All sporting events in Wales to be held behind closed doors from Boxing Day
The economy minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced that events will be closed to spectators in order to curb the surge in Covid-19 cases
June 2021
South African teams set to play in European Champions Cup next year
Four South African sides will play in the United Rugby Championship, which replaces the Pro14, and the Springboks’ scrum-half Faf de Klerk called European action ‘a real step forward for South Africa rugby’
December 2020
My 2021 wishlist for rugby: Lions success and action on head injuries
Warren Gatland will complete his hat-trick as head coach of the Lions if trip to South Africa goes ahead
August 2020
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Premiership set for eerie finale and uncertain future amid Covid chaos
The scramble to end the season means plenty of player rotation and while fans may return soon, financial pressures will remain
June 2020
World club championship could start in 2022, says European club rugby chief
European Professional Club Rugby chairman hopes world club championship will begin within two years
March 2020
Pro14 suspension extended indefinitely and Cardiff final in June cancelled
The suspension of rugby union’s Pro14 2019/20 competition has been extended indefinitely and the final scheduled for June has been cancelled
December 2019
Sharp Cardiff outfox regional rivals Dragons in rare Boxing Day sellout
Champions Cup revamp plans include fewer teams and two-leg semi-finals
May 2019
Leinster ruin Stuart Hogg’s farewell to claim Pro14 title against Glasgow
Leinster held on to beat Glasgow 18-15 and claim the Pro14 title in Stuart Hogg’s last game for the home side
April 2019
Welsh rugby travelling on parallel roads as Judgment Day approaches
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Empty seats leave Champions Cup licking its wounds and looking at rejig
March 2019
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Ospreys prepare for bloody fight against merger with Scarlets
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Ospreys chairman Mike James resigns amid turmoil over Scarlets merger plan
February 2019
Blame it on the bogey: player banned for 'clearing contents of nose' at opponent
Toyota Cheetahs centre Nico Lee has received a 13-week ban after he “cleared the contents of his nose” on to an opposition player’s face
December 2018
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Rugby union in limbo over prospect of no-deal Brexit
From recruitment to travel visas and a divide among Pro14 teams, exiting without a deal would have a significant impact on unions, tournament organisers, clubs, players and fans
September 2018
Pro14 in talks with investors about exploiting its commercial rights
The Pro14 board is in talks with private investors about exploiting untapped broadcasting income - but control remains a sticking point
May 2018
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European club rugby 2017-18 season review: our writers’ highs and lows
Leinster complete double to join the elite with victory over Scarlets
Leinster target Pro14 final win over Scarlets for Irish triple crown of titles
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Finals between leading four teams bring curtain down on bruising season
