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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

Fuck here we are again

Dominated by todays news of Zammit off to NFL

I couldn't even make head nor arse of the squad announcement tbh

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By *heekychopperMan
over a year ago

Swansea

Gonna be lower half of table for sure this year. All bit of a shambles unfolding before our eyes.

Gatland sounding like he had no clue Zammit was off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Weakest squad I can remember - and that’s saying something!

Need to make a space in the WRU trophy cabinet for that wooden spoon I think!

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

I've been saying for years thete should be a two tier European competition with the likes of Spain, Georgia, Romania, and a promotion/relegation for bottom/ top team now I'm glad there isn't.

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach


"Gonna be lower half of table for sure this year. All bit of a shambles unfolding before our eyes.

Gatland sounding like he had no clue Zammit was off"

By the sounds of it no one did !! Why not wait until after the 6 nations though ??

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

I think this year will test even MissP’s legendary faith and positivity!

To be fair (and it’s hard saying that about an O’s fan!), she’s often proved the doubters wrong.

It’s going to be a very young, inexperienced team this year. There are good players emerging, so it’s a year to be patient. Not something the Rugby Mad Welsh Public (copright Western Mail) is noted for .

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

I’m looking forward to coming to Cardiff for my first six nations game. I will be supporting Scotland of course.

Going with another Fab friend so it should be a good trip.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"I’m looking forward to coming to Cardiff for my first six nations game. I will be supporting Scotland of course.

Going with another Fab friend so it should be a good trip. "

Excellent stuff.

I don’t bother with going to the actual game anymore (I’ve seen Wales nearly 90 times!). If I did though, Scotland in Cardiff would be the game I’d enjoy most.

Always loved the way that Welsh and Scottish clubs would visit each other year on year. Good fun around Cardiff too .

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By *ommy2125Man
over a year ago

newport

It's fairly balanced I think, few young uns but as long as they don't try and go it alone should be OK. Just need to keep their heads and manage the key players. Scotland will be key to setting momentum and mind set

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By *elshman12345Man
over a year ago

Bryncethin

Because the Player Pathway training camp starts before then.

I can't see him making it, he's going up against guys the same age as him that have been playing the sport 10years and most of them in front of crowds bigger than he's seen at Twickenham/Principality etc.

But it's a free hit and if he fails I'm sure he'll be picked up by a top level club on his return to rugby

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen


"I've been saying for years thete should be a two tier European competition with the likes of Spain, Georgia, Romania, and a promotion/relegation for bottom/ top team now I'm glad there isn't."

It would make sense competitively but financially a disaster!

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"I’m looking forward to coming to Cardiff for my first six nations game. I will be supporting Scotland of course.

Going with another Fab friend so it should be a good trip. "

Have a lush time

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens


"I’m looking forward to coming to Cardiff for my first six nations game. I will be supporting Scotland of course.

Going with another Fab friend so it should be a good trip.

Excellent stuff.

I'm relatively new to the international scene so I try to get to atleast 1 game be it home or away, prices being what they are. I.love the atmosphere but even in the last few years I've noticed the singing in the ground getting less and less.

I don’t bother with going to the actual game anymore (I’ve seen Wales nearly 90 times!). If I did though, Scotland in Cardiff would be the game I’d enjoy most.

Always loved the way that Welsh and Scottish clubs would visit each other year on year. Good fun around Cardiff too ."

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By *r Romantic 64Man
over a year ago

NEWPORT

Can't see us winning a game tbh and this kicking game bores the arse off me so I won't be watching it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It smacks of start of a 4 year cycle before next world cup to be honest.

At least it's 5 games to enjoy and have a few beers

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By *heoriginalCJMan
over a year ago

mystic valley

Just watched an interesting interview with an NFL player and he said LRZ would be earning more than his current salary as a practice player than as a professional rugby player. I say he's got a good head on him and I hope he does well

As for the team, stop looking at the present and start looking forward. We've lost so many of the old hands it's inevitable that a rebuild of new blood will have to happen.

So just get behind these new young men and enjoy their international journey with them

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By *wm19Man
over a year ago

Cardiff

Forgot about anything than bringing through the youngsters this year and probably next year too. Will be lucky to win any games but we also have to recognize that we are at the beginning of a new cycle for the squad. Hard times but better things to come down the line.

