Steve Tandy is confident that Wales’ players won’t be stifled by the uncertainty surrounding Ospreys and Cardiff’s prospects during the Six Nations.
On Tuesday, the head coach announced his championship squad, but his choices were lost in a day filled with rugby politics.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Monday night that Cardiff might have a “period of exclusivity” with potential new owners.
Although they have not named their preferred bidder, it is known that Y11 Sport &, Media are the owners of the Ospreys.
The WRU would have a simpler transition from four men’s professional clubs to three if they were to take control of the Blue and Blacks in 2025.
Tandy acknowledges that this is a disturbing situation, adding that he has selected seven players from both Ospreys and Cardiff.
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Being truthful with them is what I mean by being open to speculation and doubt about many things.
We must be open if they have something to share, if they want more clarity, or if they want to talk about anything.
We can’t run away from it or pretend it’s not happening, the other person said.
Although it’s far from perfect, “I think that worked well for us in the fall,” in my opinion, putting the players, the staff, and the people at the center of it.
I’ll be speaking with the players if they have any reservations or if they want to speak with someone.
Tandy avoided speaking out in front of the media, but the former flanker is more knowledgeable about the harm a cutting Osprey would cause.
After winning the Pro12 title at Neath, the 46-year-old led the region to the region’s 102 games.
Tandy remarked, “If you were a member of any club, it would hurt and sting.” Every club has a lot of history, according to the manager.
I’m proud of my Ospreys’ accomplishments, but I’m also aware that Cardiff, Scarlets, and Dragons are all places where I take pride.
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Tandy was aware that the position in Wales had a lot of off-field baggage when he quit his position as Scotland defense coach last summer.
He said, “That’s my job, to be a head coach.” I want to lead both our staff and the players the best.
We want to make sure we connect with our audience and demonstrate what the boys can do, and we want to make sure they enjoy coming in and feel a part of it.
“I love coming here, I love my job, and I believe everyone has a name.” We must keep creating this environment.
Just weeks prior to the England home defeat, a player strike had figurably been avoided in the final Six Nations game against Italy in 2023.
Tandy hopes that the situation, in which the Ospreys squad expressed their dissatisfaction with being left in the dark, does not lead to another incident.
That is more speculative, I suppose. He said, “I’ll be in constant conversation with the players about their feelings and any frustrations.”
Beckham’s vile statement about his parents, David and Victoria, was condemned by a mum who is well-versed in family rifts, but the 26-year-old has been criticised for his actions.
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Brooklyn Beckham should “lighten up,” according to Carla Bellucci (Image: Carla Bellucci).
A mum-of-four who claimed she was “disowned” by her eldest son has called Brooklyn Beckham a “spoilt brat” after his bombshell attack on his parents.
Carla Bellucci – once branded ‘Britain’s most hated woman’ for conning the NHS for a free nose job – said she can relate to what David and Victoria Beckham are going through.
The former glamour model, who posed for Page 3 in her younger years, has spoken in the past about her eldest son cutting contact after she joined a racy subscription site, despite insisting she only sold bikini pictures.
Carla expressed shock and hurt over her son’s apparent “absolutely disgusted” behavior in a statement, and she acknowledged Victoria’s current state of being “humiliated.”
In his statement on Instagram, Brooklyn, addressing his wedding day with wife Nicola Peltz, said Victoria “danced very inappropriately” on him in front of 500 guests and he said he had never felt “more uncomfortable” in his life.
And in response to this, Carla, 44, told Brooklyn, 26, that he needed to “lighten up” and that women his mother’s age weren’t “boring” like younger generations who she believes lack the ability to have fun.
She told The Mirror: “I think it is a pure insult to Victoria. I know exactly how she feels and it’s so disappointing and humiliating. She will feel awful and it could break her like it nearly did me. I think he is a spoilt brat that needs to learn to respect his parents. We all do the best for our kids and you only get one set of parents.
It is “unflawful on all levels.” How dare he accuse his parents of wrongdoing them in public? He is completely out of line and a brat. He received everything, and they are now paid.
Brooklyn’s mother, who resides in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, believes that he will eventually regret criticizing his parents for living a life full of opportunities. She also speculated that if he were to have his own children one day, he would only realize how fortunate he was.
She claimed that most people do everything in their power to avoid perfection and that parents don’t get a manual for this.
She said, “Just move on with your life because you have no choice,” and she was speaking to Victoria as well. You must block it out and hope that they will eventually come clean and apologize.
Carla explained that the Beckham fiasco has reminded her of her own family dramas. She says she currently exchanges two messages a year with her son for his birthday and Christmas.
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She added: “The Beckham situation hits home and it is the worst thing in the world. It is truly heartbreaking and it’s almost like they will be grieving.
