Welsh Rugby Stuff

[Vaquer]

Yeah this will end well.

I've seen hundreds of these fraudsters and Scarlets will go to the wall in, at most, 3 years, owing a million+ to creditors

New boss of the Scarlets says she's overcome past business failures

Martin Shipton An unconventional businesswoman who could be the saviour of the Scarlets rugby region has spoken candidly of her early business failures in Wales and the lack of transparency about her company in the United States. Kirsti Jane Baker, 36, originally from Pontypridd, now lives in...

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"we grew too quickly" is what they say because it sounds better than "I lost money, other people's money"

 

[Which Tyler]

Making London Welsh a regional side for example.

Isn't up to the WRU this time, any more than it has been the last dozen times it's been brought up.

 

[Taffelaide]

Isn't up to the WRU this time, any more than it has been the last dozen times it's been brought up.

Well it can be, they can simply 'purchase' them as any other private investor could.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Well it can be, they can simply 'purchase' them as any other private investor could.

Not really as that would have to be signed off by the RFU - believe that's what happened when the SRU wanted to buy London Scottish, before ending up with some half hearted partnership instead

 

[higgik]

It is sadly going to be Cardiff and Swansea, will be interesting to see how they brand them. Cardiff have only recently stopped pretending they are a region.

If they brand as East and West that closes off any future team coming back.

I wonder if the thinking is broad enough at the WRU.

Making London Welsh a regional side for example.

I could live with that and the two. Though hate that Llanelli will no longer be a top class team.

Why clubs?
How about 2 WRU teams in East and West Wales AND a stronger SRC with the historical clubs in Wales!

 

[ShropshireAllBlack]

The 42.ie has an interview with Martin Ananyi CEO of the URC. There’s a few interesting points;
The reduction in Welsh regions is a consultation process, and no decision has been made.
They’re interested in maintaining “jeopardy and narrative”, not necessarily the number of clubs. Downsizing the league is an option.
R360 isn’t stacking up. The URC has higher revenue than LIV Golf, R360’s cost model doesn’t meet realistic goals. Players will test numbers before signing binding contracts.
The URC shares its office building with the PRL. Nobody’s going to **** in anyone’s porridge.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Adam Beard is injured and likely to miss the 6N.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Just got an alert form Bet365 saying Wales are now odds on for the grandslam

 

[dullonien]

Adam Beard is injured and likely to miss the 6N.

Oh no, how will we replace the power and aggression he brings. A little girl perhaps?

 

[Welsh Exile]

Oh no, how will we replace the power and aggression he brings. A little girl perhaps?

I was reading on the bible that is Wales Online that we’re looking at a lock from the Crusaders or Highlanders. 22 and qualifies through a Welsh grandparent I’ve never heard of him let alone seen him play but he must be better than Beard. Sign him up I say.

 

[dirty harry]

I was reading on the bible that is Wales Online that we’re looking at a lock from the Crusaders or Highlanders. 22 and qualifies through a Welsh grandparent I’ve never heard of him let alone seen him play but he must be better than Beard. Sign him up I say.

Ye, Cahill the young Crusaders lock...

Apparently Robertson said some good things about him 3 years ago while he was a teen, so Tandy and vo have jumped lol.

Hes lightweight, but mobile, aling the lines of Jenkins (Just what we need lol).

Realistivally hes been bouncing between Canterbury and Crusaders for a few seasons, hasnt quite made the grade yet, and tbh not surr he offers much more Carter, Williams, Fender, Davies already dont.

Imagine the conversation though:

- so wed like you to committ to Welsh rugby

- ok why

- money... no. Glory... no. Club contract... well we are not sure if there will be any left next season. Lets just say it would make your granny proud.

Hahahaha

 

[dullonien]

Ye, Cahill the young Crusaders lock...

Apparently Robertson said some good things about him 3 years ago while he was a teen, so Tandy and vo have jumped lol.

Hes lightweight, but mobile, aling the lines of Jenkins (Just what we need lol).

Realistivally hes been bouncing between Canterbury and Crusaders for a few seasons, hasnt quite made the grade yet, and tbh not surr he offers much more Carter, Williams, Fender, Davies already dont.

Imagine the conversation though:

- so wed like you to committ to Welsh rugby

- ok why

- money... no. Glory... no. Club contract... well we are not sure if there will be any left next season. Lets just say it would make your granny proud.

Hahahaha

Damnit, we need a big bruiser of a lock to complement some of the more 'technical' locks we have available, such as Jenkins.

The fact that Ball is immediately back in the conversation is a sad indictment of our options. Douglas at the Dragons is also being banded about by some, but he looks a little lazy and unfit to me, not an international by any means. I still have some hope for Rhys Davies, but he's not stamped his authority on many games recently, and was average for Wales.

 

[Welsh Exile]

I can understand why we don’t have a plethora of 6ft 9 20 stone giants amongst our population so can forgive the fact we don’t have a bruiser but why can’t we produce any ******* tightheads? There’s no shortage of short, fat people in Wales FFS

 

[dirty harry]

I can understand why we don’t have a plethora of 6ft 9 20 stone giants amongst our population so can forgive the fact we don’t have a bruiser but why can’t we produce any ******* tightheads? There’s no shortage of short, fat people in Wales FFS

We have tons of tall people in wales, there are at least 5 of us 6'5 plus in my immediate family, and i know at least 5 more between 6'6 and 6'10...

Its the player pathways that are the problem.

Look at Welsh options all over the park, we seem to be actively looking for short ball players for some reason.

 

[Welsh Exile]

We have tons of tall people in wales, there are at least 5 of us 6'5 plus in my immediate family, and i know at least 5 more between 6'6 and 6'10...

Its the player pathways that are the problem.

Look at Welsh options all over the park, we seem to be actively looking for short ball players for some reason.

We have way more 5’5 obese dudes though.

I agree re the pathways.