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

There is a silver lining to help grasped here, yes we are blooding loads of new faces, and others have limited international experience but in that like many comments on here no one expects much, which always leaves open to surprise the cocky bastards.

I'll support them win, lose or draw.

C'MON CYMRU

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By *s228Man
over a year ago

swansea

We have no chance of winning it, Sooner Gats moves on the better, in my opinion

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

I think he purposely signed a 2 year contract to match that of Edwards in France because Edwards wants head coach next and I think wales are lining hin up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've been saying for years thete should be a two tier European competition with the likes of Spain, Georgia, Romania, and a promotion/relegation for bottom/ top team now I'm glad there isn't."

And how would that create a better welsh team

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We don’t have the quality of players to even compete at regional level let alone at the top level of international rugby. Who’s fault that is goodness only knows and it says it all when welsh qualified players put their elegances with other countries before their own or move clubs to somewhere where there is a better standard of rugby or a higher pay cheque at the end of it

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens


"I've been saying for years thete should be a two tier European competition with the likes of Spain, Georgia, Romania, and a promotion/relegation for bottom/ top team now I'm glad there isn't.

And how would that create a better welsh team "

It wouldn't necessarily but sometimes you need to look at the prosperity of the game as a whole, bring the fringe teams up with more regular serious competition.

As for the Welsh team it need a major overhaul and investment from the wrfu promote youth through limit the amount of overseas players at regional level to get our prospects game time without going to the English leagues

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Losing games wouldn't bother me as long as we were giving young players game time and get to be competing

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

Ospreys kids smashing it today out in SA

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens


"Ospreys kids smashing it today out in SA "

That no 8 morse is impressive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm staying at the celtic manor resort on 16th March and would love to meet someone or a couple on the evening! Let me know if anyone is interested

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"Ospreys kids smashing it today out in SA

That no 8 morse is impressive "

He's mental

And only just turned 19

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

There are a few green shoots of optimism in Welsh rugby, most from the Ospreys, but it'll be a grim 6N. The front 5 forwards look really poor.

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

Just bumping the thread for new forum users

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"There are a few green shoots of optimism in Welsh rugby, most from the Ospreys, but it'll be a grim 6N. The front 5 forwards look really poor. "

I'd haul Morgan Morse's just turned 19 year old arse out of the U20s and give him the senior captaincy let alone the starting 8 jersey

Boy is bonkers

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

Can't argue that just wish he wore scarlets red but then you would buy him off us like jac morgan

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"Can't argue that just wish he wore scarlets red but then you would buy him off us like jac morgan "

Jac Morgan's ambition was to play for the Ospreys

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

There was better role models to learn off, god that hurts saying that

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"There was better role models to learn off, god that hurts saying that"

Na it's just being honest

He's learnt off Tipuric

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

Tips, Lydiate training with them can only improve him and he was impressive beforehand

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"There are a few green shoots of optimism in Welsh rugby, most from the Ospreys, but it'll be a grim 6N. The front 5 forwards look really poor.

I'd haul Morgan Morse's just turned 19 year old arse out of the U20s and give him the senior captaincy let alone the starting 8 jersey

Boy is bonkers "

I love Morse, but he's played a lot of senior rugby for a 19 year old so I can see why they're holding him back.

He looks a serious talent though and I'm looking forward to seeing a Morse, Morgan and Tipuric backrow at some point for the Ospreys.

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By *hocosexy60Man
over a year ago

cardiff

The Wales VS France home game is also really good as the French are a great laugh with their bands and dress.The French rugby crowd don't have the traditional 'snobbyness' of their countrymen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fuck here we are again

Dominated by todays news of Zammit off to NFL

I couldn't even make head nor arse of the squad announcement tbh"

You can see were gonna struggle for another year?????

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

There is a confidence emanating from the camp, let's get behind our boys .

Come on cymru!

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By *ougar1966Couple
over a year ago

Newport

Always know when Scotland are playing in Cardiff....my inbox gets dozens of "wanna a fuck while I am down there?" messages a day in the two weeks before the match. Younger woman on here must be unindated with offers!!

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

I’m sure it’ll be a great game and I’m looking forward to enjoying my first 6 nations game.

Maybe even manage to meet up with some Fabbers. I’m going with my Fab partner.

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By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago

louth, Ireland

Many of you coming over to Ireland?

Big game for us as Mr is Welsh and Mrs is Irish

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"Many of you coming over to Ireland?

