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News, updates and information from the official Welsh Rugby Union community game. Popeth sy’n ymwneud â’r gêm gymunedol Use #wrucommunity to show your support.
Wales, United Kingdom
Joined February 2016
We have commenced a consultation into the investment model within community rugby. Please take a look at our information page and provide your views. #HaveYourSay
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Calling all clubs! The @WelshRugbyUnion Facilities Grant & Pitch Improvement Fund has launched! Check out the investments made in 2021/22. #WRUClubDev @geraintrugby @angharad_a @sportwales
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We are coming towards the end of #RTP23 and it's time to shine a spotlight on the team behind all of the teams! You absolutely smashed it! Long hours but you have given memories and experiences that will last a lifetime! Diolch team! #YouAreSimplyTheBest
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Check out the new Disability Rugby section on the WRU Game Locker, find out more information and download resources!
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Calling all Coaches! Get ready for WRU 'Pathway to Participation’ with Touch Rugby resources for all age groups from the @WRU_Community Game Locker
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Calling all @WelshRugbyUnion participants! Check out the important 'Recognise and Remove' community concussion guidance. Watch the video and access full information here:
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Cup Final Winners - Ysgol Y Strade🏆🥇. Final Score - 20-17. A superb performance by the runners up Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera👌🏽👏🏼 Da Iawn! . #RTP2023
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Playing 2nd XV rugby? No need for cancelled games with new, flexible approach. Every club needs a 2nd team
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An inspirational story about @amberstamp16 & her referring journey. We have courses throughout Wales, get in touch today to start your journey! . We are immensely proud of you Amber & your journey to date! . #BrightFuture.
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Develop your coaching and management, and further your understanding of the menstrual cycle and its effects on participation by booking a place on the WRU CPD on the 22nd August here: and the WRU CPD on the 24th here:
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📣 New UK-wide concussion guidance for grassroots sport applies to community rugby in Wales. ALL players (adult & child) will now follow this graduated return to play programme ⬇️. #GRTP | #wrucommunity
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Check out the latest 'Touch Rugby Activity Resources’ for Pathway rugby at the @WRU_Community Game Locker website ahead of your next session!. Tag: U9-U11: U12-U16: Youth and Senior:
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WSC Premier League U18 Champions of Champions are Strade! . @AddGorffStrade 35. @PEatcardiffhigh 21. Diolch to both teams and congratulations Strade!
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Calling all coaches!. FREE online Tag and Early Contact coaching courses are now available on the @WRU_Community Game Locker website! Book you place here:
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Congratulations to our new twelve female referees who qualified today! If you are interested in starting your journey to referee please get in touch!
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Our Inclusive Community Clubs are specifically set up for children aged 6-16 with any range of disabilities and friends or siblings can join in too! For more info click the link to the WRU Game Locker:
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Check out the Modified Laws for the 7s and 10s phase of the @WRU_Community Pathway to Participation for all age groups at the WRU Game Locker
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Our last game of the day, both teams ready to go and a very vibrant crowd supporting! 🏉👏🏼. Who will our cup winners be?🏆 #RTP2023
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Our community team has been busy today, giving out goodies, meeting the rugby community! Sunshine has come out for us too. Looking forward to another day tomorrow! Come and find us in the sports arena #RygbiGymraeg #RoyalWelsh23 #SportsArena
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Sign up for a free set of jerseys from @MacronSports 👇. Secondary schools are able to access this & other opportunities from @WelshRugbyUnion partners ❤️🏴🏉. Below is a link to the English and Welsh RWC newsletter for all schools.
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On the eve of RTP Senior Schools Finals, the stage is set and ready for action… 🏉. Catch all the action tomorrow across the WRU Youtube and Facebook pages - First kick off 11:30! (Links will be posted). #RTP2023
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Our #WRUHub officers hub officer of the year. Dragons Jacob Allen @riscacompRCC .Cardiff Tom Massocchi @CNSRCT .Ospreys Joe Thomas @MorristonComp .Scarlets Dyfrig Davis @Dyffrynamanpe .RGC Dafydd Williams @ysgolygogarth . #Diolch #500DaysAWeek #HubFest #Llangrannog23 ❤️🏴🏉.
