Josh Gardner
@joshgardner.bsky.social
Commissioning editor, Guitar.com. The one you don’t like off the Blood & Mud rugby podcast. Variably competent dad. I cannot be reasoned with. 🏴
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So hey, I wrote a book!
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
So hey, I wrote a book!
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
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the latest episode is here, in which me and @joshgardner.bsky.social attempt to explain rugby matches for the 428th time.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
the latest episode is here, in which me and @joshgardner.bsky.social attempt to explain rugby matches for the 428th time.
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Pod with @joshgardner.bsky.social later on, so fill the replies with the #SHITGOOD of the weekend for us.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Pod with @joshgardner.bsky.social later on, so fill the replies with the #SHITGOOD of the weekend for us.
Hats off to Steve Tandy, less than three months in the job and he's already lying to the press so comfortably.
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Hats off to Steve Tandy, less than three months in the job and he's already lying to the press so comfortably.
Sad to report that something remarkable did indeed happen and the nightmare is no longer over, as Georgia are now in pot 3.
November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Sad to report that something remarkable did indeed happen and the nightmare is no longer over, as Georgia are now in pot 3.
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Wales' lineout with Adam Beard post-RWC2023: 91%
Wales' lineout without Adam Beard in that time: 73%
Throw in the fact that he made as many tackles as the NZ starting locks combined and Wales have modded their defence to be led by him and I'd say that's worth a spot in the team.
Wales' lineout without Adam Beard in that time: 73%
Throw in the fact that he made as many tackles as the NZ starting locks combined and Wales have modded their defence to be led by him and I'd say that's worth a spot in the team.
I’m not going to name him but it doesn’t exactly take sherlock holmes to work it out, Wales fans will know who it is straight away
There is a Wales tight 5 forward who in 231 minutes of rugby this autumn has made 3 carries for zero metres.
There is a Wales tight 5 forward who in 231 minutes of rugby this autumn has made 3 carries for zero metres.
November 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Wales' lineout with Adam Beard post-RWC2023: 91%
Wales' lineout without Adam Beard in that time: 73%
Throw in the fact that he made as many tackles as the NZ starting locks combined and Wales have modded their defence to be led by him and I'd say that's worth a spot in the team.
Wales' lineout without Adam Beard in that time: 73%
Throw in the fact that he made as many tackles as the NZ starting locks combined and Wales have modded their defence to be led by him and I'd say that's worth a spot in the team.
“the Dragons will not be walking out on anyone with such massive stature and authority”
Imagine thinking Clive fucking Woodward’s name carries any authority in rugby union in the year 2025
Imagine thinking Clive fucking Woodward’s name carries any authority in rugby union in the year 2025
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“the Dragons will not be walking out on anyone with such massive stature and authority”
Imagine thinking Clive fucking Woodward’s name carries any authority in rugby union in the year 2025
Imagine thinking Clive fucking Woodward’s name carries any authority in rugby union in the year 2025
It’s the wink and the kiss that really makes it for me, ngl.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s the wink and the kiss that really makes it for me, ngl.
Welcome to the Kalvin Gourgues hype train everyone, there’s still room on board.
Filing 20-year-old Toulouse weekend debutant Kalvin Gourgues for future reference in the ‘he’s going to be a problem’ folder
November 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Welcome to the Kalvin Gourgues hype train everyone, there’s still room on board.
TNT has offered us one of the very worst commentary experiences in the history of sport this evening.
Shameless cheerleading mixed with an utterly baffling level of hyperbole and condescension for what was unquestionably a terrible game.
Shameless cheerleading mixed with an utterly baffling level of hyperbole and condescension for what was unquestionably a terrible game.
November 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
TNT has offered us one of the very worst commentary experiences in the history of sport this evening.
Shameless cheerleading mixed with an utterly baffling level of hyperbole and condescension for what was unquestionably a terrible game.
Shameless cheerleading mixed with an utterly baffling level of hyperbole and condescension for what was unquestionably a terrible game.
Main Character Carley is one of the most genuinely unpleasant spectacles in rugby.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Main Character Carley is one of the most genuinely unpleasant spectacles in rugby.
James Ryan looks gutted about his red card.
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
James Ryan looks gutted about his red card.
The only thing on this pitch less credible than a James Lowe dummy is Sam Prendergast’s haircut
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The only thing on this pitch less credible than a James Lowe dummy is Sam Prendergast’s haircut
It’s a testament to what special player and person Deavesy is that Ben James managed to get Justin Tipuric - a guy who *literally* did less than 10 interviews in his entire 15-year career - to do one about him getting called up.
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It’s a testament to what special player and person Deavesy is that Ben James managed to get Justin Tipuric - a guy who *literally* did less than 10 interviews in his entire 15-year career - to do one about him getting called up.
Got irrationally angry at the Guardian describing Pontyclun as the Rhondda, how bout you?
DO NOT LUMP DEAVES IN WITH THE RHONDDA YOU IGNORANT FUCKS.
DO NOT LUMP DEAVES IN WITH THE RHONDDA YOU IGNORANT FUCKS.
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Got irrationally angry at the Guardian describing Pontyclun as the Rhondda, how bout you?
DO NOT LUMP DEAVES IN WITH THE RHONDDA YOU IGNORANT FUCKS.
DO NOT LUMP DEAVES IN WITH THE RHONDDA YOU IGNORANT FUCKS.
