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Articles on Welsh Rugby Union

February 8, 2024

Six Nations future on terrestrial TV uncertain – what are the implications for rugby and its fans?

Richard Thomas, Swansea University and Iwan Williams, Swansea University

When Six Nations’ broadcasting deal with the BBC and ITV ends in 2025, there are fears the tournament could move to a subscription service.

February 20, 2023

Thomas Woolley, Cardiff University; James White, Cardiff University, and Simon C Moore, Cardiff University

Recent research shows how the relationship between alcohol consumption, queuing and crowds can lead to violent behaviour in city centres at night.

February 3, 2023

Alun Hardman, Cardiff Metropolitan University

A BBC Wales investigation reported claims of a ‘toxic culture’ of sexism and misogyny within Welsh rugby’s governing body.

Simon C Moore
Professor of Public Health Research, Co-Director of Crime and Security Research Institute and Director of the Violence Research Group, Cardiff University
Iwan Williams
Senior Lecturer in Media, Swansea University
Richard Thomas
Professor of Journalism, Swansea University
Alun Hardman
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Sport Ethics, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Thomas Woolley
Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, Cardiff University
James White
Chair professor, Cardiff University