Elephant In The Room? - Reacting To The WRU Financial Report

The WRU have release their annual financial report. I react to the headline numbers and what has been said un the latest round of interviews.BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ck98z64qydd2oLinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wru-has-published-its-evidence-answers-different-one-we-sion-o-connor-jikme/ Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New data has recently been published that appears to prove that a lack of competitive games is irrelevant to the popularity of women's rugby. In this article, we will examine the new data, contrast with old data and use case studies to understand what impact it has on this most ‘rugby’ of arguments. Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How To Build A Champion Rugby Team ft. Gainline Analytics. I was joined by Gainline Analytic's Simon Strachan to learn the lessons of champion sides such as Leinster & Toulouse. With the Champions Cup once again upon us, we investigate how the best teams in the world use their resources and build their own solutions. We then look at how club structures around the world impact the performance of the national teams - is there an ideal number of clubs per country? #rugby #toulouse #leinster #france #ireland #podcast #europe #talent #coaching #analysis  Gainline Analytics' Substack: https://substack.com/@gainlineanalytics?utm_source=global-search Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The keystone report is what the WRU are using to justifying killing a men's region in West Wales - does it really answer all our questions?Stay tuned for outtakes as a members only video on my YouTube & Substack this Thursday! Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking down the interview given by the Welsh Rugby Union's Chief Financial & Operating Officer Gavin Marshall and contrasting it with CEO Abi Tierney's interview on the same topic. Where do they align, where do they differ and what questions are we left with at the end? Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I headed to Cardiff to watch Wales Women take on the Springboks of South Africa in WXV Global Series 2026. What I thought could have been the latest painful episode of the Welsh rugby experience turned out to be our greatest ever performance. Listen to the sounds of the evening as the women of Wales paused the pain. Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Japan’s Comeback & the Rise of Hong Kong China: this week on the HG rugby podcast I am joined by Asia Rugby 247 journalist Steven Noble to get his insight on the state of Asian rugby, with reference to the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup.Is Eddie Jones plotting another World Cup miracle with the Brave Blossoms? Can money solve Hong Kong China’s problems? What is going in with women’s rugby in the region? All this and more answered in this week’s podcast.#japan #hongkong #china #asia #rugby #worldcup #podcast #japanese #womenRugby Asia 247: https://www.rugbyasia247.com/category/topnews/  Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the Wallabies of Australia shock the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks? This week I was joined by rugbypass columnist and podcaster Brett McKay to understand how Australia are trying to become a rugby union superpower once again We look back on their 2026 campaign so far, ahead to their test against South Africa and Bledisloe Cup matches against New Zealand. Brett then explains what is happening below test rugby level with coaches, players and money. #rugby #australia #wallabies #springboks #southafrica #newzealand #allblacks #podcast #australian  subscribe to the 89 Rugby Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I am aware of the intermittent clicking noises, this is due to me recording with a new software which has some teething issues. I twill be fixed for the next episode!Stories explored in this month's dedicated rugby transfer podcast:Toulouse exodusFrench budgets revealedROG & Borthwick extendSA women's rugby shocksPollock chatshare links with friends and drop 5 star reviews, it all really helps! Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I was joined by Tony O'Sullivan from the 'Two Cents Gets Distracted' podcast to get the Kiwi angle on the New Zealand All Black's defeat to the Springboks of South African in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour. We dove into how the loss has affected the psyche of All Blacks fans back in New Zealand and what the ramifications might be. Tony doesn't hold back in sharing his pain! #newzealand #allblacks #southafrica #springboks #rugby #podcast #review #loss #defeat  Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featuredSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugbyFollow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.