Iestyn Rhys Thomas
@iestyn21.bsky.social
Freelance Sports Journalist | Writer for Talking Rugby Union & South Wales Argus | USW Sports Journalism Graduate | Previous work includes WalesOnline, The Rugby Paper, Pontypridd RFC & WRU website.
Good to see the response from Wales is just like Welsh Rugby Facebook though 😉
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Good to see the response from Wales is just like Welsh Rugby Facebook though 😉
I’ve noticed I had some mentions during the #IREvRSA game, I’ve seen a score result but hadn’t had time to catch up, could someone fill me in to what happened?
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I’ve noticed I had some mentions during the #IREvRSA game, I’ve seen a score result but hadn’t had time to catch up, could someone fill me in to what happened?
A game I’ve always wanted to report on when I started writing, Wales vs New Zealand.
Yes, the All Blacks should get their 34th consecutive win in this fixture, but intriguing to see the openside battle between Du’Plessis Krifi and Harri Deaves.
Updates and report to come. #WALvNZL
Yes, the All Blacks should get their 34th consecutive win in this fixture, but intriguing to see the openside battle between Du’Plessis Krifi and Harri Deaves.
Updates and report to come. #WALvNZL
November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A game I’ve always wanted to report on when I started writing, Wales vs New Zealand.
Yes, the All Blacks should get their 34th consecutive win in this fixture, but intriguing to see the openside battle between Du’Plessis Krifi and Harri Deaves.
Updates and report to come. #WALvNZL
Yes, the All Blacks should get their 34th consecutive win in this fixture, but intriguing to see the openside battle between Du’Plessis Krifi and Harri Deaves.
Updates and report to come. #WALvNZL
A crucial test for Wales as they look to remain in the top 12 of the World Rankings, with Eddie Jones’ Japan the visitors to the Principality Stadium.
Kick off at 5:40pm, updates and match report to follow. #WALvJPN
Kick off at 5:40pm, updates and match report to follow. #WALvJPN
November 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A crucial test for Wales as they look to remain in the top 12 of the World Rankings, with Eddie Jones’ Japan the visitors to the Principality Stadium.
Kick off at 5:40pm, updates and match report to follow. #WALvJPN
Kick off at 5:40pm, updates and match report to follow. #WALvJPN
HT: Wales 14-31 Argentina.
Two scores in the final two minutes for Los Pumas, an encouraging Welsh performance with ball in hand, but a concern defensively. #WALvARG
Two scores in the final two minutes for Los Pumas, an encouraging Welsh performance with ball in hand, but a concern defensively. #WALvARG
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
HT: Wales 14-31 Argentina.
Two scores in the final two minutes for Los Pumas, an encouraging Welsh performance with ball in hand, but a concern defensively. #WALvARG
Two scores in the final two minutes for Los Pumas, an encouraging Welsh performance with ball in hand, but a concern defensively. #WALvARG
At Rodney Parade for a Welsh derby between the Dragons and Ospreys.
The Dragons looking for a fourth consecutive home win against their opponents, the Ospreys looking for their first win in Newport since 2021.
Report and reaction to come for South Wales Argus #DRAvOSP
The Dragons looking for a fourth consecutive home win against their opponents, the Ospreys looking for their first win in Newport since 2021.
Report and reaction to come for South Wales Argus #DRAvOSP
October 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
At Rodney Parade for a Welsh derby between the Dragons and Ospreys.
The Dragons looking for a fourth consecutive home win against their opponents, the Ospreys looking for their first win in Newport since 2021.
Report and reaction to come for South Wales Argus #DRAvOSP
The Dragons looking for a fourth consecutive home win against their opponents, the Ospreys looking for their first win in Newport since 2021.
Report and reaction to come for South Wales Argus #DRAvOSP
HT: Cardiff City 0-1 Reading
A few boos around the Cardiff City Stadium after a poor first half for the Bluebirds.
Lewis Wing’s long range strike the difference at the interval.
A few boos around the Cardiff City Stadium after a poor first half for the Bluebirds.
Lewis Wing’s long range strike the difference at the interval.
October 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
HT: Cardiff City 0-1 Reading
A few boos around the Cardiff City Stadium after a poor first half for the Bluebirds.
Lewis Wing’s long range strike the difference at the interval.
A few boos around the Cardiff City Stadium after a poor first half for the Bluebirds.
Lewis Wing’s long range strike the difference at the interval.
⚽️ | Some football between Cardiff City and Reading for me this afternoon.
Kickoff 3PM, my normal service will resume at approximately 7:15pm.
Kickoff 3PM, my normal service will resume at approximately 7:15pm.
October 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
⚽️ | Some football between Cardiff City and Reading for me this afternoon.
Kickoff 3PM, my normal service will resume at approximately 7:15pm.
Kickoff 3PM, my normal service will resume at approximately 7:15pm.
*deep sigh in Superbru predictor*
October 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
*deep sigh in Superbru predictor*
🏉 | My first URC game of the season, a trip to Parc Y Scarlets as Dwayne Peel’s Scarlets look for their first win of the season following last week’s postponement.
