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Wales Women head coach leaves by mutual agreement
Wales players sing their national anthem ahead of the Women's Six Nations match at Ashton Gate, Bristol, March 30, 2024

IOAN CUNNINGHAM has left his position as Wales Women’s head coach by mutual agreement, it was reported today.

Cunningham’s departure after three years at the helm follows a recent turbulent spell in the Welsh women’s game that saw the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of now completed contract negotiations fiercely criticised.

It is understood that Wales players received a three-hour ultimatum to agree fresh terms, and there was a threat of the national squad being withdrawn from the recent WXV2 tournament in South Africa and next year’s England-hosted World Cup.

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