Big game for us as Mr is Welsh and Mrs is Irish "

I did Ireland in 2020 just before lockdown and the big storm, best weekend ever

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Many of you coming over to Ireland?

Big game for us as Mr is Welsh and Mrs is Irish

I did Ireland in 2020 just before lockdown and the big storm, best weekend ever"

Ditto, worst flight home ever!

Hoping for a calmer journey this year!

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley


"Many of you coming over to Ireland?

Big game for us as Mr is Welsh and Mrs is Irish "

Now that might be next year’s game all going well.

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

I'll be heading to Scotland next year for definite

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

OK this weekends games, I'm going for Ireland, England and Wales to win.

Agree or disagree?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"OK this weekends games, I'm going for Ireland, England and Wales to win.

Agree or disagree?"

France, England and Scotland for me I’m afraid.

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"OK this weekends games, I'm going for Ireland, England and Wales to win.

Agree or disagree?

France, England and Scotland for me I’m afraid. "

Agree with this. I've seen the proposed team and the front row is horrific.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well well well looks like a easy win for Scotland with a team wales has picked omg god help us this could be a 40 pointer against us

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

I can't find the team published yet

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Just named side. It's lacking experience, but we always knew that. Personally, I'm excited to see how these youngsters go. Ultimately, it's time to build for the next world cup. Admittedly, the regional set up and WRU need to sort a lot of things out by then. Fingers crossed, they achieve what needs to be achieved. I certainly don't have the short term answers. Pob luck boys. Do your best, that's all we ask as a nation

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

Yea it is an inexperienced side, Costellow needs a big shift with the recent poor form of the Scarlets. Nothing to lose I guess as noone is expecting anything. I fancy them to pull an upset tbh

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

The thought of Leon Brown against Schoey is terrifying. Unless his scrummaging has massively improved which I genuinely hope it has as you can be as mobile as you like as a prop but if you can't scrummage you're good for fuck all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m fearful their midfield could tear us to shreds. Tuipoloto and Jones have been red hot for Glasgow.

Also think we will struggle up front - and (apart from Grady) the bench looks weak.

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"Yea it is an inexperienced side, Costellow needs a big shift with the recent poor form of the Scarlets. Nothing to lose I guess as noone is expecting anything. I fancy them to pull an upset tbh "

I've got wales by 4 and in the scarlets recent poor form costelow has been out injured except 2 games

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

Rhodri Jones has to be injured. Or Gatland has early onset dementia.

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

A lot of quality players get overlooked, always have, some don't suit the coaches style some their is just an abundance in that position

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"A lot of quality players get overlooked, always have, some don't suit the coaches style some their is just an abundance in that position "

None of which is true in Rhodri Jones's case.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well having watched Ireland do a job on France last night only one team in it. Can’t see many non-Irish players making the cut for Farrels’ Lions Test Team in Australia. Let’s hope Gatland’s young guns can prove me wrong this afternoon.

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"A lot of quality players get overlooked, always have, some don't suit the coaches style some their is just an abundance in that position

None of which is true in Rhodri Jones's case. "

Should have capped Tom Botha when he had the chance

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Come on Wales. Take it to them boys. All the pressure is on Scotland not us

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It looks bad for wales 20 points down HT

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

We got no big ball carriers to smash the gainline.

Get Grady on ASAP imo

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens


"We got no big ball carriers to smash the gainline.

Get Grady on ASAP imo "

Not getting good enough ball to the backs so grady won't make a difference

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

We can't compete in the air

Our kicking game isn't up there

This is a young inexperienced squad who have pretty much been chucked together as we have some massive names out injured

I don't like losing anymore than the next person but all I can suggest is if you are a genuine Welsh rugby supporter you suck it up and back this young squad in the rebuilding period

DVDM is an absolute beast btw

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

You already have poor Ioan Lloyd coming off the bench with his club form and confidence being rock bottom

For people who don't follow the regional game we don't have this massive array of world class Welsh qualified players that some ignorant arseholes seem to think we do

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By *orny43sumCouple
over a year ago

merthyr

Come on Wales

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By *heoriginalCJMan
over a year ago

mystic valley

Wow what a game !

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By *orny43sumCouple
over a year ago

merthyr

Fair play amazing 2nd half

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Much better performance in the 2nd half. All the sub made a good impact I thought.

