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Crunch WRU EGM vote to be held in April

BBC News 16 Mar 2026
The fate of the WRU's chair and potentially plans to cut the the number of professional teams will be decided next month ... .
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Reddin praises Wales and stands by WRU plans

BBC News 14 Mar 2026
WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin hails Wales' performance in beating Italy in the Six Nations and backs the governing body's plans for the sport ... .
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WRU bosses face fresh calls to quit as war of accusations and statements escalates

Yahoo Daily News 14 Mar 2026
It comes as Welsh rugby's war escalated again on Friday with the publication of minutes from a meeting between Swansea Council and the WRU, in which it is claimed it was made clear the future of the Ospreys is bleak beyond next year.
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Malcolm Wall steps down from WRU and PRB roles

BBC News 12 Mar 2026
Malcolm Wall leaving roles with PRB and WRU at a key time for professional rugby in Wales. .
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Tierney vows to carry on with WRU three-team plan

BBC News 10 Mar 2026
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney says will not to quit her role and wants to see through controversial proposals for Welsh rugby ... .
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Welsh rugby crisis: WRU has

BBC News 03 Mar 2026
The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to rethink plans to cut a men .
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WRU has 'lost argument' over plans - Senedd chair

BBC News 03 Mar 2026
The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to rethink plans to cut a men's professional side by Welsh government politicians ... .
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Welsh rugby club boss says 'the WRU need us' as he speaks out amid uncertainty

Yahoo Daily News 28 Feb 2026
With the WRU intent on reducing the number of professional sides from four to three, with one team earmarked for east Wales, questions have swirled around the long-term future of the Dragons RFC.
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WRU boss Tierney does not feel safe after Nazi 'hate speech' act

BBC News 27 Feb 2026
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney says she does not feel safe while carrying out her role after being subjected to social media "hate speech" ... .
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Swansea Council launches formal legal action against WRU

BBC News 27 Feb 2026
The council says it will continue fighting on behalf of the Ospreys and rugby supporters across Wales. .
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Swansea council launches legal action against WRU over proposed Cardiff sale

BBC News 27 Feb 2026
The council says it will continue fighting on behalf of the Ospreys and rugby supporters across Wales ... .
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EGM would be step backwards for Welsh rugby, says WRU chair

BBC News 26 Feb 2026
Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future. .
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'Step backwards' looms for Welsh rugby, warns WRU chair

BBC News 26 Feb 2026
Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future ... .
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