As one of the best-selling artists in the world gets ready to celebrate his 75th birthday, Phil Collins addresses rumours of a final farewell tour
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When his assistant walked in with an inflatable balloon in the shape of the number 2, Phil Collins was confused. “Who’s two?” he asked her. “She said, ‘No, it’s two years since we had a drink.’” It’s a massive achievement for Phil, whose drinking led to pancreatitis so severe that his will was discussed while he was in hospital – in front of his children. He admits: “It’s been a difficult, interesting, frustrating last two years.”
Describing his drinking, he continues: “I wasn’t one of those guys that stayed up all night drinking, I’d drink during the day. But I guess I had too much of it and it all caught up with me.” Phil, who turns 75 on January 30, is speaking to Zoe Ball for an exclusive interview to be aired on Radio 2 in early February. He talks frankly about his cocktail of health problems, starting with a spinal injury during the 2007 Genesis tour, which triggered nerve damage affecting his hands and legs – forcing him to stop drumming and retire from touring in 2022. He has also had knee operations and he has type 2 diabetes and hearing loss from a viral infection he picked up in 2000.
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Living alone in Switzerland in 2008, the year he finalised his divorce from third wife Orianne Cevey – although they reconciled in 2016 and then parted again in 2020 – also escalated his drinking, when he had “too much time on my hands.” But today, Phil looks trim and fit and is considering going back into the studio and even touring. He says: “I have a 24 hour live-in nurse to make sure I take my medication. “I’ve had five operations on my knee. but now I’ve got a knee that works and I can walk, albeit with crutches. But I’m not dead yet.
“The things that are ahead for me would be, apart from just being back to being totally mobile and healthy, sort of maybe go in there [into the recording studio] and have a fiddle about and see if there’s more music. So that is something on my horizon. I’ve got some things that are half formed or were never finished, and a couple of things that were finished, so you know there’s maybe life in the old dog yet. Never say never.”
With three UK number one singles, two Golden Globes, six Brit Awards and eight Grammy Awards under his belt, Phil Collins has had an incredible career. He has also had a very colourful love life – with divorce settlements reportedly costing him £42m. Orianne was his third wife; his second marriage from 1984 to 1996 was to Jill Tavelman and his first, from 1975 to 1980 was to Andrea Bertorelli.
But he is immensely proud of his five children – his adopted daughter Joely, 53, son Simon, 49, daughter Lily, 36, and sons Nicholas, 24, and Matthew, 20. Actress Lily is a celebrated actress, with credits including Emily in Paris, Snow White and Mirror, Mirror. While Nic plays drums and fills in for his father in Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics. Phil says: “I had a very happy family life. My kids are amazingly well adjusted considering some of the things that they’ve been through. I’m very proud of all of them. They’ve all stood on their own and done what they believe in.”
Nic and Phil have played together on many occasions, although Nic professes to being nervous about standing in for his famous father, He says: “He’d come by the side of the drum riser on some of the instrumental bits. Once I figured out that he wasn’t sitting there to judge me – it became a really nice moment that we shared.”
Phil says Nic’s talent “surprised the sh** out of me’”. Recalling how he’d play drums with Nic and Matthew when they were kids, he says: “They’ve had two drum kits and my drum kit down in the playroom and we all used to play together and then they played together and Nic just got better and better. I’m very proud of him and he’s amazing. I’m very proud of all my kids, they’ve all done incredibly well.”
Phil’s oldest son, Simon, is also a musician and drummer – a former lead singer of progressive rock band Sound of Contact. His eldest daughter, Joely, is an actress and producer and his youngest son, Matthew, is a professional football player in Austria. Phil, whose dad Greville was an insurance agent, and mum, June, was a talent manager, got his first drum kit aged five – the same year he started drama school and landed the role of the Artful Dodger in a West End production of Oliver.
Reminiscing about sell-out concerts he has performed at, he says: “Sometimes I feel like, wouldn’t it be nice if we did it again. I just don’t know if I wanna go as far as to launch that boat, you know? Because once you launch it, it’s difficult to unlaunch it.”
Growing up in Chiswick, west London, Phil – who joined Genesis as the drummer in 1970 – says becoming the frontman when Peter Gabriel quit in 1975 was not planned. He confesses: “The job was kind of thrust upon me by default because we couldn’t find a singer. I was very reluctant at first and it was my first wife that said ‘Why don’t you do it?’ and at that point I bit the bullet. Having to go down the front and stand with just this microphone stand scared the life out of me. The drums were like a security blanket – you’ve got something between you and the audience. Everyone’s looking at you ‘cause you are the singer, whereas they didn’t look at the drummer. I was suddenly under the spotlight.”
But, as the hits – like Follow You Follow Me – came, his confidence grew and in 1981 he began a successful solo