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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 1h

🔭 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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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔴 Cardiff leave it late 🟣 Loughborough bounce back ✌️ Hartpury go 2 from 2 🔵 Bath show quality 🟢 Away day joy for Exeter 📝 Adam Gaston's detailed review of Round 2 in #BUCSSuperRugby www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/late-drama-a... 📸 BSR / Ben Lumley #MSBR #UniRugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🔵⚫️ Cardiff started the URC season with a 21-15 victory over Scarlets, but what did we learn from the first Welsh derby of the campaign? @iestyn21.bsky.social offers his thoughts... 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/what-did-we-... 📸 Inpho Photography #BKTURC #URC

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Zealand are England’s closest challengers at the top of the world rankings 🌹🇳🇿 And Elizabeth Cartwright has picked out three 'game changers' who could give the Red Roses the edge when the long-standing rivals meet again on Saturday. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/trus-ones-to... #WXV | #WXVGlobal

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🤩 BUCS Super Rugby returned on Wednesday with all the drama, tries and tribalism that make it such a spectacle. 📝 Adam Gaston wraps up the action: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/big-scorelin... 📸 @rileysports.bsky.social #BUCSSuperRugby #UniRugby

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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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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last Friday's win felt like another key moment in the coaching journey of Sean Lynn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social and Mark Ashcroft look back at Wales’ 50-19 victory over South Africa and explain why the result reminded TRU of days gone by… www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/from-bucs-to... 📸 Lizzy Terry

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏉 Welcome back to #BUCSuperRugby... 😍 And it is arguably bigger and bolder than ever before! 📰 Adam Gaston has pieced together a bumper preview ahead of the 2026/27 season. 🖇️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bigger-and-b... 📸 Ben Lumley / BSR #UniRugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔵⚪️ Coventry No.8 Marcus Rhodes speaks to Adam Gaston about his journey in #BUCSSuperRugby with Durham and the “massive excitement” at getting the chance to chase his dream. 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/rhode-to-glo... 📸 @coventryrugby.bsky.social #ChampRugby #UniRugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A 38-game winning streak. World champions. Now the Red Roses turn their attention to the WXV Global Series 🌹 Can anyone stop the England juggernaut? And will the new 4.5-size ball change the game? 🏉 👩‍💻 Elizabeth Cartwright looks ahead to England vs Australia this afternoon: t.co/VjhvVMpIx5

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"I feel that this journey has been a turning point in my rugby career." Interview: All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown on how his time in Japan with the Kobe Steelers made him ‘love rugby again’ + his effusive praise for Dave Rennie. 🇳🇿 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/anton-liener...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🇦🇷 The need for consistent form 🇦🇺 Building under Kiss? Argentina’s summer disappointed. Australia have a home World Cup on the horizon. How important are the upcoming Tests between Los Pumas and the Wallabies? 👀 ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/argentina-vs...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New Zealand have shown enough to suggest they can trouble South Africa - but injury concerns + a fired-up Boks still highlight the scale of the task... 📝 @iestyn21.bsky.social looks ahead to 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry'... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/can-new-zeal... 📸 Nations Championship / Getty

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Steve Tandy’s first season in charge of Wales ended with a reminder of how far they still have to go to compete with the top nations. The effort is there, but there is still plenty to fix ahead of November and the World Cup. ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-show-p...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This Nations Championship has been another reminder of just how well South Africa continue to evolve their game and build depth across their squad 🇿🇦 Ahead of their clash with Wales, @iestyn21.bsky.social takes a closer look at the four Springbok debutants and their threats.

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Jimmy Staples and England are ready for a physically demanding U20 World Championship semi-final against South Africa. "We're going to take the game to them. We're going to be as ruthless as we can in that physical area." www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/jimmy-staple... 📸 RFU Collection via Gaspafotos

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

From National Two to the Gallagher Prem and a European semi-final, Nick Lilley has experienced a strong spectrum of rugby this season. Now, with England Under-20s, he’s ready to put his best foot forward. 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-time-to-put... 📸 RFU Collection via Georgia Upton Photography

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🏆 Would anything but victory leave Leinster's season unfulfilled? 🐂 Can the Bulls turn final heartbreak into history? 💪 Will the URC title be won up front? @iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts ahead of Friday's #BKTURC final: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/leinster-fac... 📸 Inpho Photography

