Simon Jones
@seimon76.bsky.social
Head of Policy & Campaigns Mind Cymru • Sport • Music • Cardiff Rugby & Wycombe Wanderers Supporter • Views are mine, all mine!
New pod below, where I keep talking about slowing opposition ball down and suggest @andrewfrugby.bsky.social is selected as reserve hooker for the Zebre game
Thankfully Dan, Lynn and Tony are their usual insightful selves so it’s definitely worth a listen👇🏻🤣
Thankfully Dan, Lynn and Tony are their usual insightful selves so it’s definitely worth a listen👇🏻🤣
New pod! 🔵⚫️
Dan, Simon & Tony are joined by Lynn from CF10 to discuss the latest WRU plans and the Trust’s blog, plus a preview of the next fixture block, Rags, Wales and the latest news from CAP.
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Dan, Simon & Tony are joined by Lynn from CF10 to discuss the latest WRU plans and the Trust’s blog, plus a preview of the next fixture block, Rags, Wales and the latest news from CAP.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVzw...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
open.spotify.com/episode/2nEi...
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New pod below, where I keep talking about slowing opposition ball down and suggest @andrewfrugby.bsky.social is selected as reserve hooker for the Zebre game
Thankfully Dan, Lynn and Tony are their usual insightful selves so it’s definitely worth a listen👇🏻🤣
Thankfully Dan, Lynn and Tony are their usual insightful selves so it’s definitely worth a listen👇🏻🤣
Back on pod duty tonight so let us know any questions.
If you haven’t already it’s well worth catching up with last weeks pod with Josh McNally. It’s a superb listen and cements him as probably the quickest player ever to legend status🤣
#YmlaenCaerdydd
If you haven’t already it’s well worth catching up with last weeks pod with Josh McNally. It’s a superb listen and cements him as probably the quickest player ever to legend status🤣
#YmlaenCaerdydd
New pod! 🔵⚫️
A pleasure to have Josh McNally on to discuss his career, the RAF, the progress Cardiff have made, playing under the current uncertainty and the reasons for positivity at the Arms Park.
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A pleasure to have Josh McNally on to discuss his career, the RAF, the progress Cardiff have made, playing under the current uncertainty and the reasons for positivity at the Arms Park.
youtu.be/IetNc1DXhqg?...
open.spotify.com/episode/5AYs...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Back on pod duty tonight so let us know any questions.
If you haven’t already it’s well worth catching up with last weeks pod with Josh McNally. It’s a superb listen and cements him as probably the quickest player ever to legend status🤣
#YmlaenCaerdydd
If you haven’t already it’s well worth catching up with last weeks pod with Josh McNally. It’s a superb listen and cements him as probably the quickest player ever to legend status🤣
#YmlaenCaerdydd
Ashton’s a top man and deserves huge credit for the work he’s done to challenge racism in both rugby and Wales more generally.
This is a powerful piece on the mental health impact of racism but also his determination to improve things for others.
This is a powerful piece on the mental health impact of racism but also his determination to improve things for others.
Racism has been a reality throughout my life. From being a young boy hearing ‘monkey’ chants from parents on the side of a rugby pitch, to becoming an established professional rugby player with a target on my back for speaking out ✍️Ashton Hewitt wp.me/p8Mk4U-19eH
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Ashton’s a top man and deserves huge credit for the work he’s done to challenge racism in both rugby and Wales more generally.
This is a powerful piece on the mental health impact of racism but also his determination to improve things for others.
This is a powerful piece on the mental health impact of racism but also his determination to improve things for others.
Duolingo getting me linguistically prepared for the coming apocalypse…
November 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Duolingo getting me linguistically prepared for the coming apocalypse…
Fair play that is great production on the Haka. Spotlighting it and dropping the stadium lights
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Fair play that is great production on the Haka. Spotlighting it and dropping the stadium lights
Good God this Washington vs Miami game is awful. The level of incompetence to not score on their final drives sums it up
The last thing anyone wants is overtime🤣🤣
#NFL #GridIron
The last thing anyone wants is overtime🤣🤣
#NFL #GridIron
an elderly woman in a red shirt says enough already
ALT: an elderly woman in a red shirt says enough already
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November 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
You’d have to be a pretty joyless player to not celebrate a last minute penalty win. Particularly given the momentum that was building in the last five mins
We can do this and recognise that there are loads of things that need to improve. The two things can co-exist
We can do this and recognise that there are loads of things that need to improve. The two things can co-exist
It’s not too often that the celebration of a victory is the main talking point after a game of rugby, but that’s emerged as the big debate in the wake of yesterday’s dramatic encounter at the Principality Stadium ✍️ Simon Thomas
Wales 24, Japan 23: Victory joy brings out 'the celebration police'
Simon Thomas It’s not too often that the celebration of a victory is the main talking point after a game of rugby, but that’s emerged as the big debate in the wake of yesterday’s dramatic encounter at...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
You’d have to be a pretty joyless player to not celebrate a last minute penalty win. Particularly given the momentum that was building in the last five mins
We can do this and recognise that there are loads of things that need to improve. The two things can co-exist
We can do this and recognise that there are loads of things that need to improve. The two things can co-exist
Yet again @gwladrugby.bsky.social saying what our rugby press is too timid to say.
