Archive for July, 2009

  • Peter Thomas promised Cardiff Blues fans that he would be bringing in top international stars to the capital city side.  As yet they are yet to appear.<br></br>
The Cardiff Blues are a Welsh Rugby region in desperate need of signings.  They have all the potential of a major regional power, able to take on all comers.  But if investment isn't forthcoming this potential could well be squandered.

    So Where Are The Top Signings Promised by The Cardiff Blues?

    Peter Thomas promised Cardiff Blues fans that he would be bringing in top international stars to the capital city side. As yet they are yet to appear.

    The Cardiff Blues are a Welsh Rugby region in desperate need of signings. They have all the potential of a major regional power, able to take on all comers. But if investment isn't forthcoming this potential could well be squandered.

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  • Remember the problems facing the Welsh rugby camp after Graham Henry came back form leading the 2001 British Lions to Australia?<br></br>
He lost the moral and trust of the dressing room - it was the beginning of the end for him as Welsh coach.<br></br>
Can the same happen to Warren gatland and co following on from this British Lions tour of South Africa?  After all, most of the Welsh management are out there.<br></br>
Personally I don't see the same thing happening again, here's why.

    Welsh Repercussions From the British Lions Tour

    Remember the problems facing the Welsh rugby camp after Graham Henry came back form leading the 2001 British Lions to Australia?

    He lost the moral and trust of the dressing room - it was the beginning of the end for him as Welsh coach.

    Can the same happen to Warren gatland and co following on from this British Lions tour of South Africa? After all, most of the Welsh management are out there.

    Personally I don't see the same thing happening again, here's why.

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  • One of the hardest men in Welsh rugby, Chris Horsman, has retired from senior rugby due to a neck injury.<br></br>
An adopted Welshman who we shall forever remember as a hard nut and for scoring his one and only try when beating England in 2007. <br></br>
Beating cancer twice and still managing to be a top class tight head prop shows just how hard a man Chris really is.  Good luck in the future.

    Chris Horsman Retires From Rugby

    One of the hardest men in Welsh rugby, Chris Horsman, has retired from senior rugby due to a neck injury.

    An adopted Welshman who we shall forever remember as a hard nut and for scoring his one and only try when beating England in 2007.

    Beating cancer twice and still managing to be a top class tight head prop shows just how hard a man Chris really is. Good luck in the future.

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