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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Marika Koroibete departs after 30 minutes on his Ospreys debut. "What a waste of money" sung from the home supporters. #DRAvOSP

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Some really questionable choices of pre-match music. Hoping the rugby is better. #DRAvOSP

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I thought Fetuli Paea was a handful off the bench against the Scarlets and warrants a start. Big opportunities for Hope and Beddall too. Quite looking forward to seeing Koroibete live at Rodney Parade though. #DRAvOSP

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🔭 URC Focus: What can the Ospreys take from their South Africa tour? ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social assesses the opening fortnight for Mark Jones' side and highlights what needs to improve before Friday's trip to Rodney Parade. ⚫️⚪️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/can-the-ospr... 📸 Inpho Photography / URC

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's been an interesting start to the season for the Ospreys out in SA. My piece below for @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social ahead of their trip to Newport this weekend, which has never been a happy hunting ground. Any shares would be appreciated! www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/can-the-ospr...

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URC Focus: What can the Ospreys take from their South Africa tour?

The Ospreys South Africa tour is over. Iestyn Rhys-Thomas assesses their opening two URC games and what needs to improve before Fridays trip to Rodney Parade.

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James Rees @jamesrees.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

any Ospreys mutuals or lovers of good rugby on here Myself @iestyn21.bsky.social and @squidgerugby.bsky.social are doing a live pubcast the night before st helen’s opens! come down, i promise it’ll be fun!!!!

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I think you and @edjenx.bsky.social as a joint entry could be well in the running.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Back on TNT Sports duty this afternoon with live updates from the Gallagher PREM match between Saracens and Sale Sharks. Feel free to join along for some build up and team news before kickoff at 3pm. #SARvSAL www.tntsports.co.uk/rugby/prem/2...

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Saracens vs Sale Sharks LIVE: Gallagher PREM build up and team news ahead of Alex Sanderson's return to StoneX Stadium

Get the latest Rugby updates on TNT Sports. Catch Saracens - Sale Sharks live on 04/10/2026. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Scarlets are getting on top in the breakdown and looking to play quick and probably deserve a halftime lead. Dragons have been wasteful when they've got into the 22 despite two tries, something for Filo Tiatia and his side to work on in the second 40. #DRAvSCA

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Lovely score from Macs Page, plenty of noise from the travelling Scarlets supporters too. Visitors lead 7-0 and have started the brighter. #DRAvSCA

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

At Rodney Parade for Dragons vs Scarlets, lovely weather in Newport. Hopefully a good derby coming up. Report and reaction at some point this afternoon. #DRAvSCA

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Don’t want to sound like a miserable so and so, but really enjoy Edinburgh vs Stormers. Nice difference to the high scoring stuff! Edinburgh 2 from 2 too, I didn’t have that at the start of the year. #EDIvSTO

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“The Aberdare assassin” was right there. But I think that could receive OfCom complaints if that was repeated on broadcast.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I remember Nigel Owens writing on social media a few days after the Edd Howley try for Bridgend saying it shouldn't have stood. Possibly the most niche 'I was there' moment ever.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

God, Maro Itoje is a right pest (A good thing) and a very good one.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Technical term would be “touch judges” - none of this “linesmen” nonsense.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Or the sneaky plan to merge Leinster with either Ulster or Munster and they can keep their name? I’ve seen the light.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

All four Irish sides lose in the opening round of the league season. So, when do we talk about reducing the number of Irish teams? (This is sarcasm.)

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The entire team might be livid at him but he's saved me a re-write.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A 19-all draw for the Dragons to start their URC season out in Italy, a good result considering they trailed 14-0 after 25 minutes. But could count themselves unlucky the missed conversions. Report below. Can we stop with the draws, please? www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/265838...

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Benetton 19-19 Dragons: Men of Gwent start URC season with draw in Italy

The Dragons started their BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a 19-all draw away at Benetton at the Stadio Monigo.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

For those who aren’t in the majority, you know who you are! 😉 *I’ve got 3 games to work on this weekend so it’s going to be busy.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A happy new rugby season to one an all. I wish the majority a successful, happy and stress free season.

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🔵⚫️ Cardiff looking to continue play-off push 🐉🐉 Dragons injury concerns ⚫️⚪️ Ospreys explore Australian route 🔴🔴 Can the Scarlets climb? @iestyn21.bsky.social previews the Welsh regions ahead of the new URC season. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/united-rugby... 📸 Nations Championship/Getty Images

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Can technically say I’ve played at the same venue as Ronnie O’Sullivan. The joys of brass banding.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A spot of WXV for me this evening as Wales take on South Africa at CAP. Kickoff at 7:15pm.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In about 16 years of watching Formula 1, this might be the worst race I’ve watched. Abit of luck for Antonelli and misfortune for Norris, but this track isn’t really suitable for much. #F1 #SpanishGP

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I’m sure we’ll all get used to it, even if it’s a culture shock!

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

But who actually calls it that anyway?

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I’m not sure if I could remember the new name if I was ever tasked with a last minute re-write. I’d have to go old school!

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I see Leinster have returned back to the “Laya Arena” I think this is gonna be the hardest stadium to name without going back to its previous name. There was nothing wrong with the RDS.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Great win for La Rochelle away at Toulon to go back-to-back in the Top14. A proper scrap, home side’s errors costly. Third away victory of the weekend in the Top 14. #TOUvLAR

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

They were without a lot of their first choice players and did field quite a lot of youngsters and you could see the Dragons were further along their pre-season plans. You can also argue their highlight of the night was Joe Hawkins winning the half time raffle while watching his side.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

HT: Scarlets 14-19 Dragons Five tries in Llandovery in total, with Ioan Jones and Sam O'Connor crossing for the hosts. Dragons tries scored by Fine Inisi & Seb Davies before a Harrison Keddie try before the interval giving them the lead.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Pre-match playlist in Llandovery quite strong tbf.

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Iestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A second Pre-season game for the Dragons this evening in Llandovery as they face the Scarlets. Kickoff at 7pm, report to come.

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