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Cardiff Central Podcast @cardiffcentralpod.bsky.social · 21h

New pod! 🔵⚫️

The panel go over Cardiff’s defeat at Munster and preview the game against Connacht with some tangents on Wales’ back row and 10 options, kick-off times, R360 and an actual tin foil hat.

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 1d

🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗🚨

The gang discuss Dave Reddin’s media comments, the weather and why taking points matters.

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Storms and Drop goals

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Dragons Lair Podcast @dragonslairpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

⚜️𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟳𝟮⚜️ ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You.’

We look back on Dragons ending an 18-match losing streak in the URC…with a draw.

🟡 Turning down the drop goal(!)
🟡 Gwent rugby round-up
🟡 Glasgow selection dilemma

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It’s The Hope That Kills You.

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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 2d

Broke: Toulouse & Leinster

Woke: Bayonne & Zebre

Club footy is so back.

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 3d

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 | As part of our new community corner segment, we’d like to hear your stories or any questions you may have regarding the community game for our next pod. Diolch.

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Cardiff Central Podcast @cardiffcentralpod.bsky.social · 7d

New pod! 🔵⚫️

The panel go through Cardiff’s win over Lions, look ahead to a trip to Munster, plus Halfpenny is back, CF10 meet the WRU and there’s very different weather forecasts for Limerick.

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 8d

🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗🚨

The gang look back on R1 of the URC with a big focus on nice attack and less nice defence. We also introduce our new “Community Corner” which is your chance to talk about rugby outside of the 4 pro clubs.

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URC Round 1 - Things can only get better

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Dragons Lair Podcast @dragonslairpodcast.bsky.social · 9d

⚜️𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟕𝟏⚜️Old Habits Die Hard.

We review a spirited but frustrating night in Belfast for the Men of Gwent.

🟡 Taking positives from defeat.
🟡 Gwent Rugby Round-Up.
🟡 Look ahead to a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 Friday night at Rodney Parade against Sharks.

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 13d

🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗🚨

The #URC is back and the gang give their preview for the Welsh teams in Round 1. Plus the return of the prediction league!

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Round 1 of the URC - a preview

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Dragons Lair Podcast @dragonslairpodcast.bsky.social · 15d

⚜️Episode 70 ⚜️ Robert Hunt. We chat to Dragons new recruit from South Africa Robert Hunt.

🟡 The young Dragons prop who has impressed Hunt.
🟡 Current mood in camp despite the uncertainty.
🟡 Why Dragons can cause some upsets this season.

🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/1gvA...

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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 15d

Hidden amongst all the stats about URC audience growth is the tid-bit that 10% of YouTube viewership is India 🇮🇳

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 15d

🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗🚨

The crew react to Matt Sherratt’s Cardiff departure to Team Wales and give their season previews and predictions for Cardiff and Scarlets.

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WRRAP - Cardiff & Scarlets season previews

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 22d

🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗🚨

Welsh referee Ben Breakspear joins us this week for a chat about life as a professional referee. We also round up the latest news and give our previews/predictions for Dragons and Ospreys

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OHHH REFEREE

YouTube video by WRRAP Welsh Rugby Podcast

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 23d

For our next pod we will be joined by our special guest Welsh referee Ben Breakspear.

If you have any questions for him please leave them below 👇

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Dragons Lair Podcast @dragonslairpodcast.bsky.social · 23d

⚜️Episode 69 ⚜️- Big Season Preview 2025/26.

We are joined by Ryan Price from the Dragons supporters club to preview the new season.

🟡 Positive pre-season campaign.
🟡 Deep dive on the squad depth.
🟡 Our hopes and predictions heading into the new season.

🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/7CU0...

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Dragons Lair Podcast @dragonslairpodcast.bsky.social · 27d

⚜️ Episode 68⚜️ - The WRU’s Decision - A joint episode.

Jamie sat down with Ed from @1912exiles.com and Dan from the Riverside Sports Bar to discuss the WRU proposals and the potential ramifications of losing professional sport in Newport City Centre

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The WRU’s Decision

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · 29d

The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) have told the WRU that they do not support the proposed two-club model👇

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Dragons Lair Podcast @dragonslairpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 5

⚜️ Episode 67 ⚜️ - Dragons Statement Special.

We react to Dragons punchy statement regarding the controversial WRU proposals. Plus a round-up of other news from the club and our verdict on the new home kit

🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/0MBG...

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Ospreys Rugby @ospreysofficial.bsky.social · Sep 5

🖤🧵🏟️ OUR FUTURE, WOVEN

Our big move is set for 26/27, but we'll carry St Helen's with us all season on our Macron 25/26 home jersey.

Home and Away 25/26 now live! Shop online and in store 🛍️ bit.ly/OspShop

Read more 🔗 ospreys.info/macron2526

#OurBloodIsBlack

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗🚨

Dan, Nick and Harley are joined by @clairesourfitz.bsky.social from @rugbytreehouse.bsky.social to discuss Wales Women, U18s and the WRU's latest revamp of the pro game.

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Last EVER Season?! - Regional Fans Destory The WRU’s Catastrophic Plans For Welsh Rugby | WRRAP Pod

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Jamie Phillips @jnphillips4.bsky.social · Aug 23

Spot on from Ken Owens, this.

“The issue with all this is, we’re forgetting about the cultural element of it and what the effect of dropping 2 teams, going from 4 to 2 is going to have on communities across Wales and no one’s really listening to that.”

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WRRAP Podcast @wrrap.bsky.social · Aug 20

#SaveOurGame

#EinGêmEinDyfodol

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Cardiff Central Podcast @cardiffcentralpod.bsky.social · Aug 20

New pod! 🔵⚫️

Dan & Steve are joined by former Cardiff winger Aled Summerhill to discuss his career so far and the challenges of pro rugby, plus there’s Rags & 18s action and the WRU are at it again.

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Cardiff Central Podcast @cardiffcentralpod.bsky.social · Aug 18

On this week’s Cardiff Central Podcast we’re joined by the Rhondda Rocket himself, Aled Summerhill.

Send in any questions you’ve got for the flying winger ⬇️

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Jamie Phillips @jnphillips4.bsky.social · Aug 19

Supporters of the Welsh pro teams should be heading into the new season full of hope and optimism. Instead it’s a familiar feeling of uncertainty not knowing what the future holds for players, staff, supporters and stakeholders. Yet another civil war in Welsh rugby is brewing.

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