Them be fighting words!

I had previously posted about Wales' new kit and purposely left out the whole Gavin Henson controversy, because why? But now that the hottest dad on the block gave a thinly veiled statement on Henson being included in the campaign, I have to comment on it, its like high school drama. The best!

Let me preface this, Jamie Roberts' frustration is completely sound. Welsh rugby has enough active stars to propel a campaign, Ryan Jones was there, Martyn Williams, AWJ, James Hook, the other Jones, Shane Williams, all players who are playing for their clubs and for Wales, not going on reality television shows and breaking up with their popstar (?) girlfriend. Henson hasn't played in 18 months, why was he invited? Way to kick the entire Welsh squad in the face!


Hot Dad said:

“Without saying anything too controversial, it’s an interesting choice to say the least. Obviously his profile is sky-high at the moment with his dancing thing and the union have decided to use that.

Whether Gavin Henson returns to rugby remains to be seen. Whatever he decides, Welsh rugby is not just about him. It’s about the team and individuals working hard within that team.

The boys have worked very hard over the last couple of years since he hasn’t been here, so it’s an interesting decision to use that picture. He is a talented player, but if he does come back to play he is going to have to earn his place in the Wales team like any other player. He is no different to any one else in that respect. He will have to train hard and perform well for his club like any of us have to do to earn our right to wear the Welsh shirt. He has got other matters on his hands now with his dancing competition.”

Asked whether he would be following Henson’s progress in the TV show, Roberts responded: “I don’t watch it. I’ve got better things to do.”

Wales Online

OH SNAP!

That was probably the best verbal non-beatdown beatdown I've read in a long time! He gave it to Henson in such a round about way and yet you can definitely detect the irritation in his words. He got in the jabs of appearing on Strictly Come Dancing (American version = Dancing with the Stars), criticized the Union in not so many words for choosing Henson to be a part of this new campaign, and essentially said that they don't need him, without forgetting to mention Henson's talent to cushion his criticisms. Amazing!

Jamie Roberts, he knows what he's doing!

Andy Powell Knows His Alphabet, Has Never Heard of Harry Potter

We all know who could lend their ipod to Powell to get him caught up *cough* I was completely unaware that this show was still going on. I guess this is what happens when my tv watching consists of Hockey Night in Canada and HBO. Our boyfriend on the rocks, Jamie Roberts, won...of course! You don't get to med school on May-December romances alone! Oh and ladies Andy Powell is apparently single, I mean I would if he never spoke and put a bag over his head but some people would call that mean and controlling, whatever! Any one else have the inkling that Josh Lewsey is a giant prick, he certainly gives off that vibe. Oh and how adorable is Lee Mears?

I'll post a giant picture post of the Magners League and Guinness premiership finals probably sometime next week. I know I'm SO behind but I've been super busy :(

Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight and since my arm has been twisted I've decided I want the Blackhawks to win because their captain Johnathan Toews is the quintessential Canadian Boy. Have a lovely weekend!

A Little Eye Candy To Get Us Through The Week

It was our first long weekend of the summer, I had a girls weekend and it was so much fun, we went to the beach (I got burned), we ate delicious food, got drunk, got hit on by Pub managers (he was kind of hot actually), watched fireworks, bought things we couldn't afford, and then I came home today, and realized my mini vacation was over. I'm still pretty bummed so in order to cheer me up here are some photos from our favourite Ospreys' boyfriends Alun Wyn Jones and Tommy Bowe and some Jamie Roberts thrown in for good measure (sorry for the watermarks in advance)

I was getting a little concerned with AWJ (he voluntarily grew an unruly beard a while back) but these photos prove, I have nothing to fear

One of the best things about AWJ is that he rocks his receding hair line, look at this hair cut it works, it totally works! Who is his barber? Gold medal for that dude!

AWJ at his best, classic furrowing of the brow

Look how good his hair cut is! I can't get over it! Some people should take notes!

Ew Mike Phillips. LOL AWJ is wearing loafers, why am I amused by that?

Tommy Bowe and AWJ to double your pleasure. Oh Johnathan Thomas was there too

Here's Jamie Roberts who has seemed to have aged about 10 years since the last time we checked on him...in his manner anyway

Tommy Bowe has no idea what to do and his bow tie is crooked...would we want him any other way? Did you see him on the late late show Irish friends? Took a jab at Carnie, I hear. TELL ME EVERYTHING

Jamie Roberts going for the hottest dad on the block

...oh you know of what I speak! Don't you recall being 13-15, the years when you were a 'babysitter' and there was always that dad whose little brats you took care of and you were totally crushing on him like a fan girl at a backstreet boy concert, cause he was so cute~ and didn't talk to your boobs like boys your own age. That is until you realized that even though he was good looking in a rather generic way, he was totally lame, a complete L 7, and a purveyor of dad jokes which ruined his handsomeness. Well I think I just turned 16. Jamie, are we breaking up?

Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Goodnight

So we have Riki Flutey, Tommy Bowe, Tom Croft and Alun Wyn Jones shirtless...

Carnie Kearney being pretty and shit

Why is Harry Ellis always around?

Alun is totally giving the score board dirties

Errrr...

I love this photo its so touristy, like "hey look we swam with sharks in a completely organic, non-staged, uncontrolled setting"

This one looks photo shopped, non? Like the background was added later

What a smile, so sweet and goofy.

First person I noticed was Tom Croft. The second was Alun Wyn Jones. The third Jamie Roberts but the thing is I think we're supposed to be paying attention to Mike Phillips. Oh well.

Balding...and then there's Adam Jones

Oh my! AWJ is looking fione! Oh and that's Dr. Jamie Roberts getting into the tank...yea I guess Andrew Sheridan's alright

Okay! So I did steal this from an Osprey's twitter but in my defence, Gareth Owen is a stud muffin, asking me not to post his picture is like locking me in a kitchen after I've been starved for a week and telling me I can't eat anything. Its just not going to happen!

Sure Ugo Monye and Gordan Darcy are alright but this photo is for the bromance going on in the top left corner

Heartbreak :(

This.Photo. Oh and Tom did the sweater around the waist again, ugh!

Kearney has the right idea BUT look who's creeping in the background, THAT HARRY ELLIS. Everywhere, why?

Hehe. Oh you know why I posted this picture!

The first thing I noticed about this photo is that Donnacha O'Callaghan is in his underwear and Tommy Bowe is attempting to molest him. The second thing I noticed that Donnacha O'Callaghan was in his underwear and Tommy Bowe is in his underwear attempting to molest him. Oh.

Alun is GQing the sh*t out of this photo. Werk it homeboy!

Treasure trail....

Alun knows what he's doing

Oh Jamie!

I personally feel a bit pervy for knowing the general shape of Luke Fitzgerald's wanger. Its his 15 year old face!

Love this photo

I guess no one told Paul O'Connell that he could rest the short shorts for this shoot

Oh Kearney. So pretty. So, so, pretty!

Kearney's face gets me everytime. Jamie is more concerned with his dental hygiene it seems.

The results of Jamie's dental Hygiene. And how adorable is Ross Ford?

Tom and a lioness. Apparently they 'formed a bond'. No Tom, pretty sure she wanted to feast on your delicious thighs, well you know what get in line Nahla! ...too much? Sorry.

Tom those sunglasses need to go!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Nahla's really going for it. That bitch!

This lioness is good, guys!

HARRY ELLIS WE MEET AGAIN!

Alun totally looks like a dinosaur...like a T-Rex! Whatever, you can totally see it too, you're just denying it!

DAMN, Tom is hella fine, what I wouldn't give to be Luke Fitzgerald in this photo. He's bending OVER him *thud*. OH and what do we have here, my nemesis, HARRY ELLIS!

Jordan Crane: I've just been going through so much stuff
Tom Croft: Stuff, huh?
Jordan: Like it took me like a week to decide which shade of blonde I should highlight my hair with. I just couldn't decide. It was so hard. Do I go with golden sunshine or a ray of sunshine. I mean this is a big deal you know
Tom: Life is hard, it seems.

BUSTED! Ok yea I stole this photo from The Mouth's twitter, who actually doesn't look that bad in this photo. HOWEVER the face Tom is making in this picture kills me. How good does he look in a tux?

WHAT IS GOING ON HERE THOMAS?

Rob Kearney has the right idea

Dominic Waldouck, because I've been neglecting our relationship

How could I ever forget how hot this boy is?

Somebody got new thighs

Oh...Yes.Please.

There's nothing to say but nom nom nom

This photo is heartbreaking

Ummm share the joke boys. Sharing is caring.

This is for Tommy Bowe's perfectly sculpted thigh. I've said it before and I'll say it again. T-Bowe's muscle definition is out of this world!

The first thing I noticed about this picture is that T-Bowe is wearing hideous jeans. The second thing I noticed was his bulge in his hideous jeans

And that's all girls and boys! Hope you enjoyed this mega picture post. Have a wonderful holiday and eat as much as you want, don't worry about getting fat because that can be dealt with in your New Years Resolutions! Don't drink and drive, help your mum with the dishes and even if you didn't get that xbox, please remember that what you have sitting around your table is what is truly valuable, and remember how lucky you are to have all that you do. Merry Christmas!

Nicole
xo