Throwback to some legends that have worn our shirt as we plan for a better 2021. Todayโs legend, Allan Bateman. THE most humblest of legendary players.
#TheClamp
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@russellearnshaw
@jasfozzyforster
Love this pic of 2 of best footballers in world, kicked back watching their kids being coached. For all those parents of any sport. Take heed.
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Grassroots is u11 to u18 NOT beer league.
Beer league is someoneโs hobby that should not be funded by WRU
Beer league doesnโt produce pro players.
I wish people would stop confusing grassroots with beer league. Warbs is correct that beer league should not be funded
๐ "A lot of people won't like this but I think it's true."
Sam Warburton says the WRU should not prioritise spending on grassroots to solve the problems of Welsh rugby.
#BBCRugby
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Youโve spoken privately about these struggles for sometime which has taken guts and now speaking publicly about the daily challenges you face is another step to coping.
You have so many friends that want to help but also you speaking out will hopefully help others open up
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing
@DafyddJames13
opens up about dealing with depression and life after rugby.
You can find out more about any of the issues raised in this piece by heading over to the BBC Action Line
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Such sad news hearing of 2 rugby stars both passing today. Owain Williams was an outstanding player of his time
Paul โStretchโ Jones was a fall guy as a hugely talented young player. Quality on and off the field, and great character off it. RIP both.
#gonetoosoon
#rugby
#wales
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Been saying it for years. Cull 50-60% of grassroots clubs through mergers. Increase quality of coaching and run multiple age grade sides.
Beer league (adult community game) should not be funded. Fund the junior sections
๐ "A lot of people won't like this but I think it's true."
Sam Warburton says the WRU should not prioritise spending on grassroots to solve the problems of Welsh rugby.
#BBCRugby
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@ITVRugby
But there wasnโt a โmistakeโ per se.
TMO followed protocol and ref said he felt it was held up.
Big question is why does an international ref whos 1m from the ball not see or work hard enough to see the grounding ?
But there is NO mistake
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@JackoRugby
Picking your Capt and B&I Lions Capt has never been so divisive!
Ok itโs his 150th Capt in Cardiff, (remember he missed any crowd when he broke caps record) but heโs our Skipper & Welsh legend who is still better than all his competition. Iโd pick a 90% fit AWJ every time ๐
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Horrible news that after a very public long fight against
#cancer
Matthew J lost that battle today. So young. Thoughts go to his family and all those hundreds of teammates/ opposition that knew him so well.
#RIPMJ
#Lifeisnotadressrehearsal
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Before & After! Many thanks
@ExBonyRFC
for the game tonight in horrendous conditions (we know thatโs normal for Bony!) Cheers lads. Must do it again in nicer weather! ๐
#socksdown
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@MattSouth7
It must be hugely frustrating to see the number of ref errors in H1
But that is not the reason we are not in this game. Italy are just better
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PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT: The Wonderful Ian Boobyer ex
@scarlets_rugby
@NeathRugby
will be running out for us supporting
@Sam571MSA
at Brewery Field this Friday. Come support Ian and the rest of the guys raising more money for
#Charity
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On
#slammed
for 3rd time. Few thoughts:
- itโs TV, entertainment
- Ruddock is the most Welsh Rugby Person ever. Version of him in every club
- Change in playersโ body shape between 98 and 03 is remarkable
- Shane almost got away
- We treated Charvis disgracefully
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#throwback
photo. 2 played & 1 watched. Post match ๐บ.
@stingerginger66
has played twice for us now & still as competitive as ever.
Getting Durston to put his boots on again was wonderful.
@DevereuxJohn13
was harder to persuade! Next time?!!
#socksdown
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He is the man. Massive thanks Charvy. Sorry we had to bring you off for a bit for others to play! I know you wouldโve stayed out for the full 80! Great attitude to life.
#truelegend
@colincharvis
@JiffyRugby
Had to pop to The Joiners in Bishopston before leaving the Village Jiffy? ๐บ๐.
Nice ride up the old railway track.
Stop for one in The Railway Inn?? ๐
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#Throwback
DM
@rugby4_u
flying in from Texas to wear our shirt! The Big Man helped us raise ยฃ000s for 2 great charities. Until soon pal stay safe ๐๐
#charity
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@CaiGriffiths
@BenGeskin
Definitely Waze. Use it constantly even for short journeys that I know like the back of my hand! Iโve been down some roads I will never go on again in my life but wow itโs good! How did we manage with Maps!
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