WRU says ‘no room for manoeuvre’ on contracts despite players’ strike threat

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The Welsh Rugby Union and the Welsh regions have said there is “no room for manoeuvre” on the budget for player contracts in Wales despite the threat of strike action putting next week’s Six Nations fixture against England in jeopardy.

Nigel Walker, the WRU’s interim chief executive, met with senior Wales players on Wednesday in an attempt to soothe relations after it emerged strike action was being considered over the contract renewals, with a meeting soon to take place between the Welsh Rugby Players Association and players.

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Written by Simon Roberts
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/feb/15/wru-says-no-room-for-manoeuvre-on-contracts-despite-players-strike-threat under the title “WRU says ‘no room for manoeuvre’ on contracts despite players’ strike threat”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.