Chris Roderick
@cgroderick.bsky.social
Scarlets Rugby 🏉 , Swansea City AFC ⚽️, Cymru fan 🏴
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And now he's drinking whiskey with Alex Cuthbert and Simon Zebo
NLG loves rugby, as mentioned on this week's Substack
NLG loves rugby, as mentioned on this week's Substack
July 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
And now he's drinking whiskey with Alex Cuthbert and Simon Zebo
NLG loves rugby, as mentioned on this week's Substack
NLG loves rugby, as mentioned on this week's Substack
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A good win for Wales Women’s this morning down in Australia.
Meanwhile, some good news for any Ospreys supporters out there.
www.rugbypass.com/news/james-f...
Meanwhile, some good news for any Ospreys supporters out there.
www.rugbypass.com/news/james-f...
James Fender forced into rethink after Grenoble move collapses
Former Wales under-20 lock James Fender is set to see out the final year of his contract with hometown club the Ospreys after a move...
www.rugbypass.com
July 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A good win for Wales Women’s this morning down in Australia.
Meanwhile, some good news for any Ospreys supporters out there.
www.rugbypass.com/news/james-f...
Meanwhile, some good news for any Ospreys supporters out there.
www.rugbypass.com/news/james-f...
Decent first semi final considering the extreme heat. Toulouse worthy winners, though Bayonne gave it a good go. Looking forward to Bordeaux v Toulon tonight 🏉
June 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Decent first semi final considering the extreme heat. Toulouse worthy winners, though Bayonne gave it a good go. Looking forward to Bordeaux v Toulon tonight 🏉
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Les rouge et noir in the #Top14 semis, a proud father in Albi, and some top-drawer saucisson, all in this week’s Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch (out early with the champions playing on Friday!)
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Are Toulouse under pressure?
Les rouge et noir in the Top 14 semi-finals are the focus of week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch
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June 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Les rouge et noir in the #Top14 semis, a proud father in Albi, and some top-drawer saucisson, all in this week’s Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch (out early with the champions playing on Friday!)
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Pretty dire game but an enjoyable couple of days spent in Twickenham and Richmond for the Prem Final.
Not quite done with the 24/25 season yet, looking forward to the last couple of games this weekend.
Not quite done with the 24/25 season yet, looking forward to the last couple of games this weekend.
June 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Pretty dire game but an enjoyable couple of days spent in Twickenham and Richmond for the Prem Final.
Not quite done with the 24/25 season yet, looking forward to the last couple of games this weekend.
Not quite done with the 24/25 season yet, looking forward to the last couple of games this weekend.
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This is starting to remind me of the saga when Danny Wilson announced he was leaving and Cardiff took about nine months to appoint John Mulvihill after going through a whole bunch of other guys.
All eyes on the Japanese lower leagues for the next Wales coach!
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
All eyes on the Japanese lower leagues for the next Wales coach!
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
Wales head coach twist as Steve Tandy ruled out after new WRU chief's arrival
Wales' search for a new head coach is almost at an end with an appointment imminent
www.walesonline.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is starting to remind me of the saga when Danny Wilson announced he was leaving and Cardiff took about nine months to appoint John Mulvihill after going through a whole bunch of other guys.
All eyes on the Japanese lower leagues for the next Wales coach!
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
All eyes on the Japanese lower leagues for the next Wales coach!
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
Such a shame. Exactly the sort of player Wales need at this level. Size, speed and URC experience.
Young Wales international ruled out of World Championship
#Wales #Cymru #Sport #Walesunder20
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/young-wales-international-ruled-out-31815918
#Wales #Cymru #Sport #Walesunder20
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/young-wales-international-ruled-out-31815918
Young Wales international ruled out of World Championship
The 20-year-old was one of the heroes of the stirring victory over Grand Slam-chasing England back in March
www.walesonline.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Such a shame. Exactly the sort of player Wales need at this level. Size, speed and URC experience.
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🚨 Real Madrid’s Juni Calafat returns to Spain after deal in place on personal terms with Franco Mastantuono. Long term deal in place and Real Madrid now working to seal the agreement with River Plate, different structure than the clause. Mastantuono loved the call with Xabi.
June 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🚨 Real Madrid’s Juni Calafat returns to Spain after deal in place on personal terms with Franco Mastantuono. Long term deal in place and Real Madrid now working to seal the agreement with River Plate, different structure than the clause. Mastantuono loved the call with Xabi.
