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    A giant dead parrot. Pic. Alamy

    RIP The WRU Two-Club Plan for Welsh Rugby . . . Another Dead Parrot

    The Welsh Rugby Union’s bold new world of two teams seems doomed before the sunrise as Graham Thomas reports.

    Graham Thomas | Sep 17, 2025
    A giant dead parrot. Pic. Alamy

    RIP The WRU Two-Club Plan . . . Another Dead Parrot

    The Welsh Rugby Union’s bold new world of two teams seems doomed before theMsunrise as Graham Thomas reports.

    Graham Thomas | Sep 17, 2025
    WRU chief executive Abi Tierney. Pic: Alamy

    WRU CEO Abi Tierney to Step Away for Cancer Treatment

    Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney will temporarily step down from her role from 22 August after being diagnosed with cancer.

    Graham Thomas | Aug 13, 2025
    WRU chief executive Abi Tierney (left) alongside Wales coach Steve Tandy (centre) and Dave Reddin, WRU director of rugby. Pic: Alamy

    WRU Plans Open Door for Fans to Shape Radical Overhaul of Welsh Rugby

    The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is launching a major consultation to reshape Welsh rugby, inviting fans, clubs, and players to help decide whether to keep four teams or cut to as few as two.

    Graham Thomas | Aug 08, 2025