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Hang it from a lamp post.
Coming to a stadium near you.... soon.
Coming to a stadium near you.... soon.
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So, WRU have a shortlist of 2 to buy Cardiff which may or may not include Y11.
If anyone other than Y11 buys them, the new owners will go into a tender with no guarantees of winning it? After spending up to £16m for the team?
If anyone other than Y11 buys them, the new owners will go into a tender with no guarantees of winning it? After spending up to £16m for the team?
Cardiff Rugby sale enters final stage as WRU shortlists two bidders
The WRU are on the verge of selling Cardiff Rugby
www.walesonline.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
So, WRU have a shortlist of 2 to buy Cardiff which may or may not include Y11.
If anyone other than Y11 buys them, the new owners will go into a tender with no guarantees of winning it? After spending up to £16m for the team?
If anyone other than Y11 buys them, the new owners will go into a tender with no guarantees of winning it? After spending up to £16m for the team?
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So for all of the Ospreys/Cardiff merger chat that has dominated the Welsh media for the last month…. WalesOnline reporting Y11 aren't even in the final two bidders, if they even bid at all.
A cynic might wonder if, for certain members of the media, creating that damaging narrative was the point?
A cynic might wonder if, for certain members of the media, creating that damaging narrative was the point?
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
So for all of the Ospreys/Cardiff merger chat that has dominated the Welsh media for the last month…. WalesOnline reporting Y11 aren't even in the final two bidders, if they even bid at all.
A cynic might wonder if, for certain members of the media, creating that damaging narrative was the point?
A cynic might wonder if, for certain members of the media, creating that damaging narrative was the point?
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The URC returns tonight! 🙌
Three rounds of fixtures over the festive period and plenty to look forward to 🏉🎄
And after an encouraging European window, @iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts on what’s coming up next for the Welsh regions 🏴👇
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/urc-back-for...
📸 Inpho
Three rounds of fixtures over the festive period and plenty to look forward to 🏉🎄
And after an encouraging European window, @iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts on what’s coming up next for the Welsh regions 🏴👇
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/urc-back-for...
📸 Inpho
December 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The URC returns tonight! 🙌
Three rounds of fixtures over the festive period and plenty to look forward to 🏉🎄
And after an encouraging European window, @iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts on what’s coming up next for the Welsh regions 🏴👇
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/urc-back-for...
📸 Inpho
Three rounds of fixtures over the festive period and plenty to look forward to 🏉🎄
And after an encouraging European window, @iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts on what’s coming up next for the Welsh regions 🏴👇
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/urc-back-for...
📸 Inpho
Gutted for Ellie. 🥈 😢
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Gutted for Ellie. 🥈 😢
Nice to see a bit of player power in action
Dax players threaten to boycott #ProD2 match v Grenoble on Friday, following the club's 9-point deduction, in protest over "clear absence of presence and leadership from the club's management"
www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/12/16/p...
www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/12/16/p...
Après la lourde sanction, les joueurs de Dax menacent de ne pas jouer contre Grenoble
Dax a été condamné par la commission de discipline et de régulation du rugby français à une amende de 7 000 € mais surtout de neuf points fermes et de trois points avec sursis. Après cette lourde sanc...
www.rugbyrama.fr
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Nice to see a bit of player power in action
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The experience of 2014 should be enough to teach us that getting the numbers to call an EGM means nothing without significant and widespread support, but we seem set for a pretty febrile end of the year.
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
WRU Council member resigns after losing confidence in board's plans
He announced he was quitting at a meeting on Monday
www.walesonline.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The experience of 2014 should be enough to teach us that getting the numbers to call an EGM means nothing without significant and widespread support, but we seem set for a pretty febrile end of the year.
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
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“Welsh rugby often behaves as though reality were optional. Warning signs ignored. Decisions delayed. Problems discussed endlessly, so long as they were never properly addressed.”
“Welsh rugby often behaves as though reality were optional. Warning signs ignored. Decisions delayed. Problems discussed endlessly, so long as they were never properly addressed.”
A Time For Ownership
Welsh rugby often behaves as though reality were optional. Warning signs ignored. Decisions delayed. Problems discussed endlessly, so long as they were never properly addressed.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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“Welsh rugby often behaves as though reality were optional. Warning signs ignored. Decisions delayed. Problems discussed endlessly, so long as they were never properly addressed.”
