and the strain" of being apart from his family in Australia.
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Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears
The Wales men's rugby team play at the Principality Stadium Wales' sports minister has met with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) after concerns of a "disconnect" between the governing body and fans. The
Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit
Lisa Neumann won her 50th Wales cap at last summer's Rugby World Cup Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer. Neumann was limited to just one
Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract
Eddie James has played 53 games for Scarlets Wales centre Eddie James has signed a new contract with Scarlets. After making his international debut in 2024, James became a Wales regular in the 2025-
Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
New Zealand are unbeaten in the warm-up games on their tour of South Africa One point. That is what separated South Africa and New Zealand in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, as the Springboks went b
WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan
Wales play home games at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has stated there is no realistic prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional team
Start of England's community rugby season postponed
England's community rugby season will start at least two weeks later because of drought conditions The Rugby Football Union has delayed the start of the community rugby season because of concerns abo
Davies calls for WRU board to step down
Jonathan Davies is a former dual-code international Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has called for the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board to step down. Calls for the governing body's board to resign
Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Eddie Jones previously coached Japan from from 2012 to 2015 Eddie Jones has revealed an interesting method he uses to coach his Japan side - watching videos of geese fly in formation. Japan are faci
England gearing up for WXV with new smaller balls
Coach John Mitchell said he had "plenty of practice" singing the national anthem alongside his players England's women are in Nottingham for pre-season this month before the upcoming WXV Global Serie
Ospreys say WRU plan to cut team is wrong
Ospreys were created as one of five new professional sides in 2003 The Ospreys board has told the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) its plan to reduce a professional side is the wrong decision. Welsh rugby's
Bath in 'serious discussions' to play in Reading
Reading's stadium used to be the home of London Irish Bath have had "serious discussions" about playing two of their 2026-27 games at Reading's Select Car Leasing Stadium, Royals owner Rob Couhig has
Neumann back in Wales' extended WXV training squad
Swansea-born Lisa Neumann has played for Premiership Women's Rugby sides Sale Sharks, Gloucester-Hartpury and Harlequins Wing Lisa Neumann returns for Wales in an extended 46-player training squad pr
Ulster 'need to execute more' after Connacht loss - Tuite
Ulster fell to a narrow defeat against Connacht in their opening Interpro Ulster second row Fiona Tuite said her side "need to execute more" after their narrow 15-10 defeat against Connacht in the fi
Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second
Zach Eckersley goes over for Wigan Warriors' opening try against Toulouse Olympique Betfred Super League Wigan (24) 48 Tries: Eckersley 2, French, Marshall 2, Hodkinson, Eseh, Field Goals: Smith 8
Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller
Leeds Rhinos players celebrate after coming from behind to win at Wakefield Trinity Betfred Super League Wakefield (16) 22 Tries: Vagana, Hamlin-Uele, Myers, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 3 Leeds (6) 2
St Helens' play-off hopes fade after loss to Hull FC
Harvey Barron scored a hat-trick for Hull FC to take his tally to ten tries in Super League this season Betfred Super League St Helens (14) 18 Tries: Murphy, Welsby, Robertson Goals: Hastings 3 Hu
TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates
Nick Knowles is a regular face on British television screens Television presenter Nick Knowles has become a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates. The presenter, best known for shows such
Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens
Abbie Brown leads out a GB team including Meg Jones (10) and Holly Aitchison (11) at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Ellie Kildunne; Helena Rowland, Meg Jones, Jade Shekells, Alex Matthews; Holly Aitchiso
The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype
Tom Howe was among 24 players confirmed in Cardiff's senior academy in April Others might believe it is a matter of time before he wins his first Wales cap, but hooker Tom Howe is more concerned with
'Family stress' forces Scotland boss Fukofuka to step down
Sione Fukofuka was previously United States head coach Sione Fukofuka has stepped down from his role as Scotland Women head coach because of "the stress and the strain" of being apart from his family