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Meet Gabriele Biancheri: the 18-year-old Manchester United youth forward who could choose Canada over Wales ahead of the World Cup. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CanMNT
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6402601/2025/06/04/gabriele-biancheri-canada-manchester-united-wales-italy/
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6402601/2025/06/04/gabriele-biancheri-canada-manchester-united-wales-italy/
June 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Meet Gabriele Biancheri: the 18-year-old Manchester United youth forward who could choose Canada over Wales ahead of the World Cup. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CanMNT
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6402601/2025/06/04/gabriele-biancheri-canada-manchester-united-wales-italy/
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6402601/2025/06/04/gabriele-biancheri-canada-manchester-united-wales-italy/
On the verge of signing for PSG according to reports, with Real Madrid also sniffing about. No surprise, absolute baller.
Went to the River Plate game tonight and I’ll never experience a better atmosphere for as long as I live. Also, Franco Mastantuono is going to be a superstar, 17 years old and he was phenomenal.
June 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On the verge of signing for PSG according to reports, with Real Madrid also sniffing about. No surprise, absolute baller.
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And this is cool
Rupeni Caucaunibuca's son, Rupeni Caucaunibuca Junior, has agreed a move to Montpellier's academy
Toulouse, Clermont and the Blues were interested in the 17-year-old
He's ran a 11.02s 100m...
No pressure, kid
Rupeni Caucaunibuca's son, Rupeni Caucaunibuca Junior, has agreed a move to Montpellier's academy
Toulouse, Clermont and the Blues were interested in the 17-year-old
He's ran a 11.02s 100m...
No pressure, kid
June 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
And this is cool
Rupeni Caucaunibuca's son, Rupeni Caucaunibuca Junior, has agreed a move to Montpellier's academy
Toulouse, Clermont and the Blues were interested in the 17-year-old
He's ran a 11.02s 100m...
No pressure, kid
Rupeni Caucaunibuca's son, Rupeni Caucaunibuca Junior, has agreed a move to Montpellier's academy
Toulouse, Clermont and the Blues were interested in the 17-year-old
He's ran a 11.02s 100m...
No pressure, kid
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Champ Rugby and Pro D2 could both be shown on Premier Sports next season according to City AM.
The Pro D2 wasn't shown in Ireland or the UK for 5 years. From next season, the French second division could have two broadcasters here 📺
The Pro D2 wasn't shown in Ireland or the UK for 5 years. From next season, the French second division could have two broadcasters here 📺
May 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Champ Rugby and Pro D2 could both be shown on Premier Sports next season according to City AM.
The Pro D2 wasn't shown in Ireland or the UK for 5 years. From next season, the French second division could have two broadcasters here 📺
The Pro D2 wasn't shown in Ireland or the UK for 5 years. From next season, the French second division could have two broadcasters here 📺
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The 27th of May is seemingly a very good day for Welsh club rugby.
May 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The 27th of May is seemingly a very good day for Welsh club rugby.
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Cardiff Saturday night/ Sunday morning was one of the best post-match atmospheres I've ever experienced
UBB players milling around town, fans drinking with them in different bars, proper old-school, how it should be
I bumped into Maxime Lamothe, Matis Perchaud and Guido Petti
#ChampionsCup
UBB players milling around town, fans drinking with them in different bars, proper old-school, how it should be
I bumped into Maxime Lamothe, Matis Perchaud and Guido Petti
#ChampionsCup
All the fall-out about Pollock and Jalibert is quite funny
I've seen photos of them drinking together in a Cardiff bar after the game
Any 'bad blood' got drank away
Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman also there with Jalibert
I've seen photos of them drinking together in a Cardiff bar after the game
Any 'bad blood' got drank away
Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman also there with Jalibert
May 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Cardiff Saturday night/ Sunday morning was one of the best post-match atmospheres I've ever experienced
UBB players milling around town, fans drinking with them in different bars, proper old-school, how it should be
I bumped into Maxime Lamothe, Matis Perchaud and Guido Petti
#ChampionsCup
UBB players milling around town, fans drinking with them in different bars, proper old-school, how it should be
I bumped into Maxime Lamothe, Matis Perchaud and Guido Petti
#ChampionsCup
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neathrfc.com/mark-jones/
Sad news. Mark Jones was a key player during Neath's dominance of the late 80s / early 90s.
Sad news. Mark Jones was a key player during Neath's dominance of the late 80s / early 90s.
MARK JONES
Official Website of Neath Rugby Football Club
neathrfc.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
neathrfc.com/mark-jones/
Sad news. Mark Jones was a key player during Neath's dominance of the late 80s / early 90s.
Sad news. Mark Jones was a key player during Neath's dominance of the late 80s / early 90s.
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Manchester United striker Gabriele Biancheri could be involved in a potential tug-of-war between Wales and Canada
Man Utd striker Gabriele Biancheri could be involved in Wales-Canada tug-of-war
Manchester United striker Gabriele Biancheri could be involved in a potential tug-of-war between Wales and Canada. The Cardiff-born 18-year-old, who left his hometown club to move north in February 20...