Tomorrow we welcome @WelshRugbyUnion staff & #WRUHub officers to @Urdd @llangrannog1932 Llangrannog ❤️🏴🏉. Headline acts from @chris_ower @JoeDaviesWRU @gavindacey & the playing strategy #Growth #Retention . Supported by other key priorities for our community strategy #HubFest
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*Key Information*. U18s Plate Final (K/o 11:30) = Ysgol Dyffryn Taf V Merthyr College. U18s Vase Final (14:00) = Ysgol Calon Cymru V Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr. U18’s Cup Final (16:30) = Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera V Ysgol Y Strade. *Free Entry, Gates open at 10.30* . #RTP2023
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Good luck to all mini and junior teams playing and participating across Wales today! Keep us posted on how well your Sunday rugby is going! #JerseyForAll
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No words needed on this one! . If you are participating in any rugby this weekend, make sure you respect the ref! No ref - no game!
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Attention all Primary Head & Deputy Head Teachers! The WRU are launching a free bi-lingual digital ‘New Curriculum’ based resource across a number of conferences this month! Check out the poster & book your place by clicking the link:
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Check out the new Disability Rugby section on the WRU Game Locker, find out more information and download resources!
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A message from Captain Jac to encourage every teacher in Wales to download the RWC Learning Resource Pack and show your support for Wales:. #AllezLesRouges #ViveLeCymru
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This picture and post says everything needed about the Maxwell Family! . Diolch Rugby Family across Wales for your support, love and passion to support this challenge! . To our team who participated, we are massively proud of you all ❤️🏉🏴.
Humbled to do final leg & @WelshRugbyUnion guard of honour for Craig, Tracey, Zach & Isla today. A true inspiration & people have opened their hearts & jumped into the challenge because of that! Please keep donating 👇
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Calling all coaches!. FREE online Tag and Early Contact coaching courses are now available on the @WRU_Community Game Locker website! Book you place here:
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Dathlu ymddeoliad Peter Young o atgyfeirio. 35 mlynedd arbennig, diolch Peter!. Celebrating Peter Youngs retierment of refereeing. An outstanding 35 years, thankyou Peter!. #RTP23
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The nominations for the WRU Community Volunteer Awards are live and will recognise and celebrate community volunteers across Wales! . Get your nomination in now! .
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And there you have it, our Vase Final winners…… Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr!👏🏼👏🏼. A huge congratulations to Ysgol Calon Cymru for putting in a great performance🙏🏼 . Final score 46 - 12 . #RTP2023
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Calling all Coaches! Get ready for WRU 'Pathway to Participation’ with Touch Rugby resources, including guidance for training sessions for all age groups from the @WRU_Community Game Locker
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Rugby is definately the winner today! We are in awe of you all! @CardiffChiefsRU @GwilWarriors. #RTP23
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What are Inclusive Community Clubs? ICCs are tag based rugby clubs for children of any disability aged 6 -16. Siblings/friends can join in too! For info on your nearest ICC follow the link:
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Become a paid @WelshRugbyUnion apprentice his September. Byddwch yn brentis gyda'r Undeb. #Itreallyworks
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@WelshRugbyUnion 'Fly the Flag' bearers Liam Mackay @CaerauElyRugby and Tyrone Davies @fdlrugby proudly representing their clubs for the 1st Autumn International game of 2022! A very special thank you for all of your hard work developing rugby in the @WRU_Community Da iawn!
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Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay and we are celebrating the truly amazing people we are lucky to work with. If you would like to join us please tweet in your pictures wearing odd socks using #LotsOfSocks #WDSD2022 and tag @WRU_Community so we can share and retweet!
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#StayHomeStayActive .Our world-class physical performance department has created a range of training guides to help you stay physically and mentally active. Check the ‘Kids Circuit Session 1’ .Or click here for the full resource:.
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After two days of cracking Rugby, its a chance to say a huge Diolch to our Community team & WRU Colleagues from so many departments who made the last two days possible! ! To all the team @principalitysta & to our other partners involved in the day!.
