And now he's drinking whiskey with Alex Cuthbert and Simon Zebo
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And now he's drinking whiskey with Alex Cuthbert and Simon Zebo
NLG loves rugby, as mentioned on this week's Substack
A good win for Wales Womenβs this morning down in Australia.
Meanwhile, some good news for any Ospreys supporters out there.
www.rugbypass.com/news/james-f...
Already back in Swansea after the second semi final. Thoroughly enjoyable trip, but I am not cut out for that weather π₯΅. Was hoping Toulon would win, but Bordeaux far too good π«‘
I think Iβll need to remortgage after the money Iβve spent on water this weekend!
Decent first semi final considering the extreme heat. Toulouse worthy winners, though Bayonne gave it a good go. Looking forward to Bordeaux v Toulon tonight π
Les rouge et noir in the #Top14 semis, a proud father in Albi, and some top-drawer saucisson, all in this weekβs Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch (out early with the champions playing on Friday!)
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Pretty dire game but an enjoyable couple of days spent in Twickenham and Richmond for the Prem Final.
Not quite done with the 24/25 season yet, looking forward to the last couple of games this weekend.
This is starting to remind me of the saga when Danny Wilson announced he was leaving and Cardiff took about nine months to appoint John Mulvihill after going through a whole bunch of other guys.
All eyes on the Japanese lower leagues for the next Wales coach!
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
Such a shame. Exactly the sort of player Wales need at this level. Size, speed and URC experience.
Image uploaded from tweet
π¨ Real Madridβs Juni Calafat returns to Spain after deal in place on personal terms with Franco Mastantuono. Long term deal in place and Real Madrid now working to seal the agreement with River Plate, different structure than the clause. Mastantuono loved the call with Xabi.
Meet Gabriele Biancheri: the 18-year-old Manchester United youth forward who could choose Canada over Wales ahead of the World Cup. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CanMNT
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6402601/2025/06/04/gabriele-biancheri-canada-manchester-united-wales-italy/
On the verge of signing for PSG according to reports, with Real Madrid also sniffing about. No surprise, absolute baller.
And this is cool
Rupeni Caucaunibuca's son, Rupeni Caucaunibuca Junior, has agreed a move to Montpellier's academy
Toulouse, Clermont and the Blues were interested in the 17-year-old
He's ran a 11.02s 100m...
No pressure, kid
Champ Rugby and Pro D2 could both be shown on Premier Sports next season according to City AM.
The Pro D2 wasn't shown in Ireland or the UK for 5 years. From next season, the French second division could have two broadcasters here πΊ
Apparently not even a rumour, he is going to Canadaβs training camp. Wonβt be tied to them at least, but concerning to read Jesse Marsch the Canada coach seems to be confident theyβll get him tied down eventually.
Rumours circulating heβs accepted the Canada call up π’
The 27th of May is seemingly a very good day for Welsh club rugby.
Cardiff Saturday night/ Sunday morning was one of the best post-match atmospheres I've ever experienced
UBB players milling around town, fans drinking with them in different bars, proper old-school, how it should be
I bumped into Maxime Lamothe, Matis Perchaud and Guido Petti
#ChampionsCup
neathrfc.com/mark-jones/
Sad news. Mark Jones was a key player during Neath's dominance of the late 80s / early 90s.
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Having upset the two tournament favourites, Northampton and Bordeaux face off for the biggest prize in club rugby this Saturday. With the stakes higher than ever, we break down where this Saturday's Champions Cup Final shall be won and lost...
youtu.be/ykSRoieZZQU?...
History might have been different if Jalibert hadn't done his knee ligaments here on his debut, in the Sexton drop-goal game ... and then again in a pre-season warm-up in late August - going on to miss more than a year of rugby
Romain Ntamack made his international debut in the 2019 Six Nations
More great news:
The Champions Cup final will be shown live for free on YouTube π
www.cityam.com/champions-cu...
BREAKING: FR-UK YouTube Channel Secures UK Broadcast Rights to Pro D2 β Coverage Starts This Week #Rugby #ProD2 #YouTubeChannel
FFR confirm the Ireland match will be at the Stade de France
The other two are up in the air!
On Saturday night, the story broke that the WRU are set to cut a region. We spoke to one region and more beside and tried to find out what the current state of play is, and whether fans should be worried.
youtu.be/1Mr0WmVwdnc
I wouldn't wish Welsh Rugby on anyone.
Canβt wait to see Jalibert and Bielle-Biarrey in Cardiff next week (injuries permitting, donβt wanna jinx them). Both outstanding again today.
No, but Steffan Thomas reporting as an exclusive that weβre in for him, and Gloucester confirmed today heβs leaving. Would be surprised if it isnβt (very) close to a done deal.
Bit of both Iβd imagine. Back 3 options looking very deep next year with Murray, Rogers, Mee, Jac Davies, Page, Ioan Jones, Tomi Lewis and Ioan Nicholas.