Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Tougher times ahead for Ireland? A Union dabbling in developing a hotel with a national coach set to be in post for 12 years and a decrease in overseas stars. Parallels to Wales? www.rugbypass.com/plus/expecta... 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 20/09/2026On O'Mahoney and Rowntree doing contract negotiations. Doesn't seem much love lost between the pair archive.ph/fHzVyarchive.ph 101
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 20/09/2026"We know what it’s like to run rugby clubs. This Soviet system doesn’t work From Ireland to Australia, clubs operate in a centrally planned economy where no one has the incentive to make the professional game a success" archive.ph/jaBTGstatic.klipy.comThe Simpsons: Grampa Throws GrenadeALT: The Simpsons: Grampa Throws Grenade 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The Coalition of the Willing think squad budget isn't related to performance. 200
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 13/08/2026In shock news it turns out that House of Luxury no longer exist. www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukUS firm that planned major investment into Scarlets ceases tradingMontana-based House of Luxury planned to take a 55% stake in the club 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Wales up to 11th in the rankings. The WRU masterplan is working 081
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Ben Grant and Angus Blythe have left NSW. @drtomjones.bsky.social Would they be a decent fit for any of the regions? 100
Reposted by Richard TSquidge Rugby @squidgerugby.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Every week I see a new Wales team and am reminded afresh of what a tombola Tandy's Ospreys teams were each week. At least he hasn't put a scrum-half on the wing yet. 4174
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Wales go 6-2 on the bench Wales: Murray; Rees-Zammit, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Adams; Edwards, Tomos Williams; Carre, Lake (capt), D Lewis, Teddy Williams, Beard, Mann, J Morgan, Wainwright Replacements: Elias, N Smith, Warren, F Thomas, Reffell, Botham, Morgan-Williams, Hawkins. 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Yestyn Cook for a guy who's 20 stone got folded too easily at the engage there. Lack of core strength? 110
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Plumtree to second row alongside Carter? Warren to bench. No idea who's playing 15. Huzzah! archive.ph/hv1DUarchive.ph 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The WRUin do it again. No agreement in place with players over match fees. When will this binfire of an organisation learn? www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukWales players in row with WRU as strike action threatened and press cancelledWales' preparations for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji have been disrupted in spectacular fashion 110
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Cut from Wales squads Dafydd Jenkins (injury) Barratt Woodman Keddie Freddie Thomas Cracknell Bevan Jarrod Evans Hamer-Webb Roberts Rogers Bradley Murray at 15? God help us Bradley and Roberts out leaves only Hawkins, James, Llewellyn at centre. Grady being thought of as 13 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Lowe to Japan for next season www.the42.ie/james-lowe-j...the42.ieIreland and Leinster wing Lowe set to join Japanese clubThe Ireland and Leinster wing is set to replace Cheslin Kolbe in Tokyo. 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 09/06/2026New signing for the Ospreys. Liam Wright Former Aus international, could play for Wales from Aug 2027. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...bbc.co.ukLiam Wright: Ospreys sign former Australia captainThe 28-year-old former Queensland Reds flanker joins Ospreys having not played in a year after being plagued by injuries. 120
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Aus fans have faced "unimaginable terrors"? What's happened to Aus rugby over the last 10 years would in Welsh rugby be Tuesday. 120
Reposted by Richard TEdward Jenkins @edjenx.bsky.social · 06/06/2026I'll tell what is utterly enthralling at the moment and has the entire sporting world on the edge of its seat : the finals phase of the URC. 2172
Reposted by Richard TEdward Jenkins @edjenx.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Can Leinster overcome random South African team in their carefully scheduled home semi final? Will their entirety authentic and not at all plastic rivalry with Glasgow reach a new crescendo in the final? I have no more fucks left to give! 2121
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 05/06/2026WRU looking to bring in Ealing to the URC so they can cut a team. archive.ph/2026.06.05-1...archive.ph 210
Reposted by Richard TSei Williams @seiwilliams.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Looking forward to Farrell leaving in a couple of years, Cullen getting the job and losing at home to Italy and Georgia and getting sacked, then a half-interested Farrell coming back to save an IRFU mired in scandal and getting whitewashed two seasons in a row.static.klipy.comPatrick Star's Evil Laugh and Rubbing HandsALT: Patrick Star's Evil Laugh and Rubbing Hands 391
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Rhys Henry is in the Wales squad. Better scrummager than Lewis, Warren or Wainwright. Was Joe Jones really close to a call up? archive.ph/2026.06.04-1...archive.ph 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Ah the WRU. Just when you thought things were quiet and settling down in Welsh rugby. archive.ph/2026.06.02-1...archive.ph 200
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Shaun Edwards to leave France? Perhaps not a role for him as defence coach with Wales as Murchie has been appointed, but could he be brought in with a wider brief? archive.ph/2026.05.30-1...archive.ph 210
Reposted by Richard TLord Hardthrasher @lordhardthrasher.bsky.social · 29/05/202681st and 82nd West African Division, and 11th East African Division fought with distinction in the Burma campaign, doing things thought to be next to impossible by higher command, including long range patrols that were far more effective than the much celebrated Chindits. 2534