Well done Wales. Unlucky in the end

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"You already have poor Ioan Lloyd coming off the bench with his club form and confidence being rock bottom

For people who don't follow the regional game we don't have this massive array of world class Welsh qualified players that some ignorant arseholes seem to think we do"

Excusing his 1st kick which as a scarlets fan he should have got loan had a very good game unlike alias, the line out functioned much better with dee. But I'll always support our lads win,lose or draw come on cymru!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So when Warrenball failed we reverted to our more ‘instinctive’ style and look what happened.

I just wish we wouldn’t wait until we’re so far behind before starting to ‘play’.

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath

Exactly

He held his nerve in general

They need time and experience him and Costellow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great match confidence built not shattered. Big ask next week at Twickers but let’s run run and run

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Wakes could’ve won if they’d completed the conversion.

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By *affygt61Man
over a year ago

rhondda


"Wakes could’ve won if they’d completed the conversion. "

And Josh Adams soft penalty!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What do people think of the team for the England match. I think it’s exciting and we have a chance of a first win. It won’t be easy though

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By *he tunnelsCouple
over a year ago

newport

What pub are you guys watching the England game in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Marquee at Old Deer Park.

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

Not figure out where yet

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen


"You already have poor Ioan Lloyd coming off the bench with his club form and confidence being rock bottom

For people who don't follow the regional game we don't have this massive array of world class Welsh qualified players that some ignorant arseholes seem to think we do

Excusing his 1st kick which as a scarlets fan he should have got loan had a very good game unlike alias, the line out functioned much better with dee. But I'll always support our lads win,lose or draw come on cymru!"

Elias throwing in to the line out was shocking which was the main factor that we had no set piece ball in the 1st half!

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Neath


"You already have poor Ioan Lloyd coming off the bench with his club form and confidence being rock bottom

For people who don't follow the regional game we don't have this massive array of world class Welsh qualified players that some ignorant arseholes seem to think we do

Excusing his 1st kick which as a scarlets fan he should have got loan had a very good game unlike alias, the line out functioned much better with dee. But I'll always support our lads win,lose or draw come on cymru!

Elias throwing in to the line out was shocking which was the main factor that we had no set piece ball in the 1st half!"

Issue we have is Dee is too light

And Ellias now seems unable to nail his arrows

We never seem to find the full package in one player like

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

Elias has always been too inconsistent at the line out, why has Bradley Roberts dropped off the radar.

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

What a try. Reffell having a stormer

Come on boys, finish them off in the 2nd half lads

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By *indy1971TV/TS
over a year ago

Brynmawr

Oooooooops

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Wasn't a win but I think we were more than competitive. A lot of young players who can only get better

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By *loss aka Miss JonesWoman
over a year ago

south coast IOW

They did really well i think. A young team away against England and they gave then a real run for their money. Wish we had won but proud of our team. Xxx. Alex Mann. 2 for 2.

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

That was better than I expected but ultimately we watched two poor teams going at it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Encouraging, but I think we let a very average England side off the hook.

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

What heartbreak, but should have more of the 2 man advantage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Work in progress, lacked physicality difficult to play on the backfoot. A good team effort with good performances from Winnet, North, Tomos Williams, Dyer, Refell, Elias and Tomkins. Just go out and play against Ireland and France but please don’t lose to Italy again

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By *hiversMan
over a year ago

Dinas Powys


"Elias has always been too inconsistent at the line out, why has Bradley Roberts dropped off the radar."

100%, my heart sank when they brought him on. He's decent enough with ball in hand but can't throw for shit.

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"Elias has always been too inconsistent at the line out, why has Bradley Roberts dropped off the radar.

100%, my heart sank when they brought him on. He's decent enough with ball in hand but can't throw for shit."

Tell me about I'm a scarlets fan and I wasn't happy they resigned him last season and let others go.

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By *preadnsquirt4meMan
over a year ago

Bangor

It's as if the team doesn't show up for the 6 nations.No heart in them,look at them in the World Cup..totally different strategy,mentally and physically.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

The old heads in the front row won the game for England, they were constantly yapping to the touch judges and ref, planting the seed, eventually the ref gave every dodgy scrum England's way, which broke up the flow of the game. Heads up tho boys, your time will come!!!!

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By *carletAngelCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"It's as if the team doesn't show up for the 6 nations.No heart in them,look at them in the World Cup..totally different strategy,mentally and physically."

