Nick

As Swans fans, we can empathise deeply with what @ospreys supporters are going through right now. We came perilously close to losing our club more than once, and we know how frightening and destabilising that feels. No sporting community should have to face that uncertainty. Many people who know the game far better than us have spoken about the Ospreys successes and how they have long been the standard bearers in Wales when it comes to producing world-class talent. But the Ospreys, like @SwansOfficial , are more than that. They are a community, one that brings families and friends together – parents bringing their children to their first game, mates meeting under the lights, communities gathering on matchdays to share something bigger than themselves. It doesn’t matter what shape the ball is. To deny the people of Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Aberavon, Bridgend and all the towns and villages across the region to see their sporting heroes – or, indeed, one day to become them – would be a travesty. As an area, we punch well above our weight on the global sporting stage. That must continue. But it won’t without a strong Ospreys. So today, we want to say clearly: we stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends and neighbours the Ospreys and their supporters (@OspreysSC ) when they need it most. If you feel the same, please consider signing this petition. Let the @WelshRugbyUnion see how much this region cares about one of its great sporting institutions. ✍️ c.org/k98Vy55jCP #StandWithTheOspreys

Late scenes in Llanelli! 😱 Ellis Mee snatches it at the death with a match-winning try for @scarlets_rugby 🔴