As we go into the festive derbies for 2022, rugby in Wales is surrounded by a dark cloud and these fixtures don’t seem to have the same hwyl with supporters that they would have had pre-covid. With no crowds allowed during the last two festive periods, I strongly believed at the start of this season how great it will be to see full grounds and experience that special atmosphere we haven’t been able to enjoy Read more…
Some of the questions from our members in the recent Crys16 meeting with the Scarlets management (once again thanks to Simon Muderack, Phil Morgan and Jon Daniels for their time, openness and honesty) got me thinking more generally about where the game in Wales is heading or where the game wants to be. The Scarlets meet the management meeting coincided with some comments in the press from regional coaches around the state of the game Read more…
Critical Friend “A critical friend” – the words that I have appreciated as an effective description for the unique relationship that Crys16 enjoys with the Scarlets. Whilst I have been unable to establish the provenance of that description, it’s one I believe to be more apt than ever during the turbulent and challenging landscape of COVID-19. For those of you who are unaware, Crys16 is a Supporters’ Trust which represents the interests of our membership Read more…
Owain Davies – Cadeirydd | Chair I am originally from Llanedi, near Pontarddulais. and now live in Canton in Cardiff. I was educated at Ysgol Gyfun y Strade in Llanelli, before going on to Cardiff University to study Law. I am currently employed as a Senior Researcher at the Senedd, having previously worked as a solicitor in Swansea and Cardiff. I have supported the Scarlets since childhood and I am pleased to be able to Read more…
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Boring bit first, the bit about me. In many ways, probably most ways, I’m your typical Scarlets fan. Season ticket since I was about 10, watched us beat a touring team, win leagues and cup finals and, despite those moments, sat in the stands with head in hands at the final whistle of those semi finals, continue to travel around Europe with varying degrees of hope and expectation that we’ll win a European Cup, that Read more…