Different leaders on the pitch in the world cup, costelow will be good but still growing into the leadership, Lloyd great in attack and ball in hand too unreliable at kicking.

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By *onny17Man
52 weeks ago

city

Anyone here with spare tickets

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Always difficult getting tickets in Ireland.

Given how this is likely to go, my group are looking for a pub in Dublin without a tv for Saturday afternoon lol.

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By *olo1nowMan
52 weeks ago

Carlow


"OK this weekends games, I'm going for Ireland, England and Wales to win.

Agree or disagree?"
Ireland definitely, come on Ireland!! Enjoy your weekend in Dublin

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By *carletAngelCouple
52 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"Always difficult getting tickets in Ireland.

Given how this is likely to go, my group are looking for a pub in Dublin without a tv for Saturday afternoon lol. "

I went to Dublin in 2020, we got tickets off a resale site but was silly money

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By *onny17Man
52 weeks ago

city


"Always difficult getting tickets in Ireland.

Given how this is likely to go, my group are looking for a pub in Dublin without a tv for Saturday afternoon lol. "

Get tickets OK but crazy prices

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By *ackformore100Man
49 weeks ago

Tin town

After yesterday's unexpected results I'm both matches. Wales gonna beat France today I reckon.

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"After yesterday's unexpected results I'm both matches. Wales gonna beat France today I reckon. "

Well that aged like milk

I fancy Italy to win next week. I wonder if any questions will be asked of Gatland if so.

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49 weeks ago


"After yesterday's unexpected results I'm both matches. Wales gonna beat France today I reckon.

Well that aged like milk

I fancy Italy to win next week. I wonder if any questions will be asked of Gatland if so. "

There shouldn’t be.

This was always a free hit for Gat’s and he’s unearthed a lot of talent. We might not see the benefit in results next year either, but the future is very promising indeed. This is the makings of a decent team!

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"After yesterday's unexpected results I'm both matches. Wales gonna beat France today I reckon.

Well that aged like milk

I fancy Italy to win next week. I wonder if any questions will be asked of Gatland if so.

There shouldn’t be.

This was always a free hit for Gat’s and he’s unearthed a lot of talent. We might not see the benefit in results next year either, but the future is very promising indeed. This is the makings of a decent team!"

Well, well, well. Good article in my opinion.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/people-rightly-supported-warren-gatlands-28797299#ICID=Android_WalesOnlineNewsApp_AppShare

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49 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago


"Play 4 lost 4 well it could be played 5 lost 5 saturday"

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By *ackformore100Man
49 weeks ago

Tin town

Gatland knows how to build a 4 year campaign with meagre resources. This year and maybe next will all bear fruit

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By *carletAngelCouple
49 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool

Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france"

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

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By *ackformore100Man
49 weeks ago

Tin town


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025."

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

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49 weeks ago


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment? "

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

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By *carletAngelCouple
49 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU. "

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success "

We should never have let him leave in the first place!

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By *ackformore100Man
49 weeks ago

Tin town


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success "

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

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By *heoriginalCJMan
49 weeks ago

mystic valley


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs. "

Well a little bird told me that Gatland has his sights set on director of rugby. apparently he agreed to return on the pretence that if they start taking his ideas on board for grass roots and regional rugby then he'll stay for the remainder of the contract.

I wonder what his plans are ?

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
49 weeks ago

Heads of the Valleys

Anything will be better than the current state of affairs atm.

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By *carletAngelCouple
49 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire/Pontypool


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Well a little bird told me that Gatland has his sights set on director of rugby. apparently he agreed to return on the pretence that if they start taking his ideas on board for grass roots and regional rugby then he'll stay for the remainder of the contract.

I wonder what his plans are ?"

If he is installing anything like nz or Ireland rugby then I'm all game for that, but that would need changes at regional level and too many old school boys in.power there

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Well a little bird told me that Gatland has his sights set on director of rugby. apparently he agreed to return on the pretence that if they start taking his ideas on board for grass roots and regional rugby then he'll stay for the remainder of the contract.

I wonder what his plans are ?"

This would be an unmitigated disaster.

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs. "

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

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By *ackformore100Man
49 weeks ago

Tin town


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue. "

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings. "

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
49 weeks ago

Neath


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape. "

WRU are cunts

They just wank like fuck over Team Wales and couldn't give a fuck for the professional club game in Wales whatsoever

And look at the state of us now

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49 weeks ago


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape. "

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff.