The latest financial scam from the Union just shows their continued lack of understanding, commercial and cultural.
The latest financial scam from the Union just shows their continued lack of understanding, commercial and cultural.
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Yet again @gwladrugby.bsky.social saying what our rugby press is too timid to say.
The latest financial scam from the Union just shows their continued lack of understanding, commercial and cultural.
The latest financial scam from the Union just shows their continued lack of understanding, commercial and cultural.
Danny Wilson and Jockey are good guys so hope Wales go well today and we see a clear pattern for the way we will play.
WRU has fundamentally broken my relationship with international rugby. Something that used to be central to my rugby life is now on the outskirts.
Still….C’MON CYMRU🏴
WRU has fundamentally broken my relationship with international rugby. Something that used to be central to my rugby life is now on the outskirts.
Still….C’MON CYMRU🏴
a muscular man is screaming with the words let 's go behind him
ALT: a muscular man is screaming with the words let 's go behind him
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November 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Danny Wilson and Jockey are good guys so hope Wales go well today and we see a clear pattern for the way we will play.
WRU has fundamentally broken my relationship with international rugby. Something that used to be central to my rugby life is now on the outskirts.
Still….C’MON CYMRU🏴
WRU has fundamentally broken my relationship with international rugby. Something that used to be central to my rugby life is now on the outskirts.
Still….C’MON CYMRU🏴
Pretty routine #Chairboys victory, considering where we’ve been it’s a massive step forward
Unsurprisingly had to absorb a lot more pressure in the second half, but looked dangerous on the break
Being able to bring such quality off the bench makes a massive difference. Looked hungry to impress too
Unsurprisingly had to absorb a lot more pressure in the second half, but looked dangerous on the break
Being able to bring such quality off the bench makes a massive difference. Looked hungry to impress too
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Pretty routine #Chairboys victory, considering where we’ve been it’s a massive step forward
Unsurprisingly had to absorb a lot more pressure in the second half, but looked dangerous on the break
Being able to bring such quality off the bench makes a massive difference. Looked hungry to impress too
Unsurprisingly had to absorb a lot more pressure in the second half, but looked dangerous on the break
Being able to bring such quality off the bench makes a massive difference. Looked hungry to impress too
Stupid penalty aside this has been relatively comfortable for the #Chairboys.
Orient dangerous on the break so need to keep concentration up, but not sure how they’ve still got 11 players on the pitch.
Fred at his “cheat code” best this half💙
Orient dangerous on the break so need to keep concentration up, but not sure how they’ve still got 11 players on the pitch.
Fred at his “cheat code” best this half💙
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Stupid penalty aside this has been relatively comfortable for the #Chairboys.
Orient dangerous on the break so need to keep concentration up, but not sure how they’ve still got 11 players on the pitch.
Fred at his “cheat code” best this half💙
Orient dangerous on the break so need to keep concentration up, but not sure how they’ve still got 11 players on the pitch.
Fred at his “cheat code” best this half💙
If I was Duff I would be absolutely furious about how we’ve managed to concede a penalty there. Beyond stupid
#Chairboys
#Chairboys
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
If I was Duff I would be absolutely furious about how we’ve managed to concede a penalty there. Beyond stupid
#Chairboys
#Chairboys
Just a trigger warning that the blog below contains reference to suicide.
A powerful, personal story.
A powerful, personal story.
I wrote a piece about Movember and how I'm not a mental health advocate.
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When November Ends – Three Red Kings
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November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Just a trigger warning that the blog below contains reference to suicide.
A powerful, personal story.
A powerful, personal story.