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What are Inclusive Community Clubs? ICCs are tag based rugby clubs for children of any disability aged 6 -16. Siblings/friends can join in too! For info on your nearest ICC follow the link:
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Werth gwylio hwn @WelshRugbyUnion ❤️🏴🏉. Well done all the #WRUHub Officers with @WRU_Scarlets @scarlets_rugby today from @UWTSD @Academy_UWTSD. Lleioliad gwych am hyfforddiant swyddogion rygbi ardal y Scarlets #PobLwcCymru #ViveLaCymru
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Do you volunteer at a Rugby Club in Wales? If so, we want to hear from you! Help us shape WRU support by completing the Volunteer Recognition Survey here All roles matter, so make your voice heard! #MakeYourVoiceHeard @WelshRugbyUnion
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As we start to get into the swing of the new season, lets remember the New UK-wide concussion guidance for grassroots sport applies to community rugby in Wales. ALL players (adult & child) will now follow this graduated return to play programme 📷 #GRTP | #wrucommunity
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Next up, the Male Mini, Junior or Youth Community Coach winner is 🥁🥁. CHRIS JAMES & TOM EATON. Thank you for your commitment to developing the next generation of rugby stars 👏👏✨.#WRUVolunteers23
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We asked the captains from @CardiffChiefsRU @GwilWarriors @SwanseaGlads what it meant to play for their club @principalitysta for the #MixedAbilityRugby festival this evening. Here is what they had to say! @RyanJonesOnline
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We are so proud of @SiwanLillicrap being appointed one of the Coaches for the Barbarians! 👏👏👏👏
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A lovely visit from #WalesU18 Branwen & Catrin today @royalwelshshow bringing the coveted #RugbyEuropeTrophy2023 along for fans to see! #Llongyfarchiadau #Congratulations #HERStory #WomensRugby
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Playing 2nd XV rugby? No need for cancelled games with new, flexible approach. Every club needs a 2nd team
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After a nail biting finish that saw the score change hands several times Llanelli schools take a tight encounter and are our Lawrence Millar Bowl winners!. @LDSRU15 29 @rugby_msr 27. Well done to both teams!. Congratulations @LDSRU15 👏👏
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Calling all First Aiders! Strapping & Medical Awareness courses are available at your club. For full information and to book please contact Nick Edwards - nedwards@wru.wales
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Game Day! Good luck to all WRU Community teams playing today in the first weekend of the 22-23 season! The wait is over, rugby is back! Keep us posted with lots of updates by tagging @WRU_Community
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The stage is set!!! & Excitement is in the air at the Stadium 🏟️ for WRU Diolch Awards Community Volunteer Awards!!!👏👏😆.Stay tuned for updates on all the winners throughout the night!!.#WRUVolunteers23
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Congratulations @Alishabutchers1 on being named player of the match for Wales v Spain and qualifying for the @rugbyworldcup. Great to have Charlie as the 2024 @WelshRugbyUnion young volunteer of the year present the award. Huge well done to you both!
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Ennillydd y Plât Cenedlaethol Dan 16 - Cardiff Quins👏🏼🏆Da iawn! . Da iawn enfawr i Gwylliaid Meirionnydd👏🏼 . Girls U16’s National Plate Winners - Cardiff Quins👏🏼🏆 Da Iawn! . A very big well done to our runners up Gwylliaid Meirionnydd👏🏼 . #RTP2023
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Rownd Derfynol wych arall yn @principalitysta . Coleg Llanymddyfri @LlandoveryColl yw Enillwyr Cynghrair Ysgolion a Cholegau Cymru yn dilyn eu buddugoliaeth o 28-13 yn erbyn @GlantafXV . Carwyn Leggat-Jones oedd Seren y Gêm - ddewiswyd gan Gapten Cymru Jac Morgan.
