An absolute corker of a letter to the Welsh rugby clubs from Hayley Parsons 💥

A team with zero professional players, plucking players from the English amateur divisions vs World Cup regulars. Out of nowhere, Germany had the greatest day in their rugby history as they beat Romania in a tense encounter. We sat down to dissect it all- youtu.be/HShQST2apFk?...

Come for the fact that it was the most dramatic 6 Nations game of the weekend. Stay for a beautiful breakdown of all the details of Italy's three phase move that put Louis Lynagh away for the first try of the match.

Forza! Italy kicked off their Championship with a huge win over a disappointing Scottish side in a Biblical downpour- How did Italy create their tries, what did Scotland get wrong, and can Italy kick on from here? youtu.be/ld94UBOjKko?...

A mountain of Six Nations may have hidden Switzerland's achievements, but the neutral boys might have just quietly produced the most impressive result of 2026 so far- We dig into what, how and why... youtu.be/PKOy_41w0pE

A demolition. Wales' trip to Twickenham didn't stay competitive long as Steve Borthwick's side ripped them apart without having to get into gear. So how did England show such control, and were there any positives for Cymru? youtu.be/gJs2cAx-ViA

Wales went in at half-time 21-0 up against Italy in 2020's opening round. Since then, Wales' aggregate *half-time* score over their last five Six Nations openers is 9-127.

Rugby Owner: The suit with top three shirt buttons undone type of millionaire. Started a business selling pastry to every restaurant in Europe in 1981. He claims its hard work but it's mostly thanks to connections made at a boarding school that costs £1.6b per term. Goes to parties in blackface.

On reflection, it’s a shame Phil Bennett wasn’t still around to deliver a “Look what these bastards have done to Wales…” speech before yesterday’s game. Only problem is, the “bastards” he’d have been referring to in this instance is the WRU.

The worst thing is, the WRU will try and use this result to further-justify killing the club team who contributed the most players in all three Wales wins at Twickenham since 1988.

Taine Plumtree has now been binned on three consecutive international caps. Even Tomas Lavanini only ever managed two in a row.

Referee finally understanding that every tackle on Harri Deaves should be a yellow card

I look away for one minute and he's been sent to the bin. Play wasn't even going on.

Imagine conceding a try against Wales. England are basically as shit as we are.

Basically just won the World Cup lads

-> Wales' main problem is their discipline -> Tandy brings on Taine Plumtree

The worst thing is, the WRU will try and use this result to further-justify killing the club team who contributed the most players in all three Wales wins at Twickenham since 1988.

This is barely a game of rugby.

WRU Board Member Jamie Roberts

The WRU wanting this to be the only men’s team I have to support is cruel

Now for Harri Deaves to score the winner and lift his jersey to reveal a Worst Run Union t-shirt underneath

"Where's the pressure come from?" Sione you just lost to Italy

Lads if the broadcaster has posted a camera on your substitute hooker on the bench is that a bad sign?

Fischetti and Ferrari deserve huge credit but bloody blimey were the two Italian locks good. Niccolo Cannone MOTM for me but Andrea Zambonin also outstanding. Proper, nuggetty, old school performances.

ITALIA

Huw Jones is playing?!

Crazy how much better as the ref correspondent on comms JP Doyle is than Nigel Owens. Just explaining decisions for confused fans instead of starting a pub debate that doesn’t make sense.

In my head the only words Manuel Zulliani knows in English are “Hello” and “Hands away seven”

The Six Nations just feels so much better, more exciting and more engaging than normal rugby. Even the autumn, Rugby Championship, and Lions tours don’t really have the same special feeling. Only the World Cup compares. It’s the best.

Further proof boxkicking is good actually more often than it isn’t

NOW it’s Sixmas

People who talk like England are ever, at any stage, underdogs in the u20s Six Nations are unserious

We need the scoreline to stay close because realistically, it’s the only thing Dave Reddin will see

Jimmy Staples, the tool used to stick together Jimmy Page(s)

I cannot quite express how excited I am about having a Paul James regen at loosehead

Huh, I thought we only had the talent for three teams

Mike Friday’s son should be Mike Saturday not Lucas Friday

The 2026 Six Nations is underway as France laid down a huge statement of intent with a massive win over Ireland- So how did France's kicking game open them up, what did Ireland get wrong, and will this French team go all the way? youtu.be/DdanroBdUhc

Hello our review of yesterday's game shall be with you soon

Ireland are not playing actively badly and the effort levels are huge, they're just physically not in the game at all and have been incapable of imposing themselves on it. That's exactly what Wales have been like since the 2023 World Cup.

Guillard has been unreal. Serious player.

We're only forty minutes in, but Galthie's three gambles are more than coming off. Attisogbe has been exceptional in the air and defence, the back five is running rampant and Deportere is having a fantastic game.

Honestly this Irish performance reminds me of watching Wales lately

The 2026 Six Nations gets underway tomorrow(!!!), as defending champions France welcome Ireland to Paris for one of the biggest clashes of the tournament. We break down how both teams will play, their selection, and what trend we may see take place this Championship... youtu.be/O0xGYVzhv_c

I have been thinking a lot about the Y11 bid for Cardiff and the decision of the WRU to enter into a period of exclusivity with them. Something I have a lot of experience with is conflicts of interest. Preventing conflicts of interest from affecting decision making is a legal requirement;

Yesterday I boosted/crossposted some jpg’s about the new laws for #SuperRugbyPacific Overnight @squidgerugby.bsky.social covered them too. Check it out. youtu.be/SpGUwoU45Ho...

It's something we began doing as a Patreon perk last year, but just became tricky to keep on top of alongside everything else with just two of us. As with so many things, it's pure practicality. Absolutely will intend to look into it again once we've worked out the workflow a bit.

Good to see World Rugby cracking down on Crys16

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.

I love that Squidge is arguably the best rugby analyst out there who will also let you know that he is absolutely and unapologetically a homer for his club.