“Welsh rugby often behaves as though reality were optional. Warning signs ignored. Decisions delayed. Problems discussed endlessly, so long as they were never properly addressed.”
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Why is there so much negativity around central contracts and being employed by the WRU? Is it the NDAs? Is it the institutionalised misogyny? Is it the sexism? Maybe the toxic and vindictive culture? Or the homophobia? Puzzling ... isn't it?
December 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Why is there so much negativity around central contracts and being employed by the WRU? Is it the NDAs? Is it the institutionalised misogyny? Is it the sexism? Maybe the toxic and vindictive culture? Or the homophobia? Puzzling ... isn't it?
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"You can choose to ignore reality. Youcannot choose immunity from reality. Reality, unlike WRU governance strategies, is not pending or subject to external consultants".
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
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Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
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A Time For Ownership
Welsh rugby often behaves as though reality were optional. Warning signs ignored. Decisions delayed. Problems discussed endlessly, so long as they were never properly addressed.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"You can choose to ignore reality. Youcannot choose immunity from reality. Reality, unlike WRU governance strategies, is not pending or subject to external consultants".
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a...
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a...
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Merry Christmas!
Our biggest load of stuff ever.
Our biggest load of stuff ever.
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Merry Christmas!
Our biggest load of stuff ever.
Our biggest load of stuff ever.
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These annual selection boxes are becoming as much a staple of Christmas viewing as the double issue Radio Times.
Bravo, the squidges.
Bravo, the squidges.
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
These annual selection boxes are becoming as much a staple of Christmas viewing as the double issue Radio Times.
Bravo, the squidges.
Bravo, the squidges.
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President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner go against everything the great office of FIFA Peace Prize Winner stands for.
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner go against everything the great office of FIFA Peace Prize Winner stands for.
Dear Dave Reddin, RCK, Abi Tierney and the WRU Board,
Please stop "striving."
It's not helping.
Just go. All of you.
If you have any sense of dignity you would resign now.
You're doing a terrible job.
We told you this.
Listen.
Go.
Now.
Please stop "striving."
It's not helping.
Just go. All of you.
If you have any sense of dignity you would resign now.
You're doing a terrible job.
We told you this.
Listen.
Go.
Now.
December 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Dear Dave Reddin, RCK, Abi Tierney and the WRU Board,
Please stop "striving."
It's not helping.
Just go. All of you.
If you have any sense of dignity you would resign now.
You're doing a terrible job.
We told you this.
Listen.
Go.
Now.
Please stop "striving."
It's not helping.
Just go. All of you.
If you have any sense of dignity you would resign now.
You're doing a terrible job.
We told you this.
Listen.
Go.
Now.
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Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake going to Gloucester is a kick in the teeth for Welsh Rugby. Two genuine top class players. It just feels self destructive to the fabric of the game domestically
December 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake going to Gloucester is a kick in the teeth for Welsh Rugby. Two genuine top class players. It just feels self destructive to the fabric of the game domestically
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Toulouse handed a two-point penalty in the #Top14, with a further two suspended
They've also been fined €45,000, with €15,000 of it suspended
They've also been fined €45,000, with €15,000 of it suspended
In some off the field issues
Toulouse's LNR hearing over Melvyn Jaminet's 2022 transfer from Perpignan started this afternoon in Paris
They risk a points penalty over his €450,000 move
#Top14
Toulouse's LNR hearing over Melvyn Jaminet's 2022 transfer from Perpignan started this afternoon in Paris
They risk a points penalty over his €450,000 move
#Top14
December 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Toulouse handed a two-point penalty in the #Top14, with a further two suspended
They've also been fined €45,000, with €15,000 of it suspended
They've also been fined €45,000, with €15,000 of it suspended
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Creating the right environment = We'll tell you who you have to play for; we'll set your salary; we'll decide which position you play; we'll decide how often you play .... and there's bugger all you can do about it.
Alternatively, ignore all that and play in the Prem. Tough choices.
Alternatively, ignore all that and play in the Prem. Tough choices.