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

💫 Amelia Williams this season: 🏆 Women's BUCS Super Rugby champion 🏆 Women's BUCS Super Rugby POTY 🏆 Lightning Young Player of the Season 🏆 Lightning Supporters' Player of the Season 📝...and a new Loughborough Lightning deal. 🗣️ Interview: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/amelia-willi...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Ardie Savea is aiming to sign off from Japanese rugby by lifting the League One trophy when his Kobe Steelers side - coached by Dave Rennie - face Kubota Spears. ✍️ Mark Pickering chats exclusively to the All Blacks star ahead of Sunday's final. 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ardie-savea-... 📸 JRLO

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Cardiff reached the URC play-offs. Dragons enjoyed a European run. Ospreys battled. Scarlets struggled. What can each Welsh region take from a 2025/26 season clouded by uncertainty? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/what-cardiff... 📸 Inpho Photography #BKTURC

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🏟️ First visit to Twickenham in more than 20 years 🏆 Silverware up for grabs 💫 The chance of a fairytale farewell St Mary's Old Boys are aiming to make this weekend's RFU Community Cup Finals an occasion to remember... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/trophy-on-th...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

ICYMI...🗞️ Wales boss Steve Tandy named six uncapped players to face Barbarians, Fiji, Argentina + South Africa. The inclusion of the 'explosive' Kane James certainly caught the eye. Reaction from @iestyn21.bsky.social : www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/explosive-ja... 📸 RFU Collection via JMP UK

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

At the weekend, England were in control (again) and now attention turns to a Grand Slam decider in France. Elizabeth Cartwright looks back at Saturday's win over Italy. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Packer powering Red Roses 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Zoe Harrison's display 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Fixing leaky holes in defence www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/england-in-c...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

After a three-year wait between appearances, Delaney Burns is seizing her chance with the Red Roses 🌹 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The England second-row on: 🌟 Her “special” fourth cap 🎓 Continuing to learn from senior players 🌠 Her 'standout' Bristol teammates 🇮🇹 Facing Italy www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/delaney-burn...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🗣️ "That’s why you’ve got a league like this... 🌟 BUCS Super Rugby continues to be showered with praise as attention turns to England Students' clash with France Universities. Quotes from Aaron James, Johann van Graan + Loughborough's Tayo Adegbemile... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bucs-super-r...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A day they won't forget in a hurry 😍🏆 Our reports from yesterday's #BUCSSuperRugby finals... 🔵🟡 Bath complete league + cup double: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/mens-bucs-su... 💜💜 Third time's a charm for Loughborough in #WBSR final: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/third-times-... #UniRugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It's #BUCSSuperRugby finals day! 😍☀️ We are off to Newport! 🏆 ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social looks ahead to both finals, with quotes from University of Bath boss Aaron James + Loughborough head coach Martin Webdale. 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-this-is-the... 📸 BSR / James Andrews / Ben Lumley

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🌟 Lutui debut 🤕 Injury concerns 🦸‍♀️ Jones' energy + leadership 🏟️ Special, special crowd On Saturday, TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright was a spectator at Allianz Stadium, and she jotted down her thoughts from England's opening #GuinnessW6N win... 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/injury-conce... 📸 Lizzy Terry

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Both the BUCS Super Rugby Women's and Men's semi-finals delivered entertainment in spadefuls 🙌 Brunel, Bath + both Loughborough sides are off to the big dance on April 22nd 🏉 🛣️ Next stop: Rodney Parade... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/brunel-stun-... ✍️ Adam Gaston 📸 milliesportsmedia + Ben Lumley

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

At 31, Exeter Chiefs' Linde van der Velden is thriving for both club and country - and she has set her sights on some big goals 👀 🇳🇱 The Dutch international speaks to @franciscoisaac.bsky.social : www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/linde-van-de... 📸 Exeter Chiefs #PWR #WREC26

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Fresh energy, same aim 👊 There might be a different feel to the world champions in this Women's Six Nations, but England's desire to improve and hit new heights remains the same. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹 Elizabeth Cartwright heard from Helena Rowland + Lilli Ives Campion: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/fresh-energy...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🛑 Stopping Benetton + Onisi Ratave 🌟 Morgan can inspire Ospreys 🤔 How to deal with 'rangy' McCloskey 🐉 Tough test for Dragons 🗣️ Tom Shanklin breaks down the three #ChallengeCupRugby Round of 16 clashes involving Welsh regions... 📝 @iestyn21.bsky.social www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/tom-shanklin...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🔵🟡 Bath roar back 🟪🟪 Durham down Nottingham 🟣🟢 Loughborough + Exeter squeeze through 🏆 The Men’s #BUCSSuperRugby Milk Championship kicked off on Wednesday, and Adam Gaston has the lowdown from the quarter-finals... 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bucs-super-r... 📸 Ben Lumley / BUCS Super Rugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