They face a Stormers side looking to start the season with three wins from three.
Kickoff at 7:45pm. #URC
They face a Stormers side looking to start the season with three wins from three.
Kickoff at 7:45pm. #URC
October 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🏉 | My first URC game of the season, a trip to Parc Y Scarlets as Dwayne Peel’s Scarlets look for their first win of the season following last week’s postponement.
They face a Stormers side looking to start the season with three wins from three.
Kickoff at 7:45pm. #URC
They face a Stormers side looking to start the season with three wins from three.
Kickoff at 7:45pm. #URC
I want to say Australia are top on 11 points, this is what RugbyPass are saying before updating the NZ vs SA result.
September 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I want to say Australia are top on 11 points, this is what RugbyPass are saying before updating the NZ vs SA result.
Busy day yesterday.
The briefest of cameos on Newyddion S4C to discuss the WRU optimal solution.
Before appearing on LBC News last night to explain the situation with Charlotte Lynch.
Full 7-minute interview can be found here, image is timestamp of when interview starts!
The briefest of cameos on Newyddion S4C to discuss the WRU optimal solution.
Before appearing on LBC News last night to explain the situation with Charlotte Lynch.
Full 7-minute interview can be found here, image is timestamp of when interview starts!
August 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Busy day yesterday.
The briefest of cameos on Newyddion S4C to discuss the WRU optimal solution.
Before appearing on LBC News last night to explain the situation with Charlotte Lynch.
Full 7-minute interview can be found here, image is timestamp of when interview starts!
The briefest of cameos on Newyddion S4C to discuss the WRU optimal solution.
Before appearing on LBC News last night to explain the situation with Charlotte Lynch.
Full 7-minute interview can be found here, image is timestamp of when interview starts!
✍️| Something totally different for me, a football match! ⚽️
Cardiff City vs Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup. Kickoff at 7:45pm.
Cardiff City vs Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup. Kickoff at 7:45pm.
August 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
✍️| Something totally different for me, a football match! ⚽️
Cardiff City vs Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup. Kickoff at 7:45pm.
Cardiff City vs Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup. Kickoff at 7:45pm.
CXO of House of Luxury Simon Kozlowski is already an interesting character.
August 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
CXO of House of Luxury Simon Kozlowski is already an interesting character.
Enjoyed today at the Principality Stadium, great to hear from Steve Tandy and Abi Tierney.
Pieces to come soon I hope! A big thanks to Talking Rugby Union for the opportunity.
Pieces to come soon I hope! A big thanks to Talking Rugby Union for the opportunity.
August 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Enjoyed today at the Principality Stadium, great to hear from Steve Tandy and Abi Tierney.
Pieces to come soon I hope! A big thanks to Talking Rugby Union for the opportunity.
Pieces to come soon I hope! A big thanks to Talking Rugby Union for the opportunity.
Tell me you don’t watch the Top14 without telling me you don’t watch the Top14
August 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Tell me you don’t watch the Top14 without telling me you don’t watch the Top14
Well, my running joke for the last four years is about to come to an abrupt end.
This selection has made me question everything I know about the sport, which makes total sense considering I haven’t got a job yet.
I do hope he makes a good impact though.
This selection has made me question everything I know about the sport, which makes total sense considering I haven’t got a job yet.
I do hope he makes a good impact though.
July 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Well, my running joke for the last four years is about to come to an abrupt end.
This selection has made me question everything I know about the sport, which makes total sense considering I haven’t got a job yet.
I do hope he makes a good impact though.
This selection has made me question everything I know about the sport, which makes total sense considering I haven’t got a job yet.
I do hope he makes a good impact though.
Jac Morgan is very unlucky not to make the test team, yet I'm struggling to find the narrative of "he's finally playing with good players around him"
Especially when he has to put up with this on Tuesday evening.
Especially when he has to put up with this on Tuesday evening.
July 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Jac Morgan is very unlucky not to make the test team, yet I'm struggling to find the narrative of "he's finally playing with good players around him"
Especially when he has to put up with this on Tuesday evening.
Especially when he has to put up with this on Tuesday evening.
Got to wear a funny little hat today. 🎓
A really enjoyable three years at the University of South Wales on a largely enjoyable course and some great mates (not in shot)
Now to read up on the WRU news from this afternoon……
A really enjoyable three years at the University of South Wales on a largely enjoyable course and some great mates (not in shot)
Now to read up on the WRU news from this afternoon……
July 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Got to wear a funny little hat today. 🎓
A really enjoyable three years at the University of South Wales on a largely enjoyable course and some great mates (not in shot)
Now to read up on the WRU news from this afternoon……
A really enjoyable three years at the University of South Wales on a largely enjoyable course and some great mates (not in shot)
Now to read up on the WRU news from this afternoon……
Meanwhile at Rhigos RFC…..
July 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Meanwhile at Rhigos RFC…..
Could have been better, could have been a whole lot worse. I think that sums me up pretty nicely. 📚🎓
June 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Could have been better, could have been a whole lot worse. I think that sums me up pretty nicely. 📚🎓