X this evening vs Bsky this evening

This is outrageous rugby. These teams on another level

Take a bow Wout van Aert, phenomenal race against the best bike rider in history! (Right back to the rugby)

Just caught the Dragons highlights. Lack of commentary means you can hear the players' reactions. Awesome stuff. Delighted for them!

If Ulster win the Challenge Cup does that mean they automatically qualify for the European Cup next year? And the ninth place URC team does too? Asking for a friend...

In Sandy Park and there's a massive swirling wind. This one will be interesting

Both Ireland and Wales conceding in the 86th minute...ffs!!

Loving this from Swansea Council. Ignoring the WRU farce and ploughing on anyway

Welsh other half laughed himself silly through the last 10 minutes of the Munster game. Let's see who's laughing when I drag him all the way to Exeter to see this shite live in a few weeks..

Edogbo X 2 loading. Yes!!!

Glad Tadhg's been given a rest for once but all other internationals back. 24 hours of travelling, day and a bit prep. What could possibly go wrong eh?!

Here's hoping Finn's in this kind of form tomorrow..

New ✍️ Ireland v Wales Reaction ☘️ Ireland’s ability to go from 5th gear to 2nd, is a worrying regression after what felt like tides turning in Twickenham Enjoy! 🏉

IRFU media team to Jack Crowley. Right Jack we need to continue to take the heat out of this. Say something bland. Jack..I know, let's say I play monopoly. Top lad..

“Hey Tadhg, can you lock up our scrum after running around for 60 minutes for the rest of the game? Thanks!”

Really interesting comparison from Huw here. That was one hell of a 20s team and appreciate they don't always make the step up, but so many of them falling off the radar..

Tough dilemma for Ireland going forward. Against the top 5 (🇿🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇳🇿 🇫🇷) since RWC 2023: Played: 10 Won: 3 Lost: 7 m Do you stick to the kick-pressure, low phase count game that you might not have the cattle for Or go back to the high possession game that teams seem to have largely figured out?

This gem in this week’s @privateeyenews.bsky.social about rugby’s most popular ‘Award winning journalist’…

Saw possibly the most unhinged take on Irish rugby from a Leinster fan this morn. Apparently Gavin Coombes is responsible for all the toxic provincialism and Andy Farrell was right to ditch him for parading his URC medal about. I mean????

don’t make me tap the sign

EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Ireland tighthead Jack Aungier could be on his way to Munster! It’s believed multiple internationals are on the market as IRFU seek to re-balance the spread of talent in 2026 Read more below 👇

Young people love Plaid and hate Reform There has been a lot of talk about Reform being really effective at reaching young people. However this polling suggests that just 5% of those aged 18 - 24 would vote for them.

Labour have got to get it into their heads that far and away their biggest threat in Wales is coming from the left. Over 50% of their 2024 voters have gone to Plaid/Greens. Just 10% are going to Reform. Being tough on immigration is hurting, not helping them.

Right come on Ulster boys. Show me what you've got in the CAP

A look at how the game of rugby has changed due to law tweaks, how Irelands tactics have changed since the last RWC and why Irelands development pathways and selection policy at national level have made its set piece extremely vulnerable. overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...

Sad that Connacht did a Connacht but not begrudging Ospreys anything this year. The heart and soul of those lads to fight like they do in the face of their shit show of a union. Ymlaen!

Just left the Rec. Awful experience. Watched Munster play and lose all over England but have never come across such lairy and downright abusive home support. Bath fans, do better (or go watch the football)

Great to be a Cardiff based Irish rugby fan this week. Bath tomorrow for Munster, down the road to Bridgend for Connacht Sun and Ulster in town next Sat. Can't wait!!

New Article ✍️ European Preview 🇪🇺 In a latest piece for ATR I compiled an easy guide previewing the provincial continental aspirations, all in one place. Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/a-begin...

We have written a special report looking at the people behind Reform in Wales. This was a bizarre piece to write. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...

I wrote for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social this morning, and honestly, it’s been coming. Thanks for the memories lads, but it’s time to move on. allthingsrugby.com/news/the-kin...

Wales!!!!!!!!!!!

If an all-Lions front five is in the horrors against Japan for the first 40, talking about the 10 after the 60 minute mark is just critiquing the particular shade of lipstick on the gorilla.

I wrote a piece about Movember and how I'm not a mental health advocate. www.threeredkings.com/when-novembe...

Munster kids absolutely cooking against that Argentina XV! Most enjoyable game of the day (so far)

The abuse Gav Coombes is getting from the clueless 'who would you drop' brigade is boiling my blood. He's clearly not the type of 8 AF wants. Does not mean hes not a phenomenal player!

In the arms park with the Cardiff supporting teens. Should be a cracking game (and better for my blood pressure than watching Munster)

Was at the Munster game in Gloucester tonight. First half front row got pulverised in the scrum. Second half team immeasurably better! Happy to report John Hodnett can still run through people all game long

I know it was a B team, playing in the rain, against a weaker opposition, but from the stats its clear to see how Ireland are in the process of radically changing their game plan: going from being the meat grinder of 1,000 rucks to the samurai sword of 2 or 3 Question remains: does that suit them?

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

XV - 10 different clubs are represented in our URC Team of the Season, including three players from champions Leinster, while Munster's Gavin Coombes was the top ranking player. Variety.

Local radio mashup? Go on so I will.

An accent I would never have imagined hearing - beautiful west of Ireland Irish that's also discernibly Ukrainian. Uplifting and heart-breaking in equal measure.

Remember vividly as an Irish fan being at the 2019 Wales game,thought we would be nilled. Walked into a pub afterwards & they all sang 'Wooaoh, your Sextons so dire' at me to the tune of the Kings of Leon song..Miss Wales being competitive so much. 6 nations has lost a bit of its spark without them

Can't recommend this fella's content enough for the casual rugby fan. It's just so accessible. Took me from liking the game, but only knowing half of what's going on to really understanding and loving it. And all for less than the price of a packet of jellies a month!

Back from a brilliant weekend in Northampton. Epic game, great ground. Saints fans are class. Now, how to get to La Rochelle 🤔

How Casey and Crowley steered Ireland home against the Wallabies:

Whether you are Welsh or not, people in the UK need to be aware of Wales' treatment.