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Peter G @dwyfor16.bsky.social · Sep 8

"I wish men's and women's rugby in Wales was treated equally"

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 4

Also, I'm no imperialist, I actually support Welsh independence. But one thing I hate is very loud incorrect people who come and shout your subjective opinion at people who present actual research. There are many things we would see eye to eye on, if you would just stop sneering.

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 4

Actually, as demonstrated in this lovely graphic, you'll see that the name Britain is far older than the Norman invasion, and even older than the Roman invasion of Britain! And its the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" so using that name to refer to the big island is wrong.

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 4

If by invaders label of ignorance you mean the Roman Empire, then sure! Or seeing as even that name came from proto-Celtic ancestry, perhaps you shouldn't assume your modern politics apply to complex history. Nationalism itself is a very modern idea. Those distinct nations are not long distinct.

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 4

... which of course will then alienate the left wing support they had! That's a political reality. Perhaps you should try and engage critically rather than name calling? Or in a "British" language (though don't get me started on that) Cau Dy Geg!

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 4

So, I get not being a fan of the UK, but sadly for you Britain does exist, and has existed for over 2 millenia as acceptable nomenclature for this area of the world. And parties have long held support from wings and then betrayed that support like Labour had. They are enacting right wing policies...

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi sorry by this do you mean one of the descendents of the Brythonic languages - Welsh, Cornish, or Breton? Or the wider insular Celtic groups including the Goidelic languages? And PS the British isles (terminology that preexists the UK by millenia) and the largest of which is Great Britain.

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The British Election Study @britishelectionstudy.com · Sep 3

🚨New Research 🚨

Ahead of the release of Wave 30 of the BES Internet Panel, the team has examined Labour's decline since the 2024 GE.

Labour's support has splintered into mostly indecision or left-liberal parties, but they've also lost their few right-wing voters.

🧵⬇️

tinyurl.com/3m62exph

Looking for Labour’s lost voters - The British Election Study

www.britishelectionstudy.com

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Sep 3

Its the pits now, but we've had highs recently! Hell even in 2023 we got out the groups. Take that over continually treading water.

Now in 2027, be really funny if we did and they didn't again

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Jul 5

I feel so bad for Sam, but his style of play is no good behind such a broken pack

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thought the loss wasn't that and but quelle surprise at the usual critics having a go at them.

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Jul 4

French lad not competing took the Welsh lad out in the air and he landed on his head. It's stayed a yellow too. Fuming.

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Jul 4

Most red card offence ive seen in ages in the U20s France v Wales game lets be honest. Bunker review ridiculous, dangerous play should be a straight red

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Jul 3

Be even funnier if France won in that case

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Jun 23

He's now defending Rufus McLean

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · May 4

Sam Costelow would've made the tackle

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · May 4

Looking at that account briefly - looks like a sock puppet for a Leinster fan

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · May 4

No one on this platform going to go for weird personal insults in response?

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Apr 1

Solidarity for the wheezes, croups, gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, and hand foot and mouth that awaits

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Mar 24

Didn't realise you were Ivorian? How did you end up supporting Ireland?

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Mar 24

Lugby Reague baby! Tbf it is a scrum, and possession so rare to turnover I quite like the lesser punishment for deliberate knock ons

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Mar 16

The Gatland way only worked before everyone else caught up with the power and fitness. Plus every world cup campaign we were so injured that we whimpered out in our last games whenever they were. Agreed, we need a new identity. Planning for 2031, and for 2029 for the women.

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Mar 15

God that was a depressing senior men's six nations. The spiral of Welsh rugby goes ever downwards. Praying the Women's team can burn a bit brighter.

U20s was ite though.

Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Mar 15

This however mate

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Ben Gregory @babysgotthebens.bsky.social · Mar 15

Pentiment such a joyful experience to play for me, and set in a part of history I knew so little about that I couldn't help but buy this magazine for some airport reading to learn and continue the Pentiment experience!

A title page for an article in a history magazine about the Great Peasant Revolt in 1525

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