Ruck the WRU
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Dan. Former Welsh rugby supporter.
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I’m nearing the point of having lived the majority of my life outside of Wales.
Welsh rugby has been so important in keeping me connected to my roots in that time.
But I can’t keep supporting any team run by the WRU if they follow through with this needless, brutal act.
No Ospreys. No Wales. 🖕🏻
Welsh rugby has been so important in keeping me connected to my roots in that time.
But I can’t keep supporting any team run by the WRU if they follow through with this needless, brutal act.
No Ospreys. No Wales. 🖕🏻
January 20, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I’m nearing the point of having lived the majority of my life outside of Wales.
Welsh rugby has been so important in keeping me connected to my roots in that time.
But I can’t keep supporting any team run by the WRU if they follow through with this needless, brutal act.
No Ospreys. No Wales. 🖕🏻
Welsh rugby has been so important in keeping me connected to my roots in that time.
But I can’t keep supporting any team run by the WRU if they follow through with this needless, brutal act.
No Ospreys. No Wales. 🖕🏻
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Pundits who have slated regionalisation and advocated for cutting regions for years now pearl clutching and crying foul really really winds me up.
The complicity of the media throughout this horrendous has been appalling.
The complicity of the media throughout this horrendous has been appalling.
January 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Pundits who have slated regionalisation and advocated for cutting regions for years now pearl clutching and crying foul really really winds me up.
The complicity of the media throughout this horrendous has been appalling.
The complicity of the media throughout this horrendous has been appalling.
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There's an assumption that test rugby is the only thing that matters. It makes the most money, so it's seen to be the most important.
But the level below that — and below that — is where your players come from, and your most loyal fans. Cut a part of that off, and you damage yourself irreparably
But the level below that — and below that — is where your players come from, and your most loyal fans. Cut a part of that off, and you damage yourself irreparably
January 20, 2026 at 9:38 AM
There's an assumption that test rugby is the only thing that matters. It makes the most money, so it's seen to be the most important.
But the level below that — and below that — is where your players come from, and your most loyal fans. Cut a part of that off, and you damage yourself irreparably
But the level below that — and below that — is where your players come from, and your most loyal fans. Cut a part of that off, and you damage yourself irreparably
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What's happening with Cardiff and Ospreys feels like vandalism. Ospreys, in particular, have basically just been told by proxy that they're finishing up. No announcement, no care for the history of the club or what it'll do to people.
Shouldn't be happening.
Shouldn't be happening.
January 20, 2026 at 9:04 AM
What's happening with Cardiff and Ospreys feels like vandalism. Ospreys, in particular, have basically just been told by proxy that they're finishing up. No announcement, no care for the history of the club or what it'll do to people.
Shouldn't be happening.
Shouldn't be happening.
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Y11’s ownership & management has been a catastrophe; look where the region is now compared to where it was 10 years ago - death by 1,000 cuts. Gaslit fans, zero accountability, told lies and blacklisted anyone who spoke up.
And now the WRU are embracing them with open arms and giving them the power
And now the WRU are embracing them with open arms and giving them the power
January 20, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Y11’s ownership & management has been a catastrophe; look where the region is now compared to where it was 10 years ago - death by 1,000 cuts. Gaslit fans, zero accountability, told lies and blacklisted anyone who spoke up.
And now the WRU are embracing them with open arms and giving them the power
And now the WRU are embracing them with open arms and giving them the power
After 50 years, I’m sorry Welsh rugby, but I’m done.
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 AM
After 50 years, I’m sorry Welsh rugby, but I’m done.
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Furious Ospreys and Cardiff fans blast 'despicable' decision as Wales news overshadowed
#Wales #Cymru #Sport #WalesRugbyTeam #SteveTandy #SixNations #EnglandRugbyUnionTeam #EddieJones #Today'sUpdates
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/furious-ospreys-cardiff-fans-blast-33260070
#Wales #Cymru #Sport #WalesRugbyTeam #SteveTandy #SixNations #EnglandRugbyUnionTeam #EddieJones #Today'sUpdates
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/furious-ospreys-cardiff-fans-blast-33260070
Furious Ospreys and Cardiff fans blast 'despicable' decision as Wales news overshadowed
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Furious Ospreys and Cardiff fans blast 'despicable' decision as Wales news overshadowed
#Wales #Cymru #Sport #WalesRugbyTeam #SteveTandy #SixNations #EnglandRugbyUnionTeam #EddieJones #Today'sUpdates
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/furious-ospreys-cardiff-fans-blast-33260070
#Wales #Cymru #Sport #WalesRugbyTeam #SteveTandy #SixNations #EnglandRugbyUnionTeam #EddieJones #Today'sUpdates
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/furious-ospreys-cardiff-fans-blast-33260070
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I've been finding this all fairly difficult, when the regions came into being being a lad from Pencoed with family in the Rhondda I put my lot in with my region, Celtic Warriors, we all know what happened there I carried on watching rugby though and fell in love with the Ospreys.
I understand that Ospreys supporters should direct frustrations over previous mismanagement in Welsh Rugby at the WRU.
But if the reports are true, they should be seething at Y11. Feel sorry for all involved at the moment.
