Sei Williams
@seiwilliams.bsky.social
Cymro
Awdur / Author 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong' a 'Deffro'r Ddraig: Rygbi Cymru 1995-2024'
Mas nawr / Out now ar https://www.ylolfa.com/authors/46720593/seimon-williams
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Blog: gwladrugby.cymru
Awdur / Author 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong' a 'Deffro'r Ddraig: Rygbi Cymru 1995-2024'
Mas nawr / Out now ar https://www.ylolfa.com/authors/46720593/seimon-williams
https://amzn.eu/d/eh1qFdl
Blog: gwladrugby.cymru
"The normalisation of decline, the quiet acceptance of humiliation, and the patronising insistence that there were “positives” to take from a 52-point loss. Really? "
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
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Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"The normalisation of decline, the quiet acceptance of humiliation, and the patronising insistence that there were “positives” to take from a 52-point loss. Really? "
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t...
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t...
Ooh, look!
It's only @squidgerugby.bsky.social displaying "Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?" while discussing the latest shenanigans.
Joyously, two years after publication, things are only going wronger.
Buy it, and drive yourselves into an impotent rage, here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Welsh-Rugby-...
It's only @squidgerugby.bsky.social displaying "Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?" while discussing the latest shenanigans.
Joyously, two years after publication, things are only going wronger.
Buy it, and drive yourselves into an impotent rage, here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Welsh-Rugby-...
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ooh, look!
It's only @squidgerugby.bsky.social displaying "Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?" while discussing the latest shenanigans.
Joyously, two years after publication, things are only going wronger.
Buy it, and drive yourselves into an impotent rage, here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Welsh-Rugby-...
It's only @squidgerugby.bsky.social displaying "Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?" while discussing the latest shenanigans.
Joyously, two years after publication, things are only going wronger.
Buy it, and drive yourselves into an impotent rage, here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Welsh-Rugby-...
An interesting read on the confusion within the WRU's proposals - there's some good in them, but the whole is let down by a lack of understanding of and empathy for Welsh rugby. And for Wales.
A long read on the WRU’s terrible PR work, how the plans for the professional game lack any feel for Welsh rugby, and how we as Cardiff supporters can play a major role in trying to salvage a successful future for the club. cardiffrugbylife.wales/2025/11/02/s...
Supporters hold the keys at Cardiff
There may eventually come a time in Welsh rugby when there’s not constant off-field wranglings, arguments, threats and general chaos, and what will we do with ourselves… it won’t …
cardiffrugbylife.wales
November 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
An interesting read on the confusion within the WRU's proposals - there's some good in them, but the whole is let down by a lack of understanding of and empathy for Welsh rugby. And for Wales.
"James Lowe puts his foot down".
a man is riding a mobility scooter down a sidewalk
ALT: a man is riding a mobility scooter down a sidewalk
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November 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"James Lowe puts his foot down".
It's quite difficult to roll away when Ryan has just flopped all over the Irish carrier and NZ tackler from waaay in front.
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It's quite difficult to roll away when Ryan has just flopped all over the Irish carrier and NZ tackler from waaay in front.
"You could argue that Tadhg Beirne took action to *stop* it being a head on head".
By turning his shoulder into his head, Craig?
By turning his shoulder into his head, Craig?
November 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"You could argue that Tadhg Beirne took action to *stop* it being a head on head".
By turning his shoulder into his head, Craig?
By turning his shoulder into his head, Craig?
A thrilling game.
an older man in a tuxedo and bow tie is sitting at a table with glasses of water .
ALT: an older man in a tuxedo and bow tie is sitting at a table with glasses of water .
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November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A thrilling game.
Hang on. It isn't 77 minutes at 14, is it? It's 20, surely?
November 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hang on. It isn't 77 minutes at 14, is it? It's 20, surely?
The US shutdown taking effect at Soldiers Field, then.
November 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The US shutdown taking effect at Soldiers Field, then.
The biggest condemnation of the WRU in the time of the golden generation of the late 2000s and into the 2010s is that nobody ever thought - not even once - that Wales would, or even could, beat the All Blacks.
