Paul O'Brien
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Six crazy #Cheltenham finishes
2. The enigmatic Harchibald cruises into contention under Paul Carberry…
but Hardy Eustace wins the Champion Hurdle in 2005 for @codwyerracing
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Six crazy #Cheltenham finishes
6. Golden Ace wins 2025 Champion Hurdle after State Man falls after Constitution Hill falls
Ace commentary @RichardHoiles
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@westwinds44 @TelegraphRugby @simonrug @jcorrigangolf Clubs didn't order tickets this year. Club members were given priority access to the ticket website to order and pay for their own tickets.
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🏴 The WRU has offered almost 2,000 free tickets to stewards for Sunday’s match against France.
Reports suggest that more than 18,000 tickets have yet to be sold in the 74,000-capacity Principality Stadium.
@jcorrigangolf has more ⬇️
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…
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Paul O'Brien retweetledi
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Paul O'Brien retweetledi
Congratulations to former Glamorgan and ECB Chair Barry O’Brien on being awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to sport and charity. Barry was Chair of Glamorgan from 2011 to 2018 and played a pivotal role in restructuring the Club’s debts and modernising governance.
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@Richard99366022 @pdrisc @PhilRugby @balders2 Players who have grown up in England, are shocked at how cheap it is to play rugby in Wales
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@Richard99366022 @pdrisc @PhilRugby @balders2 As member of St Peter’s, I can tell you AI is not correct. A family membership is £100 (so not per M&J player), and a senior membership is £75, but lower for those U21.
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@bbc5live @elisjames
An interesting read for Adrain
#amp-readmore-target" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nost…
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@thebarryhorns The doorstep toast was its own art form.
I miss that place
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I know change is difficult in Welsh rugby - The loss of pro rugby from Valleys just 1 example.
We can't however continue as is - This must be the lowest league standings in Welsh rugby history.
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4 is a great number
1) West Wales
2) East Wales
3) South Wales
4) North Wales
OR
1) West Wales
2) East Wales
3) Valleys
4) North Wales
Fully integrated and inclusive WRU Regions 👍
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@Oweninsouts Maybe in your mind. Those with an iota of intelligence know the reality.
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@westwinds44 Nah - Cardiff Rugby is in SRC.
The former pro team called Cardiff went bust - Run by WRU now 👍
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My goodness - What a story.
The story of how only Cardiff can be a pro team in Wales. The story of how only Cardiff can be saved. The story of how only Cardiff can save Welsh rugby.
Where is the story of how Cardiff went bust and destroyed rugby in Valleys ?
WalesOnline Rugby@WalesRugby
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood producers in stunning bid to buy Cardiff from WRU and launch blockbuster TV series | @Steffan_Thomas1 walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/ru…
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@Oweninsouts 1. Cardiff rugby has two sides with their “Rags” in the SRC
2. So not nonsense, but facts
3. People from rest of Wales can still support the Big 4.
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@westwinds44 1) Cardiff Rugby still exists - It plays in SRC 👍
2) Total fabrication and nonsense as both clubs named are not pretend regions.
3) To exclude Valleys & North Wales is sporting, social and business madness.
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@Oweninsouts 1. Because WRU know Welsh rugby needs Cardiff Rugby
2. WRU have taken control over player contracts at Neath, and bailed out Pontypridd.
3. It’s my view that these clubs offer best mix of history, supporter base and potential for external investment.
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@westwinds44 Ok
1) Why did WRU take over Cardiff
2) Why has WRU not taken over any WRU club in Valleys
3) Why do you claim Cardiff, Newport, Swansea & Llanelli should be Anglo Welsh but no Valleys clubs - Even though Valleys clubs been in top 4 over generations.
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@Oweninsouts There are numerous examples of the WRU “bailing” out valley sides.
At no point have I claimed anything. I have only mentioned one fact (about Cardiff’s current trading status), the rest is opinion.
Why do you think your opinion is worth more than others?
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@westwinds44 No untruth - Cardiff is bust and WRU bailed them out. WRU saved Cardiff whilst doing opposite for Valleys.
You can claim all you like - Current structure is unviable disgrace.
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@Oweninsouts I am just trying to correct an untruth.
My view is that for the best interests of the whole of Welsh rugby, the big 4 clubs should be playing in English leagues, with a Welsh semi pro and community set up feeding up to them.
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@westwinds44 You are on repeat now.
You want to protect a unviable and bust pro structure.
I want to create a viable and integrated structure for all in Wales - Not just Cardiff.
Let's get behind Welsh rugby - Not just Cardiff rugby which is bust.
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@Oweninsouts I refer you to my previous post. Cardiff Rugby is very much an actively trading company.
I agree that structure needs changing, my view of changing it is just different to yours.
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@westwinds44 Cardiff is bust - Fact
Only exists because of WRU.
Structure is a utter disgrace where some clubs are protected by WRU and others left with nothing.
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@Oweninsouts You seem to like repeating the same lines. Unfortunately that does not make them true.
A company that is bust, is forced to close. I do not like the fact Cardiff is currently owned by WRU, but bust it is not.
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@westwinds44 As I said - Cardiff is bust.
You can claim all you like - Only exist because WRU bailed them out.
Structure is a total disgrace.
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@Oweninsouts This is where we disagree, my view is that the “Big 4” backed with external investment playing in the English setup up is the solution.
At the end of the day, my view holds as much importance as yours. It’s those with the money to invest who will decide.
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@westwinds44 Current structure is a national disgrace.
Cardiff is bust and should only play in SRC.
Only way forward is restructure.
WRU East Wales
WRU West Wales
WRU North Wales
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