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Oliver Brown pushing hard to lay claim to Le Tache's crown of worst rugby journo archive.ph/2026.05.18-1... 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Nothing particularly new. Iirc the 2 Prem teams opposed to the URC merger was Quins and Bath. Can't see Bath having changed their mind archive.ph/2026.05.17-0... 110
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 15/05/2026SA teams to not compete in Europe next season? archive.ph/2026.05.15-1...archive.ph 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Wales squad Forwards Barrett, Carre, Smith, Thomas Belcher, Elias, Lake, Lloyd Assirati, Lewis, Wainwright, Warren Beard, Carter, Jenkins, Thomas, Williams Botham, Cracknell, James, Keddie, Mann, Morgan, Plumtree, Reffell, Wainwright, Woodman 300
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Isaac Murray-MacGregor to sign for Scarlets archive.ph/2026.05.08-1...archive.ph 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Lydiate to go full time with Wales as a coach www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukWales announce legend to join Steve Tandy's coaching teamThe 38-year-old will join Tandy's coaching setup on a full-time basis, having worked with Wales during the autumn and Six Nations campaigns 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Harvey Cuckson signs for Scarlets archive.ph/2026.05.06-1...archive.ph 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Mackenzie Martin off to ProD2. Hope it works out for him. Big unit but something isn't working for him in Wales. www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukWales international walks away from Welsh rugby for new life in FranceThe 22-year-old is understood to have signed a three-year deal in France after falling out of favour 120
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Kane James to opt for Wales at senior level. With Morse and James that's some depth building in the back row. archive.ph/Y3YpFarchive.ph 010
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Riley Higgins to Edinburgh. Qualifies for both Scotland and Wales. edinburghrugby.org/news-and-fea...edinburghrugby.orgEdinburgh land Hurricanes star Higgins on three-year deal - Edinburgh RugbyThe signing represents one of the most significant pieces of recruitment in Edinburgh Rugby’s recent history. Higgins is widely regarded as one of the brightest young midfield talents in New Zealand r... 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Moana Pasifika to fold at end of Super Rugby season. archive.ph/2026.04.14-0...archive.ph 211
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Summary from Alex Bywater on Twitter EGM summary: 124 clubs in attendance No objections to motions being withdrawn Clubs were presented to on future direction of travel Executive maintained commitment to going to three teams Still no decision made on who goes New chair in place by summer. 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Well that EGM predictably turned out to be a nothing burger. Instead it's given the WRU space to claim that it's held a Q&A with the clubs and had a club official say that they support the WRU proposals. www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/... 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Rogers confirmed. "I’m really looking forward to testing myself in a different environment." archive.ph/f2DRBarchive.phWelcome to nginx 010
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 09/04/2026The Times are on a bit of a roll at the moment with interviewing hookers. archive.ph/2026.04.09-0...archive.phWelcome to nginx 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Tom Rogers to Ospreys. Scarlets looking at Ioan Jones, Page, Mee and Murray as back 3 for next season? www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukOspreys set to sign Wales star from rivals in massive coupThe Ospreys are closing in on a big signing from one of their Welsh rivals. 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Tahlor Cahill not interested in playing for Wales at the moment. Not exactly an earth shattering revelation. www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukWales dealt blow as New Zealand rugby star turns down approachWales had been targeting Welsh-qualified Tahlor Cahill as a potential recruit ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup 210
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Tshiunza signed on a 1 year deal with Sale. www.salesharks.com/2026/03/26/s...salesharks.comSHARKS TO SIGN WELSH FORWARD TSHIUNZA | Sale SharksSale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign powerful Welsh international forward Christ Tshiunza on an initial one-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season. The versatile 24-year-old, who stands at 6’6” a... 100
Reposted by Richard TSei Williams @seiwilliams.bsky.social · 25/03/2026"At that age, you are not identifying the best players, merely the earliest developers: the biggest, the fastest, the ones who, by chance, arrived first. It is like judging the best apple just after planting the tree". Nathaniel Hale for Gwladrugby. gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/g...gwladrugby.wordpress.comGlantaf Have Won A National Rugby Championship, Damn ThemEarly talent identification at 10, 11 or 12 is less science than parlour game. At that age, you are not identifying the best players, merely the earliest developers. 271
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Ospreys to play at St Helens next season. archive.ph/2026.03.24-1...archive.ph 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Joe Jenkins to move from Bristol to Tigers? www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukWelsh centre set for big transfer move as Wales star believes miracle can happenThe latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond 100
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Excellent work by Ysgol Glantaf archive.ph/2026.03.18-1...archive.ph 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 18/03/2026That Rob Regan master plan. 4 teams with £6m player budgets. archive.ph/2026.03.18-1...archive.ph 000
Richard T @rdtanner2144.bsky.social · 05/03/2026James Fender's brother Luke is also off to France. www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...walesonline.co.ukWelsh youngster set to follow brother to France with move lined upThe Ospreys U18s second-row is set to move to France next season 110
