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McBryde set for Scarlets position

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde confirms he is in talks over the Scarlets forwards caching job.

New academy for stars of tomorrow

A new elite rugby academy opens in north Wales

Welshman Thomas moves to France

Former Cardiff Blues centre Lee Thomas joins French second-tier club Lyon from Premiership club Sale.

Ospreys prop Jones targets return

Ospreys and Wales prop Duncan Jones sets sights on a return to full training as he continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in December.

Phillips unsure on Italian hopes

Ex-Wales defence coach Rowland Phillips says he understands scepticism surrounding the two new Italian teams in the Magners League.

Bath's Faamatuainu joins Scarlets

Samoa forward Jonny Faamatuainu is to make a one-year loan move from Bath to the Scarlets, depending on visa issues.

Forward Quinnell rejoins Scarlets

Gavin Quinnell returns to the Scarlets after two years at Worcester then two years with Italian side Viadana.

Ospreys sign Llandovery's Cross

Ospreys sign Llandovery tight-head prop Craig Cross after his impressive performances in the Welsh Premiership.

Scrum-half joins Dax from Ospreys

Ex-Wales Under-21 scrum-half Liam Davies signs for Dax after his release from the Ospreys.

Magners fixtures announced

The Ospreys will begin their Magners League title defence with a trip to Ulster on the weekend of 4 September.
 

WRU General News

Lewis welcomes ITV deal for World Cup

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Roger Lewis today welcomed the news that ITV has been awarded UK Broadcast rights for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand and Host Broadcast rights for Rugby World Cup 2015 in England by Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL).

Awards celebrate girls' progress

The 2009/10 junior girls presentations took place on Sunday, July 11 at Abercrave RFC and Sunday, July 25 at Ruthin RFC.

RGC1404 Girls' skills days

The North Wales coaches and development officers will be running two skills days in preparation for the 2010-11 regional season.

Extra energy for Scarlets

The Scarlets have signed Samoan back row Jonny Fa'amatuainu as they continue their preparations for the new season.

Quinnell heads home

Gavin Quinnell, brother of former Wales stars Scott and Craig, will return to Welsh rugby after signing a two-year contract with the Scarlets.

Phil Davies moves on with thanks from the WRU

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that the National Academy Manager, Phil Davies, will be leaving the Union to join Worcester Warriors as their forwards coach.

Millennium Stadium to host Magners League Awards

The Millennium Stadium will host the inaugural Magners League Awards night to kick-off the 10th season of Celtic Rugby on Monday, 23 August.

Wales Sevens support pancreatic cancer charity for Middlesex Sevens

Paul John will coach a Wales Sevens development side at the forthcoming Middlesex Sevens in aid of Amser Justin Time, the Welsh pancreatic cancer charity and the chosen charity of Colin Hillman's family, the former Wales Sevens coach who sadly died of the disease two years ago.

Draws made for SWALEC knockout comps

The draw has now been made for the SWALEC Cup, Plate and Bowl for the new season.

WRU announce plan to be debt free by 2021

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced an ambitious financial plan which will fast track the repayment of the multi-million pound bank debt related to the Millennium Stadium.


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