My latest Guardian piece. "We need to learn the lessons from the devolution that has gone before. To do anything less would be to squander one of those rare occasions when our arcane and tradition-filled political system seems open to change" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

As Wales halfbacks show no control or shape in attack and this occurs with both Costelow & Edwards then despite his obvious talent is Tomos the problem? Wales really need a partnership at halfback and not the 9 freelancing

Perfect summation of Wales decision making. A chip over the top for Murray to try and catch..... He missed it

This is brainless by Wales. Going side to side and nowhere. Kicking would be a clever decision when going nowhere

Why are Wales forcing the offloads? Just play the phases and kick some territory

Harmonica for Argentina's Anthem is a... Choice?

Proudest parents at Bok Women vs USA Eagles

O Keefe showing he doesn't know the rules at maul time

During a photo session with a young fan, Egyptian staff are assaulted by cops in Dallas. Egypt is Australia's opponent tomorrow morning. Aus squad include six players of African heritage plus another from Sri Lanka. This could easily have been us ... #Profiling #WorldCup #AustraliaEgypt #Socceroos

THE VATICAN IS CALLING IT A SCHISM I REPEAT HOUSTON, WE HAVE A SCHISM

Hey England, you think rail electrification is bad there? Let’s talk about Wales, rail, and devolution… From @willhaycardiff.bsky.social’s ‘Who Cares About Wales’ www.ylolfa.com/cynnyrch/978...

@garius.bsky.social This may help in your discussions on why a lot of Europe doesn't historically have AC

Talking of map, well

Listening to Scrum V interview with Nadine Griffiths director of Women's rugby for WRU. 'Model for structure of the game can't be copied from elsewhere and has to suit our game' Shade on Reddin & the men's game?

Update: Transphobes left about 7pm. Cardiff gig crowds were very hostile to them, and the counter demo was joined by commuters, anti-fascist youth, left skinheads from Bristol, trans Cure & Lilly Allen fans, trade unionists, commuters, and sundry allies. 1/2

@squidgerugby.bsky.social @joshgardner.bsky.social I have a theory why Paul James was chosen over Duncan & Adam as scrum coach. Both Duncan & Adam are great at improving props with some base ability. PJ at Academy level is taking players from nothing. Current Wales Props not at Os are at nothing

Nothing with ice cream or chocolate in or on it is an ice lolly. This is as bad as the rebranding of perry as "pear cider" or rich wankers calling a holiday where they cross no borders a "staycation". This is my hill and I am setting up a branch office of Dignitas on it.

10 years since Brexit – but what was it all for? Higher living costs, more barriers to trade, and fewer opportunities for young people. Plaid Cymru has long called for closer ties with our European neighbours to boost the Welsh economy and for the benefit of our communities.

Ospreys have annoucned the new reduced plans for St Helens There's no longer an East stand & the fan zone is reduced to the area of the former east stand. It's a phased plan & there still may be be future development. It just shows the reduction in scope since the WRU/Y11 shenanigans

@willhaycardiff.bsky.social With the closed list system, as only the party is elected, what happens if an MS defects or otherwise leaves the party, are they removed from the Senedd or do they get to remain as part of their new party?

The two Green MSs in Wales right now are: - Anthony Slaughter - Paul Rock Rock and Slaughter is the 1980s cop duo we never knew we needed.

Eluned Morgan is a decent person who Kier Starmer did not give two fucks about despite the fact that she was the leader of a country. He's the one who has messed all of this up for Welsh Labour, I called this when they first took over and he was so dismissive of Wales. All completely avoidable.

WR finally appoint the new Director of Womens Rugby. A touch of shade thrown Reddin's way in this quote “That insight matters, because growth won’t come from copying others, it will come from building something that reflects Wales, its communities and its identity."

Balls! Guess the PRA money release hasn't come soon enough

As a Welsh fan I've always understood Meg Jones decision to choose England when they were the only professional option. However tapping the England badge when scoring against Wales. That can get in the bin. I now have the same visceral emotional response to her as watching Feyi Waboso

Moriarty and Deaves to come off the bench is the going full turboprick in the best posible way

Hannibal Lector complaining the guy he's trying to eat spent too long asking him not to

In 2019, Wales were the number one rugby team in the world. Five years later, they were on an 18-match, 2-year losing streak with no hope in sight. This is the story of how negligence, incompetence, and austerity tore apart one of rugby's proudest nations, and where it ends- youtu.be/SGEvOQws_g8?...

Lucu looks more like Jason Statham every day.

@harryharrold.bsky.social That name made me double take...

So Leinster lost to Glasgow retaining the #ChallengedCup for week before duly beating Scarlets and sending it back to Wales. Scarlets aren't in European competition so the #ChallengedCup will stay in Wales when Scarlets take on Cardiff in a couple of weeks.

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26 PLAYERS WALK OUT. THE COVENTRY WELSH SCANDAL. 🚫🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💔 This is a heartbreaking and infuriating story that every rugby fan needs to hear. The entire women’s side at Coventry Welsh RFC has officially walked away from the club, citing a complete failure in safeguarding and athlete safety. 🛡️❌

How was that shot to Ratti's head/neck that took him out of the game not even checked!!

www.facebook.com/share/r/1Ag9... A Deliberate head forward, interesting evolution of the Joe Marler accidental header

Auteurs in dapper Suede Menswear confront a Cast of monstrosities, and Sleeper agents with mutant Genes. As the investigate facilities like the sinister Shed 7, will they move in a Blur of speed to beat their enemies to a Pulp, Embrace Catatonia, or end up in the Echobelly of the beast?

At this rate Gloucester should start using putting the mask on their jerseys

There’s an Indian journalist in Israel right now reporting in Hindi about how bomb shelters in Israel will allow even the pets of Jews in but will not open its doors to the Indian workers our shithole government sent in droves to make up for genocided Palestinian labor. Apartheid regime.

Reform are denying me access to the Welsh manifesto launch... Remember a few weeks ago when Reform UK threatened to defund Bangor University in the name of "free speech"? Well despite repeated requests, Reform are not allowing me to attend their manifesto launch. 1/3

Ulster duly beat Cardiff on the 31st Jan to send the #ChallengedCup back to Wales. Then in a shock result Cardiff beat Leinster 8-7 and the #ChallengedCup moves to Dublin. Leinster's next fixture is away at Glasgow. Which ones of the URC's big hitters will take it home?

Why do so many commentators refer to Leinster players as young at 22? Yes the player is on debut but Cam Winnett only turned 23 lasted month. #CARvLEI

Since it now looks likely that the WRU EGM will be going ahead in the next couple of months, it's probably worth looking at what's being proposed by the WRU members who have triggered the EGM. Here's the full text of the proposal which was submitted to the WRU the other day:

A sobering segment in the BBC’s build-up to Wales v France. The WRU believe that they have support from the fans and players. The Welsh rugby public say otherwise.

FFS Every time Mee goes to chase a kick there's no support covering his wing channel. Who the fuck designers that attacking play??

Scarlets are red Cardiff are blue Soon it will be 3 regions Due to the incompetence of the WRU

Founders of modern paleontology, and their contributions to systemic racism, classism and sexism (🧵) Henry Osborn (1857–1935), responsible for naming of Tyrannosaurus & Velociraptor; president of ANHM. Co-founder of the American Eugenics Society. Contributing to books later praised by Hitler.

Would genuinely love to sit Dave Reddin in a room with this guy and have him explain to Ross’s face, his galaxy brained belief that Swansea’s lack of private schools means that the city’s rugby heritage is irrelevant in determining its continued existence.