Don't often find myself relating to professional athletes but Calgary Flames backup goalie Devin Cooley has the sort of rosy outlook to keeping himself grounded that even a Welsh rugby fan can relate to.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Don't often find myself relating to professional athletes but Calgary Flames backup goalie Devin Cooley has the sort of rosy outlook to keeping himself grounded that even a Welsh rugby fan can relate to.
Pontyclun All Blacks domination to continue this weekend
Harri Deaves will be Pontyclun's fourth men's international.
The other three players' (Cliff Jones, Willie Llewellyn, Tommy Rees) combined total record against the All Blacks-
Played 3, won 3.
The other three players' (Cliff Jones, Willie Llewellyn, Tommy Rees) combined total record against the All Blacks-
Played 3, won 3.
VIBES WAY BACK UP LADS
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Pontyclun All Blacks domination to continue this weekend
The mystery of what on earth Rio Dyer has done to go from “guy who played every minute of every game” in 2024 to “behind Tom Rogers and Blair Murray in the pecking order” in 2025 continues.
Baffling stuff, honestly. It’s like he’s been memory holed by everyone in Wales.
Baffling stuff, honestly. It’s like he’s been memory holed by everyone in Wales.
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The mystery of what on earth Rio Dyer has done to go from “guy who played every minute of every game” in 2024 to “behind Tom Rogers and Blair Murray in the pecking order” in 2025 continues.
Baffling stuff, honestly. It’s like he’s been memory holed by everyone in Wales.
Baffling stuff, honestly. It’s like he’s been memory holed by everyone in Wales.
VIBES WAY BACK UP LADS
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
VIBES WAY BACK UP LADS
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Last weekend Wales played their 800th Test match.
How many of those have they won? How many yellow cards? How many tries? How many 'goals from mark'?
Find out on The East Terrace. 🏴 🏉
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How many of those have they won? How many yellow cards? How many tries? How many 'goals from mark'?
Find out on The East Terrace. 🏴 🏉
theeastterrace.com/wales-have-p...
Wales have played 800 Test matches. How many have they won? | The East Terrace
Wales have now played 800 rugby Test games since 1881. Editor James Stafford looks back at the figure, numbers and details of those matches.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Last weekend Wales played their 800th Test match.
How many of those have they won? How many yellow cards? How many tries? How many 'goals from mark'?
Find out on The East Terrace. 🏴 🏉
theeastterrace.com/wales-have-p...
How many of those have they won? How many yellow cards? How many tries? How many 'goals from mark'?
Find out on The East Terrace. 🏴 🏉
theeastterrace.com/wales-have-p...
Isaak Davies coming on for Cymru this evening confirming a new era of Aberdare Welsh sporting domination.
Pretty sure that Davies tonight and Alex Mann on the weekend is the first time someone from Aberdare has turned out for Wales in football and rugby in the same week.
Pretty sure that Davies tonight and Alex Mann on the weekend is the first time someone from Aberdare has turned out for Wales in football and rugby in the same week.
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Isaak Davies coming on for Cymru this evening confirming a new era of Aberdare Welsh sporting domination.
Pretty sure that Davies tonight and Alex Mann on the weekend is the first time someone from Aberdare has turned out for Wales in football and rugby in the same week.
Pretty sure that Davies tonight and Alex Mann on the weekend is the first time someone from Aberdare has turned out for Wales in football and rugby in the same week.
The get Reddin on Blood & Mud campaign starts here
... I'm sick and tired of the weak journalistic scrutiny from Welsh media towards the WRU. Kid gloves, time and time again. Rather than banging on about emotion and identity for 20 mins, hit him with facts and hard questions that penetrate his waffle and expose the multiple flaws in WRU strategy.
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The get Reddin on Blood & Mud campaign starts here
Hannah Botterman saying “I can’t go to the toilet by myself in public” is some of the most rancid fucked up shit, man.
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Hannah Botterman and Georgia Evans are championing queerness in rugby
The rugby stars – and couple – share about the 2025 World Cup, expressing their lesbian identities, and getting online hate for being too masc and too femme
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November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hannah Botterman saying “I can’t go to the toilet by myself in public” is some of the most rancid fucked up shit, man.
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Pod with @joshgardner.bsky.social later this evening. Firearms away with your #SHITGOOD below.
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Pod with @joshgardner.bsky.social later this evening. Firearms away with your #SHITGOOD below.
Just realised an unintentional consequence of Wales being total shit.
Unless something remarkable happens next weekend, it's going to be impossible for Wales to be in a pool with Georgia, Fiji and Australia at the 2027 World Cup.
FINALLY, IT'S OVER. WE'RE FREE GANG.
Unless something remarkable happens next weekend, it's going to be impossible for Wales to be in a pool with Georgia, Fiji and Australia at the 2027 World Cup.
FINALLY, IT'S OVER. WE'RE FREE GANG.
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just realised an unintentional consequence of Wales being total shit.
Unless something remarkable happens next weekend, it's going to be impossible for Wales to be in a pool with Georgia, Fiji and Australia at the 2027 World Cup.
FINALLY, IT'S OVER. WE'RE FREE GANG.
Unless something remarkable happens next weekend, it's going to be impossible for Wales to be in a pool with Georgia, Fiji and Australia at the 2027 World Cup.
FINALLY, IT'S OVER. WE'RE FREE GANG.