But if the reports are true, they should be seething at Y11. Feel sorry for all involved at the moment.
January 20, 2026 at 7:03 AM
I've been finding this all fairly difficult, when the regions came into being being a lad from Pencoed with family in the Rhondda I put my lot in with my region, Celtic Warriors, we all know what happened there I carried on watching rugby though and fell in love with the Ospreys.
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I understand that Ospreys supporters should direct frustrations over previous mismanagement in Welsh Rugby at the WRU.
But if the reports are true, they should be seething at Y11. Feel sorry for all involved at the moment.
But if the reports are true, they should be seething at Y11. Feel sorry for all involved at the moment.
January 19, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I understand that Ospreys supporters should direct frustrations over previous mismanagement in Welsh Rugby at the WRU.
But if the reports are true, they should be seething at Y11. Feel sorry for all involved at the moment.
But if the reports are true, they should be seething at Y11. Feel sorry for all involved at the moment.
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Didn't think my opinion of the WRU could get any lower but here we are.
An absolute disgrace of a governing body who simply have zero respect for, or understanding of, Welsh rugby fans.
An absolute disgrace of a governing body who simply have zero respect for, or understanding of, Welsh rugby fans.
January 19, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Didn't think my opinion of the WRU could get any lower but here we are.
An absolute disgrace of a governing body who simply have zero respect for, or understanding of, Welsh rugby fans.
An absolute disgrace of a governing body who simply have zero respect for, or understanding of, Welsh rugby fans.
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My thoughts are with all Ospreys fans at this time.
This is a disgrace.
The WRU is a disgrace.
Y11 are a disgrace.
This is a disgrace.
The WRU is a disgrace.
Y11 are a disgrace.
January 19, 2026 at 10:25 PM
My thoughts are with all Ospreys fans at this time.
This is a disgrace.
The WRU is a disgrace.
Y11 are a disgrace.
This is a disgrace.
The WRU is a disgrace.
Y11 are a disgrace.
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Our 'survival' coming at the expense of the Ospreys feels so wrong. That is, if the WRU don't just rebrand us anyway...
January 19, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Our 'survival' coming at the expense of the Ospreys feels so wrong. That is, if the WRU don't just rebrand us anyway...
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Genuinely embarrassed & ashamed as a Cardiff fan tonight.
I fucking hate the WRU
I fucking hate the WRU
January 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Genuinely embarrassed & ashamed as a Cardiff fan tonight.
I fucking hate the WRU
I fucking hate the WRU
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No one wants to read this. I feel for the Ospreys. I feel for Cardiff. I feel for every Welsh rugby fan. How much more can we take?
January 19, 2026 at 8:52 PM
No one wants to read this. I feel for the Ospreys. I feel for Cardiff. I feel for every Welsh rugby fan. How much more can we take?
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I don't think I'll be able to say anything that others haven't, but this is gross and horrible and I honestly don't know where we go from here as a rugby club or nation. It's cultural vandalism of one of Wales' most important community assets.
January 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I don't think I'll be able to say anything that others haven't, but this is gross and horrible and I honestly don't know where we go from here as a rugby club or nation. It's cultural vandalism of one of Wales' most important community assets.
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Well, I think I speak for literally every person in Wales not currently a board member when I say:
Fuck the WRU.
Fuck the WRU.
January 19, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Well, I think I speak for literally every person in Wales not currently a board member when I say:
Fuck the WRU.
Fuck the WRU.
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A penny for the thoughts of 15-year Ospreys veteran Steve Tandy...
Well, I think I speak for literally every person in Wales not currently a board member when I say:
Fuck the WRU.
Fuck the WRU.
January 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
A penny for the thoughts of 15-year Ospreys veteran Steve Tandy...
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Blue fucking Monday indeed. Horribly predictable from these absolute charlatans at the WRU. When called upon to make a decision they consistently make the worst one.
BBC Wales Today now running with the possibility of Y11 taking over Cardiff.
a man in a suit is standing in a bathroom next to a paper towel dispenser and a netflix logo
ALT: a man in a suit is standing in a bathroom next to a paper towel dispenser and a netflix logo
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Blue fucking Monday indeed. Horribly predictable from these absolute charlatans at the WRU. When called upon to make a decision they consistently make the worst one.
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Slipping out that announcement about having chosen their preferred bidder for Cardiff while many clubs are locked in a virtual room being talked at about the Annual Report is *extremely* on brand for the WRU, fair play.
January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Slipping out that announcement about having chosen their preferred bidder for Cardiff while many clubs are locked in a virtual room being talked at about the Annual Report is *extremely* on brand for the WRU, fair play.
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The WRU announcing totally screwing the pooch with a nice cold bottle of
January 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The WRU announcing totally screwing the pooch with a nice cold bottle of
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This shot from NFL Films is unbelievable
January 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
This shot from NFL Films is unbelievable
Unanimous- but we still don’t know who the preferred bidder is
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
WRU statement as board unanimously approve preferred Cardiff bidder
The WRU have released a statement tonight after a boarding meeting this afternoon in relation to Cardiff Rugby's ownership
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Unanimous- but we still don’t know who the preferred bidder is
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
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"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.”
January 19, 2026 at 7:21 PM
"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.”