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Re: Welsh player strike

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:14 pm
by Sandstorm
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:13 pm
Plus, we'd all be fucked without the Welsh TV money.

Good point, Jim.

Re: Welsh player strike

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:15 pm
by inactionman
SaintK wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:07 pm Sounds like some of the players will soon be voting with their feet if press rumours are to be believed
Jarrod Evans to Harlequins
Liam Williams to Japan
Ross Moriarty linked with Bayonne
Josh Adams linked with Lyon
Tomos Francis linked with Bordeaux
Nicky Smith linked with Exeter
How many of these will turn out to be reality who knows but it sums up the current financial state of the Welsh regions!
Cardiff Rugby chief executive Richard Holland has revealed the club do not currently have sufficient money to contract enough players and coaching staff to form a squad for next season.
In a letter to fans, he confirmed bosses explained the stark situation facing them to players last week.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/ru ... -26356758
Will Rowlands also off, think it's confirmed he's joining Racing?

Re: Welsh player strike

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:23 pm
by Biffer
Some of those aren't out of contract either, they're being asked to leave early as they're the high earners.