Lovely bit in this month’s @wsc.co.uk about the kit from the #Chairboys run to the FA Cup semi final
@chairboys.co.uk @chapmanio.dev
@chairboys.co.uk @chapmanio.dev
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Lovely bit in this month’s @wsc.co.uk about the kit from the #Chairboys run to the FA Cup semi final
@chairboys.co.uk @chapmanio.dev
@chairboys.co.uk @chapmanio.dev
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Get along to this one on Friday night if you can ⬇️
Great occasion for an important cause.
Great occasion for an important cause.
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Get along to this one on Friday night if you can ⬇️
Great occasion for an important cause.
Great occasion for an important cause.
Keeping Roath Tidy like, this morning👍🏻
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Keeping Roath Tidy like, this morning👍🏻
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Pod recording later with @andrewfrugby.bsky.social, @seimon76.bsky.social & @bigt8409.bsky.social.
Send over any thoughts/questions on the win over Edinburgh, the first block in general, the Rags, Wales’ Autumn campaign and the WRU announcement…
Send over any thoughts/questions on the win over Edinburgh, the first block in general, the Rags, Wales’ Autumn campaign and the WRU announcement…
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Pod recording later with @andrewfrugby.bsky.social, @seimon76.bsky.social & @bigt8409.bsky.social.
Send over any thoughts/questions on the win over Edinburgh, the first block in general, the Rags, Wales’ Autumn campaign and the WRU announcement…
Send over any thoughts/questions on the win over Edinburgh, the first block in general, the Rags, Wales’ Autumn campaign and the WRU announcement…
Yma o hyd Caerdydd💙🖤
Tough, tough game but the mentality to keep going and turn the screw on a physical Edinburgh side showed a huge level of mental toughness
#YmlaenCaerdydd
Tough, tough game but the mentality to keep going and turn the screw on a physical Edinburgh side showed a huge level of mental toughness
#YmlaenCaerdydd
October 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yma o hyd Caerdydd💙🖤
Tough, tough game but the mentality to keep going and turn the screw on a physical Edinburgh side showed a huge level of mental toughness
#YmlaenCaerdydd
Tough, tough game but the mentality to keep going and turn the screw on a physical Edinburgh side showed a huge level of mental toughness
#YmlaenCaerdydd
October 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Under 10s football this morning.
My son’s team 1-0 down and then equalise but the goal blows over before the ball hits the net.
Opposition coaches won’t give the goal.
Honestly, I see so much of this type of petty crap every weekend.
My son’s team 1-0 down and then equalise but the goal blows over before the ball hits the net.
Opposition coaches won’t give the goal.
Honestly, I see so much of this type of petty crap every weekend.
a judge sitting in front of an american flag
ALT: a judge sitting in front of an american flag
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Under 10s football this morning.
My son’s team 1-0 down and then equalise but the goal blows over before the ball hits the net.
Opposition coaches won’t give the goal.
Honestly, I see so much of this type of petty crap every weekend.
My son’s team 1-0 down and then equalise but the goal blows over before the ball hits the net.
Opposition coaches won’t give the goal.
Honestly, I see so much of this type of petty crap every weekend.
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My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
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Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
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October 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
The 2005 Grand Slam being described as the Rogue One of Welsh grand slams is such a perfect analogy on so many levels
Check out the latest from @andrewjweeks.bsky.social👇🏻
Check out the latest from @andrewjweeks.bsky.social👇🏻
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20 Years of ‘My Grand Slam’: Gavin Henson’s Lasting Impact.
20 Years of ‘My Grand Slam’: Gavin Henson’s Lasting Impact.
20 Years of My Grand Slam: Gavin Henson’s Lasting Impact
20 years ago this week, Gavin Henson’s autobiography My Grand Slam hit bookshops and caused one almighty shitstorm in Welsh rugby, remnants of which still linger in the air as you stroll down Westgate...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The 2005 Grand Slam being described as the Rogue One of Welsh grand slams is such a perfect analogy on so many levels
Check out the latest from @andrewjweeks.bsky.social👇🏻
Check out the latest from @andrewjweeks.bsky.social👇🏻
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Mike Tindall's rebel league has been gaining a lot of attention. It's about to be rugby's Hindenburg. We break down why this is a bad-faith disaster waiting to happen.
youtu.be/NITlYX7FT-c
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So R360 is going to be a disaster.
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
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October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Mike Tindall's rebel league has been gaining a lot of attention. It's about to be rugby's Hindenburg. We break down why this is a bad-faith disaster waiting to happen.
youtu.be/NITlYX7FT-c
youtu.be/NITlYX7FT-c