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Cunningham announces a squad of 36 for the 6 Nations

They are: Forwards: Abbey Constable, Abbie Fleming, Alex Callander, Bethan Lewis, Bryonie King, Cara Hope, Caryl Thomas, Carys Phillips, Cerys Hale, Charlie Mundy, Georgia Evans, Gwen Crabb, Gwenllian Pyrs, Kat Evans, Kate Williams, Kelsey Jones, Natalia John, Sioned Harries, Sisilia Tuipulotu (19) Backs: Amelia Tutt, Carys Williams-Morris, Catherine Richards, Courtney Keight, Elinor Snowsill, Ffion Lewis, Hannah Bluck,

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The WRU announces the award of 25 full-time Contracts

News that Wales has offered full-time contratcts to 25 players is just the boost that the women’s game needed. They are: Abbie Fleming, Cerys Hale, Kerin Lake, Lleucu George, Lowri Norkett, Megan Webb, Niamh Terry, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Alex Callender, Bethan Lewis, Georgia Evans, Gwenllian Pyrs, Keira Bevan, Kelsey Jones, Natalia John, Elinor Snowsill, Alisha Butchers,

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Wales Rugby in Disarray

Hopes for a better future for the women’s elite squad Steve Phillips, CEO of Wales Rugby, has resigned after women in high positions in the WRU made serious accusations of sexual harassment and disparagement by men they were working alongside. Sadly the news comes as little surprise. There has been dissension and criticism everywhere you

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Wales rely on Others

Wales v Australia World Cup, Round Three Wales lost a tight game against the Wallaroos, to leave them hoping against hope that the Sunday results go their way. It’s a tightrope walk at present. Result Australia 14 Wales 7 Player of the Match: Grace Hamilton The bare stats of the game tell their own story:

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To replace or not to replace?

Alisha Butchers’ Injury One of the consequences of World Rugby allowing a generous 32 players to form a squad was to make the need for replacements less likely. Now we know that Wales’ Alisha Butchers has suffered a serious knee-injury and will return home for treatment, the issue comes live. Butchers was a central figure

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Rowland’s Tears turn to Joy

England v Wales – The Final Match On the day HM the Queen’s coffin was borne with the utmost solemnity down the Mall to Westminster Hall, two rugby teams had to clear their minds and play the game of their lives. All of them knew the fate that awaited them: a flight to New Zealand

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Red Roses squad update

Morwenna Talling has been withdrawn from the England Women squad for this evening’s Summer Nations Series match against Wales at Ashton Gate. The Loughborough Lightning forward sustained a minor knee injury in training and will sit out of this match as a precaution. Sarah Beckett comes into the matchday squad as a finisher. Updated England

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More good news for Wales

The WRU has announced more contracts and new terms for the head coach, Ioan Cunningham. This is just the sort of news that boosts confidence as the Welsh squad prepares for the World Cup. There are five new full contracts, for Alex Callender, Cara Hope, Caryl Thomas, Liliana Podpadec and Megan Webb. Robyn Wilkins has

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Betsy Creak named in Wales squad for Commonwealth Games

Team Bath Netball’s Betsy Creak has continued her inspirational rise through the netball ranks after being named in the Wales squad for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. It’s just three years since Creak, who plays goal-shooter and goal-attack, was playing student and club netball in Bristol before deciding to see if she could progress her

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Red Roses to host USA and Wales in September

England Women will play two September Internationals against USA (Sandy Park, Exeter – Saturday 3 September, KO 3pm) and Wales (Ashton Gate, Bristol – Wednesday 14 September, KO 7.30pm). Tickets are on sale for both matches now here. Simon Middleton’s outfit return to Sandy Park for a fourth time to take on a USA side

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