What a waste.
What a waste.
November 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The biggest condemnation of the WRU in the time of the golden generation of the late 2000s and into the 2010s is that nobody ever thought - not even once - that Wales would, or even could, beat the All Blacks.
What a waste.
What a waste.
31 October is quite the day in All Black history.
In 1972, they lost at Stradey to the only Welsh team to beat them since the invention of colour television.
Then lost again, 6 years to the day later, to Munster.
21 years on, they got ambushed at the RWC SF by France in the greatest of games. 1/
In 1972, they lost at Stradey to the only Welsh team to beat them since the invention of colour television.
Then lost again, 6 years to the day later, to Munster.
21 years on, they got ambushed at the RWC SF by France in the greatest of games. 1/
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
31 October is quite the day in All Black history.
In 1972, they lost at Stradey to the only Welsh team to beat them since the invention of colour television.
Then lost again, 6 years to the day later, to Munster.
21 years on, they got ambushed at the RWC SF by France in the greatest of games. 1/
In 1972, they lost at Stradey to the only Welsh team to beat them since the invention of colour television.
Then lost again, 6 years to the day later, to Munster.
21 years on, they got ambushed at the RWC SF by France in the greatest of games. 1/
Paul Thorburn says hi.
(And then goes on to say some dodgy stuff about nationality and rugby's eligibility rules).
(And then goes on to say some dodgy stuff about nationality and rugby's eligibility rules).
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Paul Thorburn says hi.
(And then goes on to say some dodgy stuff about nationality and rugby's eligibility rules).
(And then goes on to say some dodgy stuff about nationality and rugby's eligibility rules).
"When they said four, were they to be believed then? Or are we to believe them now with three? Does that mean they weren’t sure then? Or are they not sure now? After all, they wanted two regions. Or so they said. Then."
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
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Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
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Following the Data. Or the People. Or The Strategy.
But trust doesn’t survive this kind of inconsistency. Every pivot undermines the last promise. Every confident declaration is another reminder that those making the decisions have little accountabi…
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October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"When they said four, were they to be believed then? Or are we to believe them now with three? Does that mean they weren’t sure then? Or are they not sure now? After all, they wanted two regions. Or so they said. Then."
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/f...
Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/f...
It must be a while since only one Welsh club lost on a URC weekend.
October 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It must be a while since only one Welsh club lost on a URC weekend.
Grateful for the invitation to witter on about the WRU's latest wheeze on last night's ScrumV special.
For those who've been asking - no, I do not live in a sauna.
Oh, and get 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?' from all good (and bad) bookshops. tinyurl.com/34pskv3x
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
For those who've been asking - no, I do not live in a sauna.
Oh, and get 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?' from all good (and bad) bookshops. tinyurl.com/34pskv3x
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Scrum V - Welsh Rugby Special
Join Lauren Salter and guests as they react to the findings of the WRU’s recent review and consultation into the future of elite game in Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Grateful for the invitation to witter on about the WRU's latest wheeze on last night's ScrumV special.
For those who've been asking - no, I do not live in a sauna.
Oh, and get 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?' from all good (and bad) bookshops. tinyurl.com/34pskv3x
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
For those who've been asking - no, I do not live in a sauna.
Oh, and get 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?' from all good (and bad) bookshops. tinyurl.com/34pskv3x
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
A worst-of-all-worlds bad decision. And entirely on brand gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/a...
A worst-of-all-worlds bad decision. And entirely on brand
Today’s is a decision so worst-of-all-possible-outcomes bad that it is, for the WRU, entirely on-brand. It is so very, very WRU.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A worst-of-all-worlds bad decision. And entirely on brand gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/a...
I mean, come on...
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I mean, come on...
Rather splendidly, the WRU's press release today contains some hyperlinks to..well, it's not quite clear where, really.
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Rather splendidly, the WRU's press release today contains some hyperlinks to..well, it's not quite clear where, really.
So the three surviving teams, by 2030, will be on budgets of £7.8m.
That's lower than Edinburgh's budget today. Benetton are already on over £7m and forecast a 30% increase by the end of the decade.