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The WRU are proud to host an online event with The Autism Directory as part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity and to help increase the understanding of autism in the rugby community. Click here for more info and book a place:
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We have one more award to present – the Special Recognition Award, which goes to DAVE PEMBERTON 👏👏🎉. Thank you for all you've done for rugby in Wales.🙏🙏.#WRUVolunteer23
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The @WelshRugbyUnion #WRUHub Programme provides over 100,000 children with enhanced rugby opportunities throughout Wales 📊📈. This is what we are looking to achieve with our partner establishments ❤️🏴🏉
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What's on in the #DisabilityRugby world? .Mixed Ability Rugby.@CardiffChiefsRU @Gwilwarriors @SwanseaGlads @DragAllStars @StingraysMAR @DragonsNewtown.Wheelchair Rugby.@OspreysWR @RGCWheelchair @ScarletsWcR.ICC.@CommunityOsprey @IccScarlets @DTagRug @CBluesCommunity @RGCICC_Rhyl
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This evening marks the start of the 24/25 U16s Dewar Shield Competition!. 27 District school teams will compete across Wales in a regional stage one to qualify for the quarter finals of the Dewar shield, Morgan Griffiths plate, and Lawrence Millar Bowl 🏆. A Thread 🧵
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National Men's Finals Sunday! . @newbridgerfc vs @CRNantConwy . @YstradRFC vs @PontypoolRFC. @Cardiff_RFC vs @NewportRFC. If you are not making your way to @principalitysta, first two games will be streamed and Premiership Cup Final will be shown on @S4C
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Next up a message from #WRUHub #hwbURC officers in @Cardiff_Rugby area from @PontypriddRFC . #AllezLesRouges #WelshRugby #RygbiCymru
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Calling all Coaches!. The 'Coaches Corner' in now live on the @WRU_Community Game Locker website!. Providing interviews with coaches from across the game sharing knowledge and best practice!. New videos uploaded every week here:
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Calling all clubs! The @WelshRugbyUnion Facilities Grant & Pitch Improvement Fund has launched! Check out the investments made in 2021/22. #WRUClubDev @geraintrugby @angharad_a @sportwales
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Just taking a sneak peak ahead to tomorrow! Timings and live stream information below! @CrumlinRugby @Ferndale_RFC @BryncethinRFC @NantygloRugby @Abertillery_BG @vardrerugby @Aberdare_RFC @morriston_rfc #OneMoreSleep #RTP23
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New UK-wide concussion guidance for grassroots sport out today. The Recognise & Remove policy remains. There are some changes to return to play guidelines that apply to community players of ALL ages. For all the info . #wrucommunity | #WelshRugby.
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It's World Mental Health Day 2023 & we are proud to be working with @LooseHeadz to place LooseHeadz Ambassadors into every rugby club in Wales! We will shortly be launching a Webinar on #DysguWRU with more information! #TackleTheStigma
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This is us! . We are Community Rugby and without volunteers like you, we wouldn't survive! . Diolch to every finalist and congratulations to every winner! . #WRUVolunteers24
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We are so proud of our team who are giving a flavour of Welsh Rugby in Kyrgyzstan! . #CommunityRugby . #SeeTheBallDifferently . @ukinkyrgyzstan.
1⃣ We are happy to announce the first ever visit of the @WelshRugbyUnion to 🇰🇬 . We invited four coaches to train schoolchildren and share their experience with the national rugby team 🏈⬇️. #SeeTheBallDifferently #GreatRugby
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Check out the new Disability Rugby section on the WRU Game Locker, find out more information and download resources!
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Safe travels to @principalitysta to all of the teams competing in today's Youth Finals! 🚌 @Caerphillyyouth @Llangwm_RFC @Ammanford_Rugby @BurryPortYouth @CarmQuinsRFC @tondurfcyouth #RTP23
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Big day out for all the teams @PontypriddRFC for the @PontypriddR festival #WelshRugby #MothersDay . Over 500 children enjoying the event with 100s of volunteers & supporters #ThisIsOurGame #ThisIsWelshRugby ❤️🏉
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Calling all Coaches!. Check out the latest interview with @DisRugbyDC.highlighting the benefits of coaching within Inclusive Community Clubs (ICC's). Click the link to the WRU Game Locker:.
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Bleddyn and Morgan with the toin coss ahead of today's Mixed Ability Showcase between @PembrokeshireV & @DRA_ALLSTARS
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Season Launch for Schools & Colleges Conferences at @Sports_CCB. Matches start tomorrow. Lansiad Tymor newydd yr Ysgolion a'r Colegau yn Aberhonddu. Gemau'n dechrau yfory.
