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Resilience for Rugby programme launched
Mental health issues are a growing public health concern with around a quarter of the Welsh population experiencing mental illness in any...
Oct 27, 2020


WRPA announces new partnership with VX3
The Welsh Rugby Players Association is delighted to officially announce sportswear brand VX3 as an official partner. A well-known brand...
Oct 22, 2020


Roberts appointed to High Performance Rugby Committee
International Rugby Players (IRP) has made 14 appointments to different boards and committees, aimed at giving players a greater voice in...
Oct 15, 2020


Welsh rugby stars to represent the Welsh Rugby Players Association globally
Wales and British & Irish Lions stars Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens have taken up new roles representing the Welsh Rugby Players...
Oct 15, 2020


WRU name 38-man squad for autumn campaign
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named seven uncapped players in his 38-man squad for Wales’ upcoming autumn campaign. Two uncapped...
Oct 6, 2020


Cardiff Blues announce squad for 2020-21 season
With preparations for the 2020-21 season accelerating, Cardiff Blues have confirmed their squad for the upcoming campaign. Fifteen...
Sep 22, 2020


Lloyd Ashley Appointed WRPA's Mental Health and Well-Being Lead.
The WRPA is very proud to announce Lloyd Ashley as the newly appointed WRPA Lead for Mental Health and Well-Being. In this voluntary...
Aug 12, 2020


Five Welshmen named in PRO14’s Ultimate XV
Following on from the combined effort by the Welsh regions to select the Ultimate Regional XV back in May, PRO14 launched their own...
Jul 20, 2020


EU Athletes research on the impact of Covid-19 on players and player associations
EU Athletes yesterday, Thursday 2nd July, published the results of its preliminary research on impact of Covid-19 on players and their...
Jul 3, 2020


WRPA gives views on pay cuts from the players’ perspective after long-term cuts are mooted
At the start of the month, we, The WRPA, put out a statement calling for change in the professional game in Wales, in response to the...
Jun 29, 2020


Anscombe opens up a world of workouts near you!
Wales Grand Slam winner and WRPA member Gareth Anscombe has launched a brand new app, which is set to open up a world of workouts near...
Jun 9, 2020


Hook confirms retirement
With 81 international caps to his name it could be said James Hook has been there and done it all on the rugby field. Having announced in...
Jun 4, 2020


WRPA wants real change in the professional game
Welsh Rugby Players Association wants real change in the professional game in response to reports of further pay cuts. For a number of...
Jun 1, 2020


WRPA’s day at the zoo
Welsh Rugby Players Association members and their families yesterday, Tuesday 26th May, enjoyed a day at the zoo as part of our Lockdown...
May 27, 2020


Second Half Rugby appoints new trustee
Second Half Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Players Association’s registered charity, has appointed a leading HR expert as a trustee. The...
May 19, 2020


WRPA kicks off educational webinar series
As the old saying goes ‘there’s no time like the present’ and given the current climate now is an opportune time for our members to start...
May 15, 2020


Regional All Stars Ultimate XV named
Over the last few weeks Wales’ four regional sides have joined forces to select their very best regional XV and the very best of the...
May 13, 2020


Tim keeping team spirits high!
Online courses, quiz nights and three-minute tutorials, the Ospreys are all busy staying safe and keeping active both physically and...
May 5, 2020


WRPA appoints leading sporting expert as Non-Executive
Professor Nicola Phillips OBE, who is a Board member on UK Anti-Doping and Commonwealth Games Council for Wales, has been appointed as a...
Apr 23, 2020


All-star regional Ultimate XV
Following the success of the Ultimate XV, Wales’ four professional teams are now joining forces to select the very best of the best - the...
Apr 21, 2020
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