# Inside Welsh Rugby

For behind the scenes access to the world of Welsh rugby, subscribe for analysis, news and insight from WalesOnline correspondents Steffan Thomas and Ben James

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## [What happens next in Welsh rugby's civil war as significant factor in background emerges](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/what-happens-next-in-welsh-rugbys)

_2026-08-16 · Steffan Thomas_

Welsh rugby is at war and the road ahead is very uncertain

## [Why the WRU really decided west Wales side must go and ignored Dragons' results](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/why-the-wru-really-decided-west-wales)

_2026-08-04 · Steffan Thomas_

The Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to reduce Wales’ four professional regions to three was always destined to provoke controversy.

## [Shocking Welsh rugby evidence exposes the truth about what happens next](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/shocking-welsh-rugby-evidence-exposes)

_2026-07-27 · Steffan Thomas_

Welsh rugby has a habit of lurching from one crisis to another; a pattern that has existed for generations but has reached unprecedented levels during the professional era.

## [One year of Steve Tandy - the evidence, success and mistakes of a Wales coach](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/one-year-of-steve-tandy-the-evidence)

_2026-07-21_

Steve Tandy marks one year in charge of the Wales national team today. So, has there been progress? WalesOnline rugby writer Ben James looks at the last 12 months in detail

## [The giant new Wales team that should now be picked](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/the-giant-new-wales-team-that-should)

_2026-07-13 · Steffan Thomas_

Steve Tandy has already confirmed he will make changes to his Wales side for next Saturday’s Test against South Africa following the 35-21 defeat by Argentina in San Juan.

## [Trust in the WRU has gone, chaos reigns and there's only one way out if it now](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/trust-in-the-wru-has-gone-chaos-reigns)

_2026-07-02 · Steffan Thomas_

Over the last three years, Welsh rugby has seen enough drama to fill an entire series of EastEnders.

## [Inside the stunning Welsh school that could stop England poaching our rugby players](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/inside-the-stunning-welsh-school)

_2026-06-24 · Steffan Thomas_

A Welsh school is looking to rival the likes of Clifton and Millfield and help stop the player drain to England

## [Three Welsh regions or four won't matter unless Wales confronts its biggest threat](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/three-welsh-regions-or-four-wont)

_2026-06-11 · Steffan Thomas_

The WRU needs to find a way of stopping the player drain to England

## [Guest speakers, personalised clips and evening meet-ups - inside Wales' new alignment camps](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/guest-speakers-personalised-clips)

_2026-06-03 · Ben James_

Steve Tandy has forged a greater alignment over the course of a season

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## [WRU can’t complain about overseas players until it fixes this major problem](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/wru-cant-complain-about-overseas)

_2026-05-26 · Steffan Thomas_

There will be at least 23 non-Welsh-qualified players in Wales next season