Linebreak Rugby
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Dead rugby podcast clinging to a pretence of life
Global supergroup. England (Sav and WJ), France (Fred), Wales (CC)
Global supergroup. England (Sav and WJ), France (Fred), Wales (CC)
Pinned
The Philosophy Of Sidesteps
I've digested the cricket & the drama.
My main question is now, why is Steve Smith so uncool?
He's just chirped & sledged Archer, smashed him for 6 straight after.
But rather than it being an epic moment like Anderson taking a wicket after Johnson sledged him. He throws this weird janky hand sign
My main question is now, why is Steve Smith so uncool?
He's just chirped & sledged Archer, smashed him for 6 straight after.
But rather than it being an epic moment like Anderson taking a wicket after Johnson sledged him. He throws this weird janky hand sign
December 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I've digested the cricket & the drama.
My main question is now, why is Steve Smith so uncool?
He's just chirped & sledged Archer, smashed him for 6 straight after.
But rather than it being an epic moment like Anderson taking a wicket after Johnson sledged him. He throws this weird janky hand sign
My main question is now, why is Steve Smith so uncool?
He's just chirped & sledged Archer, smashed him for 6 straight after.
But rather than it being an epic moment like Anderson taking a wicket after Johnson sledged him. He throws this weird janky hand sign
I hope each performance like that takes an hour of sleep away from Dave Reddin each night.
December 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I hope each performance like that takes an hour of sleep away from Dave Reddin each night.
Comms on the Ospreys v Connacht game spent a solid 2 minutes talking about the Welsh rugby situation. They were both very up to date on the current state and rumours, but also came across very depressed and confused.
And they're not even Welsh.
And they're not even Welsh.
December 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Comms on the Ospreys v Connacht game spent a solid 2 minutes talking about the Welsh rugby situation. They were both very up to date on the current state and rumours, but also came across very depressed and confused.
And they're not even Welsh.
And they're not even Welsh.
Met up with my South African friends yesterday. The Welsh game has traumatised them somewhat.
They are finding no joy in the destruction of Wales in part because the only thing people care about is Etzebeth.
They demolished a true rugby nation by an historic margin but can't celebrate. -Sav
They are finding no joy in the destruction of Wales in part because the only thing people care about is Etzebeth.
They demolished a true rugby nation by an historic margin but can't celebrate. -Sav
December 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Met up with my South African friends yesterday. The Welsh game has traumatised them somewhat.
They are finding no joy in the destruction of Wales in part because the only thing people care about is Etzebeth.
They demolished a true rugby nation by an historic margin but can't celebrate. -Sav
They are finding no joy in the destruction of Wales in part because the only thing people care about is Etzebeth.
They demolished a true rugby nation by an historic margin but can't celebrate. -Sav
I didn't want to jinx it but when I saw this Quins side I didn't think it was as weak as it was being made out.
Last 20 will probably deteriorate but being this close at 60 minutes isn't surprising
Last 20 will probably deteriorate but being this close at 60 minutes isn't surprising
December 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I didn't want to jinx it but when I saw this Quins side I didn't think it was as weak as it was being made out.
Last 20 will probably deteriorate but being this close at 60 minutes isn't surprising
Last 20 will probably deteriorate but being this close at 60 minutes isn't surprising
Insane to me that Premier Sports pay Andy Goode to say this stuff on air
December 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Insane to me that Premier Sports pay Andy Goode to say this stuff on air
2nd half. Conceding 24 points and scoring 0. It matters.
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2nd half. Conceding 24 points and scoring 0. It matters.
Catching strays
December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Catching strays
Also shoutout to Iwan Stephens for being injured for three decades and then coming back and playing like he's never been away. Pace for days and can step anyone on the pitch, put in a few big hits too.
December 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Also shoutout to Iwan Stephens for being injured for three decades and then coming back and playing like he's never been away. Pace for days and can step anyone on the pitch, put in a few big hits too.
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The fact Young is having this good a debut but is about to be logjammed behind Winnett & Beetham is a clear demonstration why we shouldn't be cutting a region. Fullback is Wales' problem position, and we need all three getting regular gametime at different clubs. This will happen more and more.
Not to be all WalesOnline but this Matty Young kid looks class. Someone hang a highball on him so I can tell if we're being Blair Murrayed again.
December 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The fact Young is having this good a debut but is about to be logjammed behind Winnett & Beetham is a clear demonstration why we shouldn't be cutting a region. Fullback is Wales' problem position, and we need all three getting regular gametime at different clubs. This will happen more and more.
Cardiff continue to owe most everything to Josh McNally
December 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Cardiff continue to owe most everything to Josh McNally
Genuinely get excited to see a Welsh team go for the space in the backs when camped on the tryline instead of endlessly going nowhere with the forwards
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Genuinely get excited to see a Welsh team go for the space in the backs when camped on the tryline instead of endlessly going nowhere with the forwards
Cardiff's baby backs are having a great time
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Cardiff's baby backs are having a great time
Mason Grady forgetting to hold on to the ball in contact is an extremely frustrating part of his game
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Mason Grady forgetting to hold on to the ball in contact is an extremely frustrating part of his game
Excellent review burn
December 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Excellent review burn
The moaning on TMS
Bring back Tuffers
Bring back Tuffers
December 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The moaning on TMS
Bring back Tuffers
Bring back Tuffers
Tuffers giving batting advice is just a bit of fun really
December 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Tuffers giving batting advice is just a bit of fun really
You can't sledge a stat
TMS: Hold my notepad
TMS: Hold my notepad
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
You can't sledge a stat
TMS: Hold my notepad
TMS: Hold my notepad
Tea really took momentum out of that lovely England batting start.
December 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Tea really took momentum out of that lovely England batting start.
Finally, good lord
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Finally, good lord
Everybody's search history right now while listening to TMS
December 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Everybody's search history right now while listening to TMS
This and reading books that aren't rhyming couplets
A few people have asked what the most profound lesson I’ve taken from parenthood and my honest answer is that you should really appreciate being able to go to da movies while you can
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
This and reading books that aren't rhyming couplets
TMS for lovely slow morning
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
TMS for lovely slow morning
This disciplinary process is a strange way to find out Etzebeth is incredibly close to having Irish twins. Wild stuff.
December 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
This disciplinary process is a strange way to find out Etzebeth is incredibly close to having Irish twins. Wild stuff.
Lucia Scott has just burst onto the scene in the PWR. What a debut
December 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Lucia Scott has just burst onto the scene in the PWR. What a debut