That's lower than Edinburgh's budget today. Benetton are already on over £7m and forecast a 30% increase by the end of the decade.
October 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
So the three surviving teams, by 2030, will be on budgets of £7.8m.
That's lower than Edinburgh's budget today. Benetton are already on over £7m and forecast a 30% increase by the end of the decade.
That's lower than Edinburgh's budget today. Benetton are already on over £7m and forecast a 30% increase by the end of the decade.
I'm going for David Moffett and Former Cambodia Dictator Pol Pot.
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I'm going for David Moffett and Former Cambodia Dictator Pol Pot.
A WRU decision so catastrophically, worst-of-all-possible-options bad that it is entirely on brand.
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A WRU decision so catastrophically, worst-of-all-possible-options bad that it is entirely on brand.
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Welsh learners! My new book, British Mammals incl 12 animals, each with a short description, annotated illustration & vocab.
I need to raise a bit of cash to license a few illustrations, so why not preregister for my Kickstarter?
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And please do share!
I need to raise a bit of cash to license a few illustrations, so why not preregister for my Kickstarter?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/suw...
And please do share!
Coming soon: Mamaliaid Prydain
Mamaliaid Prydain (British Mammals) is a short factual ebook for Welsh learners which will help you expand your vocabulary.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Welsh learners! My new book, British Mammals incl 12 animals, each with a short description, annotated illustration & vocab.
I need to raise a bit of cash to license a few illustrations, so why not preregister for my Kickstarter?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/suw...
And please do share!
I need to raise a bit of cash to license a few illustrations, so why not preregister for my Kickstarter?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/suw...
And please do share!
Reposted by Sei Williams
Cheers to @gwladrugby.bsky.social for joining me for this week's @bloodandmud.bsky.social.
You think I spend too much time talking about how shit Welsh rugby is usually? Brothers and sisters, strap in.
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You think I spend too much time talking about how shit Welsh rugby is usually? Brothers and sisters, strap in.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Cheers to @gwladrugby.bsky.social for joining me for this week's @bloodandmud.bsky.social.
You think I spend too much time talking about how shit Welsh rugby is usually? Brothers and sisters, strap in.
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You think I spend too much time talking about how shit Welsh rugby is usually? Brothers and sisters, strap in.
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Great chat with Ben James this morning about our survey and what might happen next in the latest Welsh rugby saga - you can read it on the Inside Welsh Rugby Substack here: walesrugby.substack.com/p/whats-in-a...
What's in an answer?
After a month of surveys and listening, Welsh rugby nears a decision on its radical plans to change
walesrugby.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Great chat with Ben James this morning about our survey and what might happen next in the latest Welsh rugby saga - you can read it on the Inside Welsh Rugby Substack here: walesrugby.substack.com/p/whats-in-a...
Noson hudolus yn Rhoshirwaun tymhestlog neithiwr.
Gruff yn wych, wrth reswm. Sawl can o Dim Probs, wrth gwrs, ac ambell glasur Ffa Coffi a SFA hefyd.
Małgola, No! a Pys Melyn yn wych wrth gefnogi.
Gwerth gyrru trwy'r storm!
Gruff yn wych, wrth reswm. Sawl can o Dim Probs, wrth gwrs, ac ambell glasur Ffa Coffi a SFA hefyd.
Małgola, No! a Pys Melyn yn wych wrth gefnogi.
Gwerth gyrru trwy'r storm!
October 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Noson hudolus yn Rhoshirwaun tymhestlog neithiwr.
Gruff yn wych, wrth reswm. Sawl can o Dim Probs, wrth gwrs, ac ambell glasur Ffa Coffi a SFA hefyd.
Małgola, No! a Pys Melyn yn wych wrth gefnogi.
Gwerth gyrru trwy'r storm!
Gruff yn wych, wrth reswm. Sawl can o Dim Probs, wrth gwrs, ac ambell glasur Ffa Coffi a SFA hefyd.
Małgola, No! a Pys Melyn yn wych wrth gefnogi.
Gwerth gyrru trwy'r storm!