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By *issP69 OP   Woman
49 weeks ago

Neath

It's just a massive mess and after 20 years of having to tolerate it I cba anymore. WRU are cunts as per my previous email

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff."

No divine right, just private money, a commercial base and population centres. Pontypridd and Bridgend had a pro team but it went bust, lest we forget.

And they have worked. When adequately funded they won leagues and cups. And when they were successful they had plenty of bums on seats.

I'm sorry to say but you're frighteningly misinformed on this.

And don't get me started on the 25 cap rule. It's not a hindrance to Welsh rugby, far from it.

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49 weeks ago


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff.

No divine right, just private money, a commercial base and population centres. Pontypridd and Bridgend had a pro team but it went bust, lest we forget.

And they have worked. When adequately funded they won leagues and cups. And when they were successful they had plenty of bums on seats.

I'm sorry to say but you're frighteningly misinformed on this.

And don't get me started on the 25 cap rule. It's not a hindrance to Welsh rugby, far from it.

"

The Warriors were acquired, and liquidated by the WRU after only 1 season. Little wonder those fans abandoned the regional concept.

And, remind me, how many of our regions have been in a European Cup Final, let alone won it?

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By *ackformore100Man
49 weeks ago

Tin town


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff."

Admit they fucked up and put money back into the clubs they fucked when they bizarrely selected only 4 to fund. It will take years but unless they do it the rich Welsh rugby heritage will disappear completely. What made wales special was the passion for the game at club level. The national team is all well Ms good but you can't build a sport on 10 international games a season.

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff.

No divine right, just private money, a commercial base and population centres. Pontypridd and Bridgend had a pro team but it went bust, lest we forget.

And they have worked. When adequately funded they won leagues and cups. And when they were successful they had plenty of bums on seats.

I'm sorry to say but you're frighteningly misinformed on this.

And don't get me started on the 25 cap rule. It's not a hindrance to Welsh rugby, far from it.

The Warriors were acquired, and liquidated by the WRU after only 1 season. Little wonder those fans abandoned the regional concept.

And, remind me, how many of our regions have been in a European Cup Final, let alone won it?"

The Warriors were liquidated when Leighton Samuel decided he didn't want to waste any more money.

Cardiff have won the Challenge Cup. Scarlets and Ospreys have had good runs in the main cup. That was when the professional game was adequately funded and the national side was winning. Funny that.

This all boils down to money. Money creates winning sides and develops good players at regions/clubs. This in turn provides a supply of players to a successful national side.

Where the clubs are located or what they are called is irrelevant. If there was a side in Wales that spent £12M a year on players and won every game you could locate them in Abercwmtwch and call them the Saxon Spunktrumpets and they'd sell out.

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff.

Admit they fucked up and put money back into the clubs they fucked when they bizarrely selected only 4 to fund. It will take years but unless they do it the rich Welsh rugby heritage will disappear completely. What made wales special was the passion for the game at club level. The national team is all well Ms good but you can't build a sport on 10 international games a season. "

I agree that there's more to rugby than the international game.

But can you remember when we had 12 pro clubs? They were super ahit and were being hammered in Europe. Plus most were bankrupt.

3 or 4 pro sides is the most we can sustain given the amount of money in the game and depth of players in Wales.

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
49 weeks ago

Heads of the Valleys

We fucked up by not joining the English league before the regions came about. The English agreed to 6 Welsh teams but the WRU wanted 8 or 10 can't remember.

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"We fucked up by not joining the English league before the regions came about. The English agreed to 6 Welsh teams but the WRU wanted 8 or 10 can't remember."

Yep, that was a particularly stupid move by the WRU. The URC kills us.

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
49 weeks ago

Heads of the Valleys

Definitely mate. Gotta abolish the 25 caps rule now. The springboks does it and it's working out for them

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By *ancardiff7Man
49 weeks ago

Near Cowbridge


"Definitely mate. Gotta abolish the 25 caps rule now. The springboks does it and it's working out for them "

We can't abolish the 25 cap rule until there's enough money in the domestic game to keep players here.

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

Watching the wales game against Italy wales are hopeless I did say play 5 lost 5 wooden spoon again they can't even beat Italy I be surprised if wales come back and win this

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By *yndrwg5Man
49 weeks ago

Carmarthen

I see we have a good team in the making but it was painful to watch how we had no idea!