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May 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
😔
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Having upset the two tournament favourites, Northampton and Bordeaux face off for the biggest prize in club rugby this Saturday. With the stakes higher than ever, we break down where this Saturday's Champions Cup Final shall be won and lost...
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So who wins the Champions Cup Final 2025? | Northampton Saints vs Union Bordeaux Begles
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
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May 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Having upset the two tournament favourites, Northampton and Bordeaux face off for the biggest prize in club rugby this Saturday. With the stakes higher than ever, we break down where this Saturday's Champions Cup Final shall be won and lost...
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History might have been different if Jalibert hadn't done his knee ligaments here on his debut, in the Sexton drop-goal game ... and then again in a pre-season warm-up in late August - going on to miss more than a year of rugby
Romain Ntamack made his international debut in the 2019 Six Nations
Romain Ntamack made his international debut in the 2019 Six Nations
This bloke (or boy) has come a long way since his France debut in 2018
A piece on UBB's Matthieu Jalibert before Saturday's #ChampionsCup final will be out tomorrow
A piece on UBB's Matthieu Jalibert before Saturday's #ChampionsCup final will be out tomorrow
May 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
History might have been different if Jalibert hadn't done his knee ligaments here on his debut, in the Sexton drop-goal game ... and then again in a pre-season warm-up in late August - going on to miss more than a year of rugby
Romain Ntamack made his international debut in the 2019 Six Nations
Romain Ntamack made his international debut in the 2019 Six Nations
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More great news:
The Champions Cup final will be shown live for free on YouTube 👏
www.cityam.com/champions-cu...
The Champions Cup final will be shown live for free on YouTube 👏
www.cityam.com/champions-cu...
Champions Cup: YouTube to show Northampton vs Bordeaux final
The Investec Champions Cup final between Northampton Saints and Bordeaux will be shown by Premier Sports on YouTube.
www.cityam.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
More great news:
The Champions Cup final will be shown live for free on YouTube 👏
www.cityam.com/champions-cu...
The Champions Cup final will be shown live for free on YouTube 👏
www.cityam.com/champions-cu...
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BREAKING: FR-UK YouTube Channel Secures UK Broadcast Rights to Pro D2 — Coverage Starts This Week #Rugby #ProD2 #YouTubeChannel
BREAKING: FR-UK YouTube Channel Secures UK Broadcast Rights to Pro D2 — Coverage Starts This Week
The Pro D2 is finally returning to screens in the UK
www.rugbybroadcast.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
BREAKING: FR-UK YouTube Channel Secures UK Broadcast Rights to Pro D2 — Coverage Starts This Week #Rugby #ProD2 #YouTubeChannel
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FFR confirm the Ireland match will be at the Stade de France
The other two are up in the air!
The other two are up in the air!
The FFR a little cryptic on where France's #SixNations games will be next year...
"The stadiums will be announced soon. Discussions are underway with many local authorities to welcome the games across the country"
"The stadiums will be announced soon. Discussions are underway with many local authorities to welcome the games across the country"
May 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
FFR confirm the Ireland match will be at the Stade de France
The other two are up in the air!
The other two are up in the air!
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On Saturday night, the story broke that the WRU are set to cut a region. We spoke to one region and more beside and tried to find out what the current state of play is, and whether fans should be worried.
youtu.be/1Mr0WmVwdnc
youtu.be/1Mr0WmVwdnc
So are Wales cutting a region? We asked and found out
YouTube video by More Squidge Rugby
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May 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On Saturday night, the story broke that the WRU are set to cut a region. We spoke to one region and more beside and tried to find out what the current state of play is, and whether fans should be worried.
youtu.be/1Mr0WmVwdnc
youtu.be/1Mr0WmVwdnc
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I wouldn't wish Welsh Rugby on anyone.
May 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I wouldn't wish Welsh Rugby on anyone.
Can’t wait to see Jalibert and Bielle-Biarrey in Cardiff next week (injuries permitting, don’t wanna jinx them). Both outstanding again today.
May 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Can’t wait to see Jalibert and Bielle-Biarrey in Cardiff next week (injuries permitting, don’t wanna jinx them). Both outstanding again today.
Delighted to see Scarlets in for Ioan Jones. Young and Welsh qualified with an excellent pedigree in U20s rugby - exactly the type of player the Welsh pro clubs should be all over.
May 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Delighted to see Scarlets in for Ioan Jones. Young and Welsh qualified with an excellent pedigree in U20s rugby - exactly the type of player the Welsh pro clubs should be all over.