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.
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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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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 2008:05:29:15:57:15 by Counteruck..
p.s. I want it back after you have finished with it.
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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The artist formerly known as Lestyn.
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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