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By *ost SockMan
48 weeks ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"Thought he only signed a 2 year deal 2 years ago to match what Edwards signed for france

The contract is until 2027. The plan is he takes us to the RWC, but there is a break clause built in should either side wish to end it I think in 2025.

Wasn't the break clause put in place because the wru is such a car crash at the moment?

Not sure who instigated the break, but makes sense for lots of reasons, not least the state of the WRU.

I'd love Edwards back much as I hate him being a saints fan but I think the wru is too fucked for anyone to make it a success

I think it is and not sure they are doing anything to make a difference to Welsh rugby not convinced appointing Abi as ceo is going to fix very much, the regions and prem teams are the issue. Very sad state of affairs.

Explain how the professional sides and prem teams are the issue.

Because they took well supported club teams and turned them into franchise that nobody really gives a fuck about, then they merged some of them, the identity has been washed out of the game. There are too many to be properly funded, hence low quality.

Oh and just saw George north is retiring. Another massive talent walking away from it, though having said that, there is some cracking talent coming through on the wings.

The professional clubs were not well supported, were financially unviable and the player base too shallow to support the number of clubs.

They shouldn't have bothered with 'regions', Swansea and Newport should have stood alone with Cardiff and Llanelli.

The 4 could be properly funded, and competitive, as in the past. The WRU choose not to, despite having the same turnover as the IRFU.

The WRU are now reaping what they've sown and the national team is in dismal shape.

How arrogant! What devine right would those 4 clubs have had over the likes of Neath, both Ponty’s, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend and others?

That is partly why the regions are so poorly supported now. The tribalism that made the club games so competitive has backfired and the ostracised fan base hasn’t connect with the regions.

Think about it :- how close is Parc y Scarlets to The Liberty; likewise Cardiff Arms Park to Rodney Parade.

The comparison has been drawn to Ireland; their regions cover the whole island of Ireland. Ours are situated in a narrow band along the M4.

For years the national team have over achieved and papered over the cracks of how poor our regions actually are. They simply haven’t worked.

I’m not sure there’s a silver bullet now.

We can’t go back, so do we drop to 2 regions (East and West), that works for Scotland; or do we try and involve North Wales and the valleys?

We appear to be on a downward spiral. Lack of money in the game - despite the WRU having a £100million+ turnover, players leaving in droves, and the ridiculous 25 cap rule handicapping the national side.

You only have to look at our bench for Saturday where the front row have a combined international playing time of 41 minutes!

(Smith, Parry and Botha must be pissed off)

It’s a mess. It grieves me as it does all Welsh fans.

The solution? Answers on a postcode to Mr N Walker, Westgate Street, Cardiff.

Admit they fucked up and put money back into the clubs they fucked when they bizarrely selected only 4 to fund. It will take years but unless they do it the rich Welsh rugby heritage will disappear completely. What made wales special was the passion for the game at club level. The national team is all well Ms good but you can't build a sport on 10 international games a season.

I agree that there's more to rugby than the international game.

But can you remember when we had 12 pro clubs? They were super ahit and were being hammered in Europe. Plus most were bankrupt.

3 or 4 pro sides is the most we can sustain given the amount of money in the game and depth of players in Wales. "

Oh, come on. A professional Ebbw Vale side would easily be taking on the might of Leinster if history had been different.

I agree with every word of your assessments. The club game could never have gone pro in Wales. The idea is laughable - too little money in the game to go round, and too few people with pockets deep enough. No way can Wales sustain more than four professional entities.

The failure is squarely on the lack of funding in the regions. A few investors have strove manfully to plug gaps, but the WRU has been terrible in this regard. It really is a (financial) numbers game.

Also, Gatland, for all his qualities, has shown a complete lack of understanding of the fact the regions he criticises are operating on lower bugets than other countries.

Also, the obvious downsides of abolishing the 25 cap rule are all too often ignored. A large part of Wales’s success under Gatland was based on the access he had to players.

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By *ackformore100Man
48 weeks ago

Tin town

Sadly I don't think Wales have hit the bottom yet and it feels very much like moving the deck chairs around while the ship sinks. Wales national side have punched above their weight for many years due to a handful of exceptional pros and huge heart and pride. Sadly the pro game needs more than heart and pride now. I hope they can figure things out, seeing Wales withering is very sad.

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