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The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU; Welsh: Undeb Rygbi Cymru) is the governing body of rugby union in the country of Wales, recognised by the sport's international governing body, World Rugby. [1] The WRU is responsible for the running of rugby in Wales, overseeing 320 member clubs, the Welsh national team and National Leagues and Cups.
Rugby union and Wales' national team hold an important place in Welsh culture and society. Sport historian John Bale has stated that "rugby is characteristically Welsh", and David Andrew said that "To the popular consciousness, rugby is as Welsh as coal mining, male voice choirs, How Green Was My Valley, Dylan Thomas, and Tom Jones". [145]
The 2023–24 Indigo Group Premiership is the fifth season of the current format of the rugby union competition Welsh Premier Division. It began on 2 September 2023. [1] For sponsorship reasons, it was known as Indigo Group Premiership. [2]
Warren Gatland’s return ended in defeat in Cardiff as a dominant Ireland secured the bonus point win
Ten former Welsh internationals from the Wales national rugby union team have been inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame, [1] while eight have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. [2] One Welsh player, Shane Williams in 2008, has been awarded World Rugby Player of the Year (formerly known as the International Rugby ...
Official website [1] The Welsh Premier Division, ( Welsh : Uwch Gynghrair Cymru ) known for sponsorship reasons as the Indigo Group Premiership, ( Uwch Gynghrair grŵp indigo ) is a rugby union league in Wales first implemented by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) for the 1990–91 season.
The WRU National Championship (or Admiral Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the second tier of professional rugby union in Wales. The league was reformed by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) in 2012. The current National Championship champions are Pontypool RFC, who won consecutive titles in 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19.
Rugby union in Wales is governed by the Welsh Rugby Union. [1] The top level of Welsh rugby is represented by the regional sides, formed in 2003, who play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly the Celtic League, Pro12 or Pro14). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the United Rugby Championship ...