Ian Davies have been confirmed as the WRU National Elite Performance Match Official Manager. With over 100 first class appearances behind him in the United Rugby Championship and in Europe, Davies brings with him a wealth of experience at the highest level. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Davies as the WRU National […] The post Davies appointed WRU National Elite Performance Match Official Manager appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

Ellis Jenkins will hang up his boots at the end of the season following an illustrious 13 year career Cardiff Arms Park. The flanker, who progressed right through the Cardiff pathway, has made the decision to prioritise life after rugby after battling back from a near career ending knee injury, which still requires continued management. […] The post Jenkins calls time on playing career appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

The 2024 Autumn Nations Series sees Wales take on Fiji, Australia and South Africa in matches across three consecutive weekends at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium this November. Across the full Autumn Nations Series, the best of northern hemisphere rugby will host 21 fixtures against the best teams from around the world, with supporters in the UK […] The post Six Nations announce 2024 Autumn Nations Series appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

You have to go back eight games to 2016 for the last time Wales managed to beat France in Guinness Women’s Six Nations. That famous 10-8 victory came courtesy of tries from Dyddgu Hywel and Megan York at The Gnoll, in Neath, and steered Rachel Taylor’s side to a fourth place finish in that year’s […] The post Cox not fazed with underdogs tag for French test appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

Wales Head coach Ioan Cunningham has named the team to face France in Round 4 of the Women’s Guinness Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday, April 21st (KO: 3:15pm). Centre Hannah Jones will captain a side with five changes and two positional changes against a France side second in the table. Catherine Richards […] The post Wales Women name team to face France appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

Cardiff RFC has been awarded the 10th and final place in Welsh rugby’s new Elite Domestic Competition (EDC). Wales’ capital club joined a second phase of the participation application process after the first round saw nine clubs awarded a licence. The news means the full list of clubs taking part in the EDC from season […] The post Make-up of the new elite domestic competition now complete appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

It took Gwennan Hopkins a mere five minutes to make her mark in international rugby. Not many teenagers score on their Test debut, but that’s exactly what the 19-year-old Hopkins did in Cork last weekend as she provided Wales with their only points in a 36-5 defeat. Her try came five minutes after she had […] The post Rising star Hopkins aiming high appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has paid tribute to Wales’ most capped hooker, Ken Owens, who announced his retirement from all rugby earlier today. Owens played 91 internationals for Wales and five Tests for the British and Irish Lions on two tours and spent his entire domestic career with the Scarlets where he made […] The post Gatland pays tribute to legend Owens appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

Wales’ most capped hooker, Ken Owens, has today confirmed his retirement from rugby. Speaking about his decision Owens, who started his rugby journey at his beloved Carmarthen Athletic, said; “Reluctantly, I am announcing my retirement from rugby.  Not playing has been challenging but the time is right to follow medical advice and hang up my […] The post Owens calls time on playing career appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more

Taulupe Faletau is finally ready to return to return after spending the past six months on the sidelines with injury and will make his first appearance of the season for Cardiff in Belfast on Friday night. While that is great news for Cardiff, who will be chasing their first win of this year when they […] The post ‘Rolls Royce’ Faletau finally ready to return appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions ..read more