December 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Creating the right environment = We'll tell you who you have to play for; we'll set your salary; we'll decide which position you play; we'll decide how often you play .... and there's bugger all you can do about it.
Alternatively, ignore all that and play in the Prem. Tough choices.
Alternatively, ignore all that and play in the Prem. Tough choices.
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So that's the spine of the Welsh pack for the next 5 years. The three most recent captains of their country. All now playing outside Wales.
And another two of the autumn squad now playing in England.
Well played, WRU. No, really now. Well played.
And another two of the autumn squad now playing in England.
Well played, WRU. No, really now. Well played.
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
So that's the spine of the Welsh pack for the next 5 years. The three most recent captains of their country. All now playing outside Wales.
And another two of the autumn squad now playing in England.
Well played, WRU. No, really now. Well played.
And another two of the autumn squad now playing in England.
Well played, WRU. No, really now. Well played.
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Morgan has been one of the few positives about Welsh rugby recently. A pretty damning indictment of the WRU that he feels the need to leave.
Jac Morgan the first sacrifice to keep the gravy train moving at all costs.
Every key decision the WRU have taken since professionalism has been arrogantly wrong. The latest will prove to be no exception.
Couldn’t organise a pub crawl in St Mary Street
Every key decision the WRU have taken since professionalism has been arrogantly wrong. The latest will prove to be no exception.
Couldn’t organise a pub crawl in St Mary Street
December 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Morgan has been one of the few positives about Welsh rugby recently. A pretty damning indictment of the WRU that he feels the need to leave.
A favour to ask - if you're going to be on the South Terrace at CAP on Friday night (Cardiff, Scarlets or whoever) - pls get in touch.
Hang it from a lamp post.
Coming to a stadium near you.... soon.
Coming to a stadium near you.... soon.
December 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A favour to ask - if you're going to be on the South Terrace at CAP on Friday night (Cardiff, Scarlets or whoever) - pls get in touch.
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Jac Morgan the first sacrifice to keep the gravy train moving at all costs.
Every key decision the WRU have taken since professionalism has been arrogantly wrong. The latest will prove to be no exception.
Couldn’t organise a pub crawl in St Mary Street
Every key decision the WRU have taken since professionalism has been arrogantly wrong. The latest will prove to be no exception.
Couldn’t organise a pub crawl in St Mary Street
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Jac Morgan the first sacrifice to keep the gravy train moving at all costs.
Every key decision the WRU have taken since professionalism has been arrogantly wrong. The latest will prove to be no exception.
Couldn’t organise a pub crawl in St Mary Street
Every key decision the WRU have taken since professionalism has been arrogantly wrong. The latest will prove to be no exception.
Couldn’t organise a pub crawl in St Mary Street
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Jac has made it clear he'd rather have stayed in Swansea.
This isn't about money, or opportunity – it's about the WRU deliberately putting the Ospreys in a position where any new contract offer comes with a huge dose of uncertainty. So he's gone.
An act of pure vandalism we will never forget.
This isn't about money, or opportunity – it's about the WRU deliberately putting the Ospreys in a position where any new contract offer comes with a huge dose of uncertainty. So he's gone.
An act of pure vandalism we will never forget.
Jac Morgan to leave Ospreys at end of season.
Since making his debut for the club, Morgan has made 51 appearances for the Ospreys, made his Wales debut, was named captain for both club and country, and appeared on his first British and Irish Lions tour.
📰 ospreys.info/4q9W3Z9
#OurBloodIsBlack
Since making his debut for the club, Morgan has made 51 appearances for the Ospreys, made his Wales debut, was named captain for both club and country, and appeared on his first British and Irish Lions tour.
📰 ospreys.info/4q9W3Z9
#OurBloodIsBlack
December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Jac has made it clear he'd rather have stayed in Swansea.
This isn't about money, or opportunity – it's about the WRU deliberately putting the Ospreys in a position where any new contract offer comes with a huge dose of uncertainty. So he's gone.
An act of pure vandalism we will never forget.
This isn't about money, or opportunity – it's about the WRU deliberately putting the Ospreys in a position where any new contract offer comes with a huge dose of uncertainty. So he's gone.
An act of pure vandalism we will never forget.
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Jac is not a believer in Dave Reddin's vision.
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Jac is not a believer in Dave Reddin's vision.