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Where do Welsh rugby and Gatland go from here?

Welsh rugby starts another week in crisis with the future of head coach Warren Gatland up for debate.

Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget

The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.

Kylie Minogue on roots in Wales and speaking Welsh

The queen of pop knows a few Welsh phrases and is proud of her south Wales roots.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

Welsh advert causes Celtic confusion in Glasgow

A large billboard partly in Welsh appears in Glasgow advising customers what to do in a power cut.

Make do and mend: a Welsh cottage gets all dressed up

A sheepskin bootmaker has furnished her lovely yellow house in Wales with home-made, second-hand and repurposed materials. We’d always wanted to live in this area of Wales,” says Xanthe Dewsnap. ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Davey: Welsh Lib Dem leader must reflect on position

Jane Dodds has been criticised in a report into abuse while working for Church of England.

Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved a historic church

Hidden away in a church in Hamburg is a plaque dedicated to a relatively unknown Welsh woman.

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Rugby, hockey and cricket cut from streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports to feature in Scotland after Victoria pulled out Lawn bowls retained on stripped-down Glasgow schedule The global rugby community has led a chorus of disappointment after 12 sports ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Rugby league’s 2025 Ashes series makes late switch to England’s shores

Australian officials revived interest in first tour since 2003 One of three Tests expected to take place in London The reigning world champions, Australia, look set to tour England for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Will rugby modernisation plans go through or will they get the red card? | Andy Bull

New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson wants rugby union to reinvent itself with the game’s future up for grabs. Modern rugby union turned 30 last month. It was in the autumn of 1994 that Louis ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family

Prop calls time on England career after 95 caps ‘I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying’ Joe Marler has called time on his England career and will play no part in the rest of their ...