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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In 1932, Joe Thompson boarded a ship from Southampton for his third Ashes tour of Australia carrying a leather Victor suitcase. Almost a hundred years later, I had a rummage through the same suitcase to see what he brought back. www.realclass.co.uk/unearthing-t...
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Unearthing the treasure chest of Big Joe Thompson
The story of one of the greatest rugby league players you've never heard of.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
We revisited our pre-season predictions in the new episode of the Real Class pod and in case you hadn't realised, we talk absolute shite. open.spotify.com/episode/0HUw...
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The Worst Takes Of 2025 — Revisiting Our Pre-Season Predictions
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Latest episode of the Real Class podcast is out as me and @joshheff.bsky.social take our medicine after Leeds' defeat to Catalans. open.spotify.com/episode/43LA...
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Can I Just Shock You? — Round 26 Review
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
For all the unanswered questions about rugby league's latest reach for the big red panic button, one fascinates me more than any other. What the hell is Gary Hetherington playing at? www.realclass.co.uk/gary-hetheri...
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Gary Hetherington is wandering down the Mississippi Delta
How do you make sense of the senseless?
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
New Real Class podcast is out. Recorded before rugby league hit the big red panic button again. open.spotify.com/episode/5Kcw...
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Pucker Up — Round 20 Review
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Al @btown85.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
A story of the pride of south Leeds, our proper rugby league team
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
New Real Class podcast is out, recorded straight after *that* Lachie Miller try. Not wanting to be accused of bias, we also talk about all the other teams in Super League that aren't as good as Leeds. open.spotify.com/episode/3Xla...
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On Our Way — Round 17 Review
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Luke @glosluke.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
A wonderful afternoon at South Leeds' premier bauhaus-inspired rugby league venue. Read all about it on realclass.co.uk
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 03/07/2025
“They’re knocking ‘em all down and turning ‘em into flats” An afternoon south of the River Aire in Hunslet, and an aborted pub stop. by @glosluke.bsky.social www.realclass.co.uk/theyre-knock...
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“They’re knocking ‘em all down and turning ‘em into flats”
An afternoon south of the River Aire in Hunslet.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I feel very tired and inadequate after watching Cam Munster in that game.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
New episode of the Real Class podcast is out. We're trying really hard not to get carried away. Meanwhile, @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social has a staring contest with John Cartwright and now wants to be one of the lads with Danny McGuire. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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a man in a suit and tie says " dan dan "
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Well then, as much as I’ve been trying not to think about it, on Monday I’ll be joining the gang of #LUFC fans walking 121 miles from Newcastle to Leeds, raising money for Andy’s Man Club in the name of Gary Speed. Donate to a great cause here: www.gofundme.com/f/gary-speed...
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Donate to Gary Speed Walk III - Over 120 miles - Newcastle to Leeds, organized by Michael Normanton
Why? Gary Speed's death had an impact on all Leeds fans and … Michael Normanton needs your support for Gary Speed Walk III - Over 120 miles - Newcastle to Leeds
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 06/06/2025
Hull KR and Warrington can save rugby league from itself. At least for one day. by @robconlon.bsky.social www.realclass.co.uk/hull-kr-and-...
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Hull KR and Warrington can save rugby league from itself
At least for one day.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
New @realclass.co.uk podcast out. Never thought I'd say this but Joel Tomkins sounds like my kinda boss. Also, next week we'll be doing a mailbag episode so hit me up with any questions you'd like us to answer (either rugby league related or not). www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 17: Strict Diet
We need your help for next week.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 03/06/2025
New episode! Tui Lolohea running across the motorway, Joel Tomkins giving Catalans the afternoon off, and a preview of next weekend's Challenge Cup final www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 17: Strict Diet
We need your help for next week.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 30/05/2025
Stephen Crichton is in the conversation Has Critter quietly become the best rugby league player in the world? by @robconlon.bsky.social www.realclass.co.uk/stephen-cric...
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Stephen Crichton is in the conversation
Has Critter quietly become the best rugby league player in the world?
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WiganMich @wiganmich.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Great episode with some fab/awful (take your pick 😜) Stereophonics punnery - if that's a word...
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 27/05/2025
The Real Class podcast episode 16: On A Knife Edge A double sacking in Super League, some truly terrible jokes, and all the usual nonsense from round twelve. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 16: On A Knife Edge
A double sacking in Super League and all the usual nonsense from round twelve.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Plot twist: Super League 2025 is actually... really good? If this season has taught me anything it's that I know nothing about rugby league. (So subscribe to @realclass.co.uk for more insightful RL analysis!) www.realclass.co.uk/plot-twist-s...
