The End?
By Zippy May 26 2008
Is this the end for unnoficial Welsh rugby on Sportnetwork? We've been closed since January 2008 and this is a last gasp attemp to see if anyone wants to take over the running of the site and relaunch. Below is the history of the site dating back to 2003, contact me at warriorzippy (at) yahoo.co.uk if you fancy having a go.
Is this the end for unnoficial Welsh rugby on Sportnetwork? We've been closed since January 2008 and this is a last gasp attemp to see if anyone wants to take over the running of the site and relaunch. Below is the history of the site dating back to 2003, contact me at warriorzippy (at) yahoo.co.uk if you fancy having a go.
Red Dragon Rugby - 2003-2004 The 1st Iteration of the site was in 2003 and edited by Lestyn, the site grew from small beginnings and tried to find a niche in the Welsh rugby market. That was acheived through some innovative writing and the regular features which are still going today, Exiles Poetry and Zippy's player ratings.
The State Of Play - 2004-2006 The fanzine was originally formed by Welsh Rugby fan Chris Gough, The State Of Play Fanzine aimed to raise an awareness of regional rugby here in Wales. Chris discussed his ideas with a group of supporters, selected from each of the 5 regional teams and together they created Wales’ first regional fanzine. Unfortunately the work involved in a paper based fanzine saw the fanzine revert to being web based, the site kept this name until the Autumn Internationals of 2006.
Bred In Heaven - 2007 The URL for the state of play expired and was bought by someone else damn them and we were probably due for a refit anyway. Throughout 2006 Site founder Lestyn had become known for his Sinatra like comebacks and his last act might well be the graphics for the new site, we'll see.
Closed - 2008 This may well be it for the site, a sudden closure in Jan 08 and this is the last gasp chance at survival....
You can make money for traffic on the network now and although you won't make a mint every little helps at present!
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Posted by: DaveAitch (IP Logged)
Date: 27/05/2008 12:24
There must be someone in sunny Wales willing to take this on. I hope there is.
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Posted by: Paul (BiH) (IP Logged)
Date: 28/05/2008 19:27
I will be contributing irregular articles should you wish zippy, I take it your willing to chip in again?
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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Posted by: Paul (BiH). (IP Logged)
Date: 29/05/2008 14:52
Right I've added two new articles, added some categories on the menu to give people the type of articles we may be looking for,
Also new colours for a change, maybe a new logo coming as well. After today I won't be able to contribute until the last week of June.
I think it's really important we get as much feedback as possible. Yes most people inhabit Gwlad and ScumV, but this site's potential is definitely there, and someone's got to pay for my petrol now.
Zippy I've PM'd you.
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Also new colours for a change, maybe a new logo coming as well. After today I won't be able to contribute until the last week of June.
I think it's really important we get as much feedback as possible. Yes most people inhabit Gwlad and ScumV, but this site's potential is definitely there, and someone's got to pay for my petrol now.
Zippy I've PM'd you.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:05:29:14:57:15 by Counteruck..
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Posted by: DaveAitch (IP Logged)
Date: 29/05/2008 18:18
Counteruck, give me your address and I will post you a gallon of petrol to help you get wherever you are going.
p.s. I want it back after you have finished with it.
p.s. I want it back after you have finished with it.
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Posted by: Paul (BiH) (IP Logged)
Date: 29/05/2008 19:32
Thanks for the offer, I'd have to make it last for about five years at this rate!
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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Posted by: Paul (BiH) (IP Logged)
Date: 30/05/2008 14:28
Right full service resumes First weeks of July..unfortunately.
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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Posted by: Zippy (IP Logged)
Date: 31/05/2008 17:03
Lest, picked up your PM liked the cricket site mate, looks good.
I'll try my best to keep things going in June, I'll start up the player ratings again, I'll mail Exile and let him know we're back as well.
I should hopefully be able to pop in for a weekly post and catch up.
I'll try my best to keep things going in June, I'll start up the player ratings again, I'll mail Exile and let him know we're back as well.
I should hopefully be able to pop in for a weekly post and catch up.
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Posted by: DaveAitch (IP Logged)
Date: 31/05/2008 22:57
Good lads. Well done. I hope it all works out and 'Bred in Heaven' breads successfully.
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Posted by: Isaac Dix (IP Logged)
Date: 01/06/2008 17:26
Whay hey!!! Thank god you're back. 
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Posted by: DaveAitch (IP Logged)
Date: 03/06/2008 19:11
Isaac, I presume you mean 'Bred In Heaven' and not me 
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Posted by: Zippy (IP Logged)
Date: 03/06/2008 21:40
Will try and add a 1st test preview tomorrow.
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