For 21-year-old Portuguese talent Manuel Vareiro, the past 12 months have been a 'rollercoaster' 🇵🇹 From facing online criticism to lifting the Rugby Europe Championship trophy, the emerging talent reflects with @franciscoisaac.bsky.social... 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/manuel-varei...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🏆 #BUCSSuperRugby league winner 📜 New contract at Bath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England U19s captain 😆 "It’s been an exciting few months..." Meet Isaac Mears, the emerging scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable couple of weeks... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/meet-isaac-m... 📸 RFU Collection via JMP UK #UniRugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The URC clicks back into gear 🫰 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Can Wales’ regions feed off an encouraging Six Nations to finish the season strongly? www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/welsh-clubs-... ✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social 📸 Inpho Photography #BKTRUC #URC

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

"As you asked me the question, I had a smile on my face..." 😁 After being named in the Red Roses' first training camp of 2026, Sarah Parry continues to shine bright at Harlequins Women 👏 📊 Now she’s set on helping Quins secure a top four finish... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-i-ve-got-a-...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

💬 "It’s been a long time. This is a massive reward for so many people... 🥹 The emotion etched across Aaron James' face spoke a thousand words. His Bath side had done it. Their first-ever #BUCSSuperRugby league title 🏆 ✍️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bath-create-... 📸 Ben Lumley / BUCS Super Rugby

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Wales aim to deliver their 'best performance this weekend' against a confident Italy. Can Steve Tandy’s side claim that elusive Six Nations victory, or will the Azzurri finish with three wins from five? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇹 💻 @iestyn21.bsky.social: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-focuse...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Victory for Bath in Wednesday’s crunch match with Loughborough has left them on the brink... 🏆 Win at Durham on the final day and a first-ever #BUCSSuperRugby league title will be theirs. ✍️ All the latest from #MBSR and #WBSR: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bath-roar-ba... 📸 BSR / Ben Lumley

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

🇨🇭Two weeks ago, they celebrated a memorable victory vs the Netherlands. Now they face Germany once again. A year on from history against the Schwarze Adler, Jorn Vögtli + Switzerland hope to achieve another special result. 📝 @franciscoisaac.bsky.social www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/jorn-v-gtli-...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🗨️ "If we bring large parts of what we did against Scotland, then I think we'll be in the game to get the result we all want..." 🤔 Can Wales take another step in the right direction in Dublin? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✍️ @iestyn21.bsky.social with the latest from the Welsh camp: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bring-large-...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The manner of the defeats against Scotland & Ireland has raised questions about Steve Borthwick's tactics and his side's mentality. Then came Tuesday's team announcement. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The England boss has shaken things up, but a reaction is still expected in Rome. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lingering-qu...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🙌🟣 From facing stars like Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Mack Hansen to finding his stride at Durham, Rory Telfer is enjoying his time in BUCS Super Rugby. 🗣️ The former Ulster wing spoke to Adam Gaston about his career to date... 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-i-ve-absolu... 📸 Ben Lumley

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

All roads lead to Round 17 🛣️👀 After Loughborough's dramatic late win at Durham, the #BUCSSuperRugby league title could be decided next week when the leaders face Bath in a clash of the top two 🔥 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/loughborough... ✍️ Adam Gaston 📸 BUCS Super Rugby / Flynn Duggan

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"They topped the league for the number of tackles and posted an 84% success rate, built on Murchie's defensive line staying connected..." ✍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @iestyn21.bsky.social explains what Wales fans can expect from new defence coach Peter Murchie... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/why-murchies...

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

✅ BUCS Super Rugby ✅ Champ Rugby ✅ National 1 ✅ International stage 🇳🇱 Netherlands second-row Marijn Huis has played at various levels of the English game and has found a home at London Scottish. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/marijn-huis-... ✍️ @franciscoisaac.bsky.social 📸 London Scottish #REC

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Talking Rugby Union @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

"There are lots of amazing memories from Scotland, but we’re ready to create memories for us in Wales now..." It'll be friends reunited on Saturday, but Steve Tandy won’t be rolling out the red carpet for his former side. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/time-to-crea... ✍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @iestyn21.bsky.social

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