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Plot twist: Super League 2025 is actually... really good?
Who the hell knows?
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Forty20LIVE @forty20live.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
"The Super League Grand Final - Your chance to see a trophy paraded at Old Trafford in 2025."
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Luke @glosluke.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Like there's not been enough rugby league/philosophy crossover this week.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
New @realclass.co.uk podcast is out. I did predict last week that a coach would get sacked after the Saints vs Catalans game. Just not the right one. Oh, and can Harry Newman please just wind his neck in for once? www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 15: Too Much Nick Cave
Can Harry Newman just...not?
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 14/05/2025
The Renegade or a Confused Spirit Albert Camus. Albert Vete. Albert Kelly. Thierry Al(i)bert. All names synonymous with rugby league greatness. @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social is feeling philosophical www.realclass.co.uk/the-renegade...
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The Renegade or a Confused Spirit
Albert Camus. Albert Vete. Albert Kelly. Thierry Al(i)bert. All names synonymous with rugby league greatness.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 14/05/2025
The Renegade or a Confused Spirit Albert Camus. Albert Vete. Albert Kelly. Thierry Al(i)bert. All names synonymous with rugby league greatness. @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social is feeling philosophical www.realclass.co.uk/the-renegade...
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The Renegade or a Confused Spirit
Albert Camus. Albert Vete. Albert Kelly. Thierry Al(i)bert. All names synonymous with rugby league greatness.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 13/05/2025
The Real Class podcast episode 14: Lucky Hat We're back reviewing the Challenge Cup semi-finals, a leaky bucket hat, and everyone losing their minds at Luke Keary talking sense. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 14: Lucky Hat
Tops off in York.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 13/05/2025
The Real Class podcast episode 14: Lucky Hat We're back reviewing the Challenge Cup semi-finals, a leaky bucket hat, and everyone losing their minds at Luke Keary talking sense. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 14: Lucky Hat
Tops off in York.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
New @realclass.co.uk podcast is out: - Challenge Cup semi-finals - Wondering why everyone got rattled by Luke Keary calling Super League "unwatchable" a week after Sky's broadcast of Leeds vs Hull KR went down in the second half - A leaky bucket hat www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast episode 14: Lucky Hat
Tops off in York.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 08/05/2025
Thornhill Trojans' Magic Weekend “We’re just going to soak it all up... and get hammered tonight." @glosluke.bsky.social on a lost rugby league treasure👇
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Thornhill Trojans' magic weekend
“We’re just going to soak it all up... and get hammered tonight."
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 08/05/2025
Thornhill Trojans' Magic Weekend “We’re just going to soak it all up... and get hammered tonight." @glosluke.bsky.social on a lost rugby league treasure👇
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Thornhill Trojans' magic weekend
“We’re just going to soak it all up... and get hammered tonight."
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 02/04/2025
Maybe we need to accept chaos. Maybe, just maybe, we need Thierry Alibert He's the only man who can save us now. by @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social www.realclass.co.uk/maybe-we-nee...
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Maybe we need to accept chaos. Maybe, just maybe, we need Thierry Alibert
He's the only man who can save us now.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 02/04/2025
Maybe we need to accept chaos. Maybe, just maybe, we need Thierry Alibert He's the only man who can save us now. by @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social www.realclass.co.uk/maybe-we-nee...
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Maybe we need to accept chaos. Maybe, just maybe, we need Thierry Alibert
He's the only man who can save us now.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 01/04/2025
New episode! Tom Briscoe's magic arse, Ashes excitement, and some much needed therapy after hearing 'Leeds Are Falling Apart Again' sung at two different grounds over the weekend. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 9: Some mitigation
Let's hope this is the last time we speak about referees.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Recorded a new episode of the Real Class podcast. Got a yellow card and a three-point penalty charge. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 9: Some mitigation
Let's hope this is the last time we speak about referees.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 28/03/2025
He's not actually going to win Man of Steel, is he? www.realclass.co.uk/whatever-peo...
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Whatever people say Aidan Sezer is, that's what he's not
All he's out for is a good time — all the rest is propaganda.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 25/03/2025
New episode! Leeds Rhinos have finally beaten a decent team, which means we've finally got an excuse to be absolutely insufferable. Sorry! www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 8: Off His Head
I don't want to tempt fate but I think everything is going to be totally great forever.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Whatever people say Aidan Sezer is, that's what he's not www.realclass.co.uk/whatever-peo...