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We have three more sleeps until the inaugural WRU Community Volunteer Awards recognising some of our volunteers from all over Wales! Looking forward to sharing updates through the evening celebrating finalists and winners! #WRUVolunteers23
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What an amazing evening😍!! Thank you to the all the volunteers!! This event is for you all who help to make the WRU grow with your amazing hard work and efforts!!!👏👏🙏 .Again what an amazing performance by the Can Aderyn Singers 🎉🤩👏👏.#WRUvolunteer23
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Morning of engagement with our new #WRUHub officers from throughout Wales @principalitysta. 🏴 Intro @geraintrugby .🏉 Prog overview @BenRose9980 .🏟 Tour @aledparry .✨️ Promote @LiamScott85 .💻 Digital Offerings @GrantRobWRUEdu.📸 Photos @Breezey_boy . On to @Llandaff_RFC
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Calling all Coaches!. @NewportRFC Head Coach @tyronmorris7 provides insight to the role of head coach and managing teams and a season! . Check out the WRU Game Locker for the full interview here: .
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Calling all coaches! The new ‘WRU Level 4 High Performing Coach Programme’ is now open for applications! Check out the link below to the @WRU_Community Game Locker for full details:
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What an amazing performance from @canAderynsings!!!👏👏🔥 It was pleasure watching the Can Aderyn Singers sing🎶 🎤😍.This is just the beginning- stay tuned for more excitement for Diolch Award Community Volunteer Awards!!! .#WRUVolunteers23
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🏉 Mixed Ability Rugby all started 30 years ago with the Swansea Gladiators and has grown into a format played around the world by people with and without disabilities getting stuck into the sport they love!. Get involved 👉 . . #NationalInclusionWeek
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Become a WRU apprentice and say yes!.Closing Date 21/08/2023. Dewch yn brentis gydag Undeb Rygbi Cymru. #EwchAmdani #GoForIt.
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The winners of the intermediate Group Yr. 8 Final - Y Pant! 😍👏🏼. Amazing work from opposing team Bro Morgannwg👏🏼 Da Iawn! . Enillwyr y Grwp canolradd Bl. 8 Rownd Derfynol - Y Pant! 😍👏🏼. Gwaith anhygoel gan y tîm gwrthwynebol Bro Morgannwg👏🏼 Da Iawn!. #RTP23
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Check out the latest WRU 'Pathway to Participation’ resources @WRU_Community Game Locker, including guidance for training sessions for all age groups! Don’t forget to complete your Covid Checker before training at:
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A fantastic night celebrating Welsh rugby has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success! Also big thanks to Angharad!!! .#WRUVolunteer23
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Enillwyr Rownd Derfynol Cwpan DC Thomas ein Grŵp Iau WRSU D11 - Ysgolion Pontypridd👏🏼. Da iawn am eich ymdrechion ardderchog Ysgolion Islwyn👏🏼. Our WRSU Junior Group U11’s DC Thomas Cup Final Winners - Pontypridd Schools👏🏼. Da iawn for your excellent efforts Islwyn Schools👏🏼
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We are looking to introduce a couple of our #WRUHub officers over the coming weeks ❤️🏴🏉. First up, employed by @RiscaCCS the officer who links with @RiscaRFC & @RugbyChargers1. @DragonsHUBs Hub Officer of 2022/23 the one & only @JA3_Rugby @RCCS_Rugby 💥. Keep up the good work
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The Conference A Final of the Welsh Schools and Colleges season will be contested between @Ysgol_Glantaf and @LlandoveryColPE on 6/12/23 at @principalitysta. Llongyfarchiadau am gyrraedd y Ffeinal.
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It’s #CoachingWeek & #VolunteersWeek and we’d love for you to share who you think should be given a BIG Shout Out for all their hard work!
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On #VolunteersWeek23 it was our pleasure tonight to email over 130 Volunteers in our community game who have been recognised for their volunteering efforts in Rugby! Diolch yn Fawr! Thank you! #HeartOfTheCommunity
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Happy New Year to all involved in Welsh rugby who ensure that our great game is strong all year round! We hope 2018 will be everything you wish for!.
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Yesterday - Kit launch at the home of our anthem. Today - Luchia's journey to learn the anthem begins. Anthem Luchia - Anthem i bob Cymro a Chymraes. @WelshRugbyUnion @MarkDrakeford @PrifWeinidog. #LuchiasAnthem
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With Touch Rugby now active in Wales, head over to the WRU Game Locker for full details and downloadable guidelines to run the game! Click here:
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