Is there a possible Ospreys survival strategy even if the WRU reduce the regions to three? Crippling Covid-19 debt, fuelled by a £20 million emergency loan, forced Welsh rugby to restructure, with the Professional Rugby Agreement 2025 (PRA25) aiming to reduce the four professional teams to three by 2028 to concentrate resources. Under this new, […]
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Are the WRU wrecking Regional Rugby?
The inherent criticism of the WRU and its approach to regional rugby cab sometimes indicate a basic lack of understanding of the situation. The WRU were faced with financial crisis due to Covid 19 several years back. That meant like so many others at the time that they took a huge financial hit that financially […]
Synthetic Pitches and Sports Injuries
Synthetic pitches – recent studies have indicated a higher incidence of certain injuries on synthetic (3G and 4G) rugby pitches compared to natural grass surfaces. A comprehensive analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined 2,128 knee injuries over 20 seasons in England’s Premiership Rugby. The findings revealed that the incidence of knee […]
Peter Thomas succeeded by Alun Jones
Peter Thomas will be succeeded by Alun Thomas as chairman of Cardiff Rugby. During the summer it was revealed that the 75-year-old would hand over the reins of Cardiff Blues following more than 22-years at the helm. Thomas will remain a director of the company and has been named Life President, with Cardiff legal professional […]
Rugby Headguards
Rugby Headguards – Hedkayse Headguard Review It works but it’s not the solution! This is just another scrum cap they don’t protect heads, it’s no different. Currently World Rugby’s Law 4 states head gear is only intended to protect from cuts and abrasions and not protect from impacts. Whilst there have been vast improvements […]
Cardiff Arms Park: History, Name, Development, and Orientation
Cardiff Arms Park is one of Wales’ most iconic sporting venues, synonymous with rugby union and Welsh national pride. The site has a rich history, evolving from a humble cricket ground into the world-renowned rugby stadium that preceded the current Principality Stadium. Its development is a story of shifting sporting priorities, urban adaptation, and a […]
Rugby Union – Red card or yellow card making sense of decisions World Rugby guidelines.
Rugby Union – Red card or just yellow? There has been much controversy recently relating to incidents relating to head impacts at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. So what are the World Rugby Guidelines that govern if the tackle is legal or not. These are well explained in a World Rugby video Following the […]
Gatland to leave Wales head coach role
Gatland managed just one win in the 2023 Six Nations, but the former British and Irish Lions coach did galvanise the Wales squad to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup. Wales have not won a Test match since beating Georgia in the pool stages of that tournament, with defeat to Argentina in the […]
Carp Fishing in Cardiff – Bute East Dock and Chasing the Queen of the Wharf
Carp Fishing in Cardiff has long been a hidden gem for local anglers, offering a unique and often rewarding urban fishing experience. While it may not have the picturesque charm of a countryside lake, its deep waters and industrial history create a rich environment teeming with fish. Among the many mysteries lurking beneath the surface, […]
Wales Six Nations warning and Welsh derby in Europe confirmed
France winger sends Wales warning with six-try outing France wing Damian Penaud has sent Wales a stark warning ahead of the Wales Six Nations opener at the end of the month after crossing for six tries in Bordeaux’s Champions Cup win over the Sharks. The South African outfit only needed to lose by less than […]