The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association are set to meet with players and officials ahead of Wales’ Six Nations clash with England on 25 February; A new financial agreement between the regions of Cardiff, Ospreys Dragons, and Scarlets and the Welsh Rugby Union is yet to be signed
Last Updated: 14/02/23 11:33pm
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The Athletic’s David Ornstein and ESPN’s Mark Ogden discuss whether Wales players could strike and put their Six Nations fixture against England on February 25 in doubt
The Athletic’s David Ornstein and ESPN’s Mark Ogden discuss whether Wales players could strike and put their Six Nations fixture against England on February 25 in doubt
Wales’ professional players could consider strike action amid a new contracts freeze in Welsh rugby.
It is understood that a meeting will shortly take place between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players prior to Wales hosting England in the Guinness Six Nations Championship on Saturday 25 February, and it is believed possible strike action could be discussed.
The situation has been magnified due to recruitment being put on hold for Wales’ four professional regions of Cardiff, Ospreys, Dragons and Scarlets.
A new financial agreement between the regions and the Welsh Rugby Union has yet to be confirmed in writing, sparking concern that many players whose existing contracts expire at the end of this season might head away from Wales.
It has gene …