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Whatever people say Aidan Sezer is, that's what he's not
All he's out for is a good time — all the rest is propaganda.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 26/03/2025
All he's out for is a good time — all the rest is propaganda. @robconlon.bsky.social on A̶r̶t̶h̶u̶r̶ ̶S̶e̶a̶t̶o̶n̶ Aidan Sezer #HullFC www.realclass.co.uk/whatever-peo...
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Whatever people say Aidan Sezer is, that's what he's not
All he's out for is a good time — all the rest is propaganda.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
New episode of the Real Class podcast is out and it's amazing what a win over Wigan can do for your mood. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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Peep Show GIF
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 25/03/2025
New episode! Leeds Rhinos have finally beaten a decent team, which means we've finally got an excuse to be absolutely insufferable. Sorry! www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 8: Off His Head
I don't want to tempt fate but I think everything is going to be totally great forever.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
I tried my best to write about whatever the hell is happening in rugby league right now (and always). Sorry. www.realclass.co.uk/the-rugby-le...
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Same As It Ever Was
The rugby league soap opera is stuck on a permanent cliffhanger
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 20/03/2025
Same As It Ever Was The rugby league soap opera is stuck on a permanent cliffhanger. by @robconlon.bsky.social www.realclass.co.uk/the-rugby-le...
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Same As It Ever Was
The rugby league soap opera is stuck on a permanent cliffhanger
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We picked our Super League cult hero 13 on the latest episode of the @realclass.co.uk podcast and engaged in some Fantasy Draft skullduggery that has already aged spectacularly badly. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 7: Our Super League cult hero 13
Who would make yours?
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 18/03/2025
New episode! We're already rewatching old Leeds games to make ourselves feel better + Fantasy Draft problems and our Super League cult hero XIII👇🎧 www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 7: Our Super League cult hero 13
Who would make yours?
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Jonny Hughes @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
It was fun to write about the experience of taking my bandmate to his first RL game in Goole for the @realclass.co.uk podcast/blog. I'm just a tiny bit scared they'll be better than Cas before long... www.realclass.co.uk/good-morning...
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"Good Morning From Another Rugby League Town…"
A day with Goole Vikings pretending to be Louis Theroux.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 12/03/2025
"Good Morning From Another Rugby League Town…" @jonnyhughes1990.bsky.social's day with Goole Vikings pretending to be Louis Theroux. www.realclass.co.uk/good-morning...
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"Good Morning From Another Rugby League Town…"
A day with the Goole Vikings pretending to be Louis Theroux.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 11/03/2025
The Real Class podcast, episode six: Proper Northern Sausages Just like Leeds Rhinos, we're struggling to score a point this week as we review round four of the 2025 Super League season, including a statement win for Hull KR and an apology for Hull FC. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 6: Proper Northern Sausages
Hungover in the South of France.
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Real Class @realclass.co.uk · 11/03/2025
The Real Class podcast, episode six: Proper Northern Sausages Just like Leeds Rhinos, we're struggling to score a point this week as we review round four of the 2025 Super League season, including a statement win for Hull KR and an apology for Hull FC. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 6: Proper Northern Sausages
Hungover in the South of France.
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Josh Heffernan @joshheff.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Nothing is unusual in a town that can charge £16.30 for two pints of Guinness, a Hobgoblin, a bottle of Poretti, and a bag of salted peanuts in a bar propping up Paul Rudd and Hugh Jackman while The Courteeners blast out of a jukebox. Wrexham and Rugby League are a perfect fit.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The latest episode of the Real Class podcast has just landed in which I may or may not say I'd be stunned if Liam Watts gets another Super League gig🙃 Plus plenty on Las Vegas, Salford, and lots of other nonsense. www.realclass.co.uk/the-real-cla...
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The Real Class podcast, episode 5: Super League in Sin City
Well, that looked bloody great. And now we're already trying to figure out ways to get to Las Vegas in 2026.
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Rob Conlon @robconlon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
A very 'rugby league' rugby league story from @joshheff.bsky.social that nevertheless made want to go on a pub crawl in Wrexham. www.realclass.co.uk/missing-the-...
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Missing the bus: how ‘Welcome To Wrexham’ could have been about rugby league
The story of the behind the scenes documentary that never was.
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