10 h. ago Welsh rugby teen banned and Wales international victim of 'dog act'

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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12 h. ago Welsh star summoned over 'eye contact' incident as Ken Owens to decide fate

The young flanker's coach has leapt to his defence, saying he "hasn't got a malicious bone in his body"

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16 h. ago Alun Wyn Jones says WRU bosses deserve some credit as he hints at future rugby job

The legendary former Wales captain has given his take on the current state of Welsh rugby and suggested where his future may lie

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18 h. ago Is the internet a human right? Six out of 10 Brits say access is life essential

New research shows that nearly three-quarters of people (73%) believe internet access is now essential to modern life

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20 h. ago Welsh region issue statement after worrying scenes and Etzebeth 'plays a blinder'

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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34 h. ago Wales international to return after nearly a year as England duo slam Etzebeth ban

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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37 h. ago Popular Wales international announces retirement as he starts completely new career

The New Zealand-born centre earned 29 caps for Wales and won a Grand Slam, as well as lifting the Pro 14 title with the Scarlets

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57 h. ago Welsh trio defeated and Ospreys stun as scorelines tell different stories

All four Welsh clubs were in European action this weekend

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58 h. ago Trio's emergence 'big for the future' of Welsh club and coach in stark verdict of display

These are your headlines on the evening of Sunday, December 7.

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67 h. ago 70 Welsh rugby matches called off in one day as schedule decimated

The weather took its toll on the Welsh rugby fixture list on Saturday

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68 h. ago Welsh coach frustrated by questionable calls as star now huge Six Nations doubt

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Sunday, December 7.

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3 d. ago Wales captain on the verge of leaving Welsh rugby for England

The Wales captain is close to signing for a big English club amid the uncertainty in Wales

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5 d. ago Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Chair of Fifa’s referees committee offers his supportCollina wants to ensure changes do not slow down gamePierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer. The chair of Fifa’s referees committee, speaking at a media briefing in Washington, made clear he supported the advance of technology.Collina said conversations were taking place over whether VAR could adjudicate on second yellow cards. They will continue at the next meeting of the International Football Association Board, the law-making body, in Wales next March, meaning there would be time for the ruling to come into effect for the World Cup. Collina also said discussions were ongoing over how best to combat time-wasting, including when goalkeepers go to ground, seemingly feigning injury to allow managers to hold team meetings. He added that Fifa wanted to explore AI-based innovations to help match officials and improve the g...

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5 d. ago Welsh region receive official apology over incident and Wales star suffers injury blow

The latest rugby stories from around Wales and around the world

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5 d. ago Alex Cuthbert: Action needed if Wales are to avoid looking like 'a laughing stock' at World Cup

The former winger is urging the likes of Richard Collier-Keywood, the Welsh Rugby Union chair, and WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin, to take decisive action now to give the team a chance of competing in Australia.

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5 d. ago Wales legend warns nation at risk of looking like 'a laughing stock' at 2027 World Cup

Alex Cuthbert is urging the likes of Richard Collier-Keywood, the Welsh Rugby Union chair, and WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin, to take decisive action now to give the team a chance of competing in Australia.

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6 d. ago Social media ban: Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down under

Ban due to take effect next week, but Meta has started deactivating accounts alreadyAustralia social media ban explained: everything you need to knowFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFacebook and Instagram began shutting down half a million accounts of users under 16 years old on Thursday as the deadline for Australia’s social media ban looms.The under-16s social media ban is due to take effect from 10 December, but Meta alerted users last month that it would begin shutting down accounts from 4 December.Do you know more? Email josh.taylor@theguardian.com Continue reading...

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6 d. ago 'Heartbroken' Wales international quits Welsh coaching job for medical reasons

The former Wales backrower has stepped down from his position with immediate effect

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6 d. ago Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield arrives in Welsh city for very special cause

Kevin Sinfield is running an ultramarathon for a cause close to his heart in Swansea on Wednesday

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7 d. ago WRU now confident of agreement on axing team as final four bids lodged for Cardiff

Welsh rugby could have consensus on who the three professional teams will be before the end of the year

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