Cardiff and Ospreys are actually looking pretty good so far. We'll know more about where Cardiff stands after this week's match against Warriors. Looking forward to it. We've done a quick review of the round's action, too, for anyone who'd like a summary.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mUmQb2GP4w6CA98NdaVQg?si=5c4411d8ab674489

Had a really great time at Cardiff Arms and Rodney Parade respectively. The Dragons vs Ospreys match was a good one to watch with a great finish for the home team. Made a special mention of the experiences in our podcast series. Here's to hoping for a good URC this season.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vbXV4TRYBggHk6mP9rpQz?si=d4f3e0bc74254165

So what is the general feel for the new structure with 10 Clŵb? From the union - “Welsh rugby is about to undergo the biggest structural shake-up since the introduction of regional rugby in 2003 with the creation of the 10-team Super Rygbi Cymru.” Forgive me if this has been discussed elsewhere, I could not find it.

It looks cool to me but I don’t know the ins and outs of club level rugby and what it is doing to funding and support. Diolch.

With the little experience we have rested/ injured during the summer series down under, I think we will have some real depth this Autumn for the first time since the RWC.

Here’s a team Gats could pick come November:

Pack:

Thomas, Lake, Francis, Beard, Rollands, Morgan, faletau, wainwright,

Backs: Williams, Anscombe, Thomas, Grady, Adam’s, Williams(or winnett), Dyer

Replacements:

Domachowski, Elias (or Dee), Griffin, Jenkins, Reffell, Bevan, Costelow, +another back?

Call me crazy, but this team could beat Fiji and maybe even Italy.

God, this newspaper is the worst.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/todays-rugby-news-wales-star-29385661

Sam Davies says he has no regrets about leaving behind the "mess" of Welsh rugby, with his new life in France "a breath of fresh air"

He adds that "Welsh rugby is a mess in terms of the regions with talks of going down to two or three regions."

His comments are a bit harsh IMO, what do you think?

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/new-rugby-life-abroad-breath-29352814

Recently, John Taylor, (Grand Slam winner with Wales, 2x Lion and London Welsh stalwart) nominated Old Deer Park as his Ground Jewel.

The Ground Jewels is a podcast hosted by sports author James Dixon that celebrates the sports grounds that hold a special place in people's hearts.

James and John discussed John Dawes' rugby revolution in south west London, how that inspired the way that Wales and the British and Irish Lions played. John also shared some fabulous memories of the Old Deer Park clubhouse and the famous faces that graced it including Richard Burton, Liz Taylor and Prince Charles.

Full podcast available: https://pod.fo/e/2256c3

If you like rugby, podcasts and chats about grounds then hopefully you would enjoy it.

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Welsh rugby is in the shitter, italy are much better then previous years, I was at the principality tonight, thought Italy where lucky to not get cards for the Grady night tackle and Costelow high tackle but they were better in most aspects of the game, it left like the dragons vs Benetton. I know it’ll get better but it’s shit at the moment

Hey community! I'm going to the game tomorrow (Wales Vs Italy) and not been to the millennium stadium before. My partner is Italian and I wants to get her a beanie or scarf or something. Do they have stalls like at most sporting events for away team merchandise ?

Thanks !