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	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| Internationals \| Brains boosts Welsh rugby
		The Welsh Rugby Union has signed a four-year, multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Cardiff-based brewers SA Brain and Company.
		Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive David Moffett was delighted with the deal.
		"This is great for Welsh rugby and a very happy commercial marriage for the WRU," said Moffett.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/3777037.stm (210 words)

	Wales national rugby union team information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Welsh Rugby Union was formed in 1881 in Glamorganshire, to organise a match between England and Wales.
		However, rugby union in Wales quickly developed and by the turn of the century Wales was one of the most feared teams in international rugby with a system that would alter the face of the game.
		Calls for rugby union to become professional had been ignored for a number of years previously and they would only get stronger as the 1990s grew on and the defections continued.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Wales_national_rugby_union_team (1971 words)

	The Prince of Wales - Prince William becomes Vice Royal Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union
		The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is responsible for all levels of the game throughout Wales, from community clubs at the grass roots all the way through to the national team.
		Rugby truly is our national sport in Wales, and the Prince’s passion for and commitment to the game is well known.
		Rugby is such a central part of Welsh life, and I hope to be able to contribute in some way to the development of the sport both at the community level and on the international stage.
	www.princeofwales.gov.uk /mediacentre/pressreleases/prince_william_becomes_vice_royal_patron_of_the_welsh_rugby__205.html (338 words)

	Welsh rugby riven by internal strife \| Celtic League \| Rugby Union \| Sport \| Telegraph
		WELSH rugby is facing its most serious internal fall-out unless the Welsh Rugby Union can deliver a viable solution to deep-seated domestic turmoil.
		After a calamitous start to the new season, in which the Irish provincial teams have dominated the Celtic League at the expense of the Welsh club sides, the leading clubs in Wales are demanding an unprecedented and radical change in structure for next season.
		Union chairman Glanmor Griffiths is due to spend the next two weeks on holiday, during which time the clubs are sure to consolidate their stance for when he returns.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2001/09/20/srwale21.xml (453 words)

	Welsh take haka row to the top \| NATIONAL \| NEWS \| tvnz.co.nz (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The All Blacks' dispute with Welsh rugby bosses over when the haka should be performed is being taken to the sport's top body.
		Welsh rugby officials claim Maori custom allows for them to respond to the haka.
		He says it was a special occasion but when the Welsh Rugby Union said they were going to do it again he did not agree.
	tvnz.co.nz /view/page/488120/902074 (237 words)

	Welsh Icons - Welsh Rugby Union
		The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) (Welsh: Undeb Rygbi Cymru) is the governing body of rugby union in Wales, recognised by the International Rugby Board.
		The WRU are responsible for the running of Welsh rugby, including 293 member clubs, the Welsh national team and National Leagues and Cups.
		Originally at the top tier of rugby in Wales, the league lost this status in 2003 with the implementation of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)'s "Regional Rugby" plan, by which the country would be represented in top-level competitions (i.e., the Celtic League and Heineken Cup) by five (now four) regionally-based sides.
	www.welshicons.org.uk /html/welsh_rugby_union_.php (693 words)

	Welsh Rugby (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Welsh Rugby Union was formed in 1881 in Neath, South Wales, initially in order to organise an international match against England.
		However Rugby Union in Wales quickly developed and by the turn of the century Wales were one of the most feared teams in international rugby, winning the (then) British Championship six times and finishing runners-up six times in its first twelve years.
		The 1960s were a less successful decade in terms of results for Welsh Rugby but perhaps was the most crucial to date as it prepared the way for years to come as a great coaching revolution began.
	www.welshpedia.co.uk /sport/rugby.shtml (1056 words)

	WRU: Home
		The Welsh Rugby Union has launched a second scheme in the Dragons region to help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.
		The WRU has revealed its aim to deliver the ‘best age group tournament ever’ when it hosts the inaugural Junior World Championship at U20 level next June (6–22).
		Ensure the game of rugby union in Wales is nurtured and developed by becoming a qualified WRU Level 1 Coach or Tag Leader
	www.wru.co.uk /2_6.php (442 words)

	Reebok Sponsors Welsh Rugby Union
		The undeniable highpoint of Welsh rugby was the 1970s, when Wales had players such as Barry John, Gareth Edwards, Phil Bennett, Tommy David and JPR Williams.
		Rugby union has a particular hold on the national psyche of Wales, especially the Six Nations tournament.
		Despite coming from New Zealand, a country with notoriously passionate rugby followers, he was taken aback by the fervour of Welsh supporters: he was somewhat surprised for example when informed of one supporter's decision to sell the lead off the roof of his house to be able to buy World Cup tickets.
	www.reebok.co.za /wru-bg1.htm (1231 words)

	Rugby Football Union - Simple Detail
		These fixtures have given fans the opportunity to see superlative rugby and given the England side the match experience needed to become the first Northern Hemisphere side to be crowned World Champions, in November 2003.
		The Scots formed their own Rugby Union in 1873; the Irish Rugby Union was formed in 1879 and the Welsh Rugby Union in 1880.
		Overall, the total area of the stadium has increased from 10 acres in 1907 to 35 acres in 1997 and there are plans to expand the facilities in the near future.
	www.rfu.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.Simple_Detail/StoryTypeId/26/SectionId/43 (2083 words)

	Welsh Rugby Pics: KEITH ALUN ROWLANDS
		Nov 18, 05:02 AM Welsh rugby was today mourning the sudden death of the President of the Welsh Rugby Union, Keith Rowlands.
		Welsh rugby was today mourning the sudden death of the President of the Welsh Rugby Union, Keith Rowlands.
		In that time he also became a member of the Welsh Rugby Union, representing District B. He was appointed as one of the WRU’s two representatives on the IRB in 1983 and became the world governing body’s first General Secretary in 1988.
	www.welshrugbypics.co.uk /event/1074/keith-alun-rowlands (894 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Full Story
		Welsh Rugby will enter into a new era on 08 January 2005 when the newly created National Under 18 side takes on Italy at The Gnoll.
		The new team is an amalgamation of the previous Welsh Schools and Youth sides and it is hoped the 43-strong squad will be more representative of the talent in Wales.
		When I left the Welsh Rugby Union I was keen not to divorce myself completely from the sport,” he said.
	www.isu.org /vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,4781-122539-19728-15460-141042--4666-layout06-123845-news-item,00.html (740 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Women's rugby
		The women’s department are organising a series of coach association workshops to develop both coaches and players in scrummaging techniques.
		The WRU women’s department invite you to participate in one of two 10s tournaments to be held on Sunday September 9th 2007.
		Outstanding levels of talent, commitment and dedication from top flight international rugby to the grass roots have been recognised at the annual awards presentation for the Welsh Women’s Rugby which was held at the Park Inn Hotel in Cardiff on July 21st.
	www.wru.co.uk /113_125.php (185 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| Welsh
		Cardiff Blues director of rugby Dai Young hits back at critics of the four Welsh regions' support for the national team.
		Scrum V's A to Z of Welsh rugby
		DEBATE WELSH RUGBY WITH SCRUM V ON 606
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/default.stm (127 words)

	Rugby news, Welsh Rugby Union, Wales Rugby team, WRU news - icWales
		PA rugby correspondent Andrew Baldock argues that the rise of Argentina was the high point of the best-ever World Cup Read
		Following in the footsteps of team-mate Schalk Burger, Habana was crowned at the IRB awards, beating off competition from Argentina centre Felipe Contepomi, New Zealand flanker and 2006 winner Richie McCaw, French centre Yannick Jauzion and Argentina fly-half Juan-Martin Hernandez.
		Rugby correspondent Simon Thomas believes Wales could ultimately be spoilt for choice as the WRU steps up its search to appoint the right coach Read
	icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0500rugbyunion/0200news (735 words)

	Welsh Rugby - HISTORY OF WELSH RUGBY
		The Welsh Rugby Union was formed, in Neath in 1881, and it now has a total of 239 member clubs.
		The WRU Coaching Committee, set up in the late fifties, was given the task of improving the quality of coaching and in January 1967, Ray Williams was appointed Coaching Organiser.
		France were the only side to rival the Welsh, winning three and drawing one of their ten games.
	www.angelfire.com /ne/welshrugby/waleshistory.html (970 words)

	Rugby.ie: Welsh Rugby Union defends players (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Welsh Rugby Union have defended those players seen socialising into the early hours following Saturday's dismal 21-9 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Scotland.
		An official WRU statement read: "The Welsh team management permitted the team to take a break from camp shortly after 9pm on Saturday night.
		The preparation of the Welsh squads is intensely planned and managed throughout the Six Nations.
	www.rugby.ie /news/breaking.asp?b=298068 (134 words)

	Sportal.com.au - Rugby Union (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Welsh rugby officialdom resulted in the All Blacks doing their pre-match haka in their dressing room before the Test against Wales in Cardiff.
		The All Blacks refused to agree to the Welsh Rugby Union demand that the haka be done straight after the New Zealand National Anthem and before the Welsh Anthem.
		The WRU agreed with that ruling last year but tried to enforce it again this year.
	www.sportal.com.au /union.asp?i=news&id=91596 (372 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union Statement
		The Welsh Rugby Union has today (Friday, 16 May) been informed by UK Sport that the players of Penygraig RFC refused to submit themselves to official drug testing procedures at the end of their Silver Ball Cup final victory over Pontypridd at Llanharan RFC on Wednesday night.
		As a result of the information the WRU has received from UK Sport, Mr Moffett has informed the chairman of the WRU National League Management Committee of the facts and the club and its players will now be subject to the normal disciplinary procedures in these cases.
		The WRU received information from the police alleging that some players might be using Class A drugs and, as a result, I considered it appropriate to ask UK Sport to invite the whole of the Penygraig team to submit to formal testing procedures," said Mr Moffett.
	www.uksport.gov.uk /news/1446 (451 words)

	Rugby union: Welsh want Woodward as performance director \| Rugby union \| Guardian Unlimited Sport
		Rugby Union: RFU and clubs move closer to peace deal
		Rugby Union: World Cup may be cut to 16 teams to avoid mismatches
		In the last year the WRU has lost not only the coach who guided the national team to the grand slam in 2005, but David Moffett resigned as group chief executive before the departures yesterday of Steve Lewis and Sergeant.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyunion/story/0,,1974982,00.html (599 words)

	Rugby Union: Celtic League ejects Welsh clubs \| Rugby union \| Guardian Unlimited Sport
		At a stormy meeting of the Celtic unions at Heathrow Airport, the Irish and the Scots said they would play in a seven-team tournament among themselves after Italy turned down the offer to replace the Welsh with four clubs.
		The Irish and Scots were annoyed by the decision of the Welsh to play in the Powergen Cup with the English from next season.
		The four Welsh regions meet this morning to discuss the ramifications of the expulsion, which leaves them with only 12 guaranteed fixtures next season in the Heineken Cup and the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyunion/story/0,10069,1496400,00.html (553 words)

	SportsKnowHow.com - Rugby Rules - Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)
		The main authority in Welsh rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) governs the development of coaches, referees, and players of all ages for men and women.
		WRU provides a mechanism which allows for “equitable games and the playing of all squad members.” WRU likewise encourages coaches and parents emphasize “development” rather than “winning”, as the main purpose for playing rugby.
		WRU also governs regional teams participating in the Celtic League, European Rugby, and European Rugby Shield competitions.
	www.sportsknowhow.com /rugby/rules/welsh-rugby-union.html (113 words)

	ABC Sport - Rugby Union - Welsh dethrone France
		The Welsh were wilting as wave after wave of French attacks hit them, with Laharrague producing a stunning run and then Welsh captain Gareth Thomas saving them as Rougerie bore down on a loose ball.
		The Welsh, though, had the last laugh of the half as Stephen Jones landed a penalty to keep the visitors in touch at 15-6.
		The Welsh made light of the failure of Gareth Thomas to return after half time, with a suspected broken thumb, as Martyn Williams scored after a neat passing movement with Shane Williams producing a sleight of hand pass inside for the flanker to score for the second successive match.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200502/s1311888.htm (979 words)

	Welsh rugby chief dies: Sport: Rugby: News24
		Cardiff - Welsh rugby was in mourning on Sunday following the sudden death of the president of the Welsh Rugby Union, Keith Rowlands.
		The thoughts of everyone involved in the game, in Wales and across the world, will be with his wife Jean, their daughter Joanne and grandchildren" said WRU chairperson David Pickering.
		Born in Brithdir on February 7, 1936, the 70-year-old Rowlands became the 47th president of the Welsh Rugby Union and only the 10th former international to hold the post.
	www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_2032679,00.html (425 words)

	Welsh rugby is ready to party \| Wales \| International \| Rugby Union \| Sport \| Telegraph
		Twenty-seven years ago yesterday, he was part of the last Welsh XV to win a Grand Slam.
		The sun paints the new Welsh torchbearers as they trot on to the immaculate turf on the eve of the reckoning.
		Voice of Welsh rugby refuses to be silenced
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2005/03/19/srfron19.xml&sSheet=/sport/2005/03/19/ixrugu.html (424 words)

	CNN/SI - Rugby Union - Welsh selectors spark battle with ARU - Monday June 28, 1999 01:24 PM (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Welsh selectors included New South Wales (NSW) Super 12 center Jason Jones-Hughes in their 30-man World Cup squad announced Monday.
		But the Australian rugby hierarchy doesn't want to release the 22-year-old, a position that will force the International Rugby Board (IRB) to make a decision.
		In the end, my strong Welsh heritage and the opportunity to participate in the World Cup for the host nation were the deciding reasons.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/1999/06/28/wales_selection (583 words)

	WORLD RUGBY MUSEUM - the world's finest on-line rugby museum (Site not responding. Last check: )
		An exhibition that traces the development of rugby in Neath and Wales and highlights some of the wonderful moments in the 125 year history of the Welsh Rugby Union.
		The Welsh Rugby Union was run by Walter Rees from his home in Neath for over 50 years.
		Rugby is a massive sport and there are many clubs, regional sides and special teams.
	www.rugbyrelics.com /Museum.htm (1665 words)

	All Blacks perform haka in locker-room to protest at Welsh Rugby Union
		The Welsh Rugby Union said it warned New Zealand six weeks ago that the haka -- the Maori challenge the All Blacks have been performing for more than a century -- could be done between the two national anthems.
		WRU chief executive Roger Lewis said they were respecting the tradition of the haka, as a challenge worthy of a formal response, in the form of the Welsh anthem.
		He added the WRU will take up the issue with the International Rugby Board, as the haka and other similar challenges by the Pacific Island teams were not part of pre-match rules.
	www.canoe.ca /CPSportsTicker/CANOE-wire.RUGBY-NZealand-Haka.html (436 words)

	Huw Evans Picture Agency
		The Welsh Rugby Union Board of Directors has confirmed that Sir Tasker Watkins, who decided to step down from his role as President of the Union after an 11-year stint this week, has agreed to become the Honorary Life Vice Patron of the WRU.
		Welsh rugby fans all over the world will be able to buy tickets for the three home RBS Six Nations matches in the 2004 championship, against Scotland, France and Italy, from today (Wednesday, 5 November).
		The Directors of Rugby World Cup Limited today considered a request from the Australian Rugby Union to permit Waltzing Matilda to be played and sung at the commencement of matches in the Rugby World Cup in which Australia is one of the competing teams.
	www.welshrugbypics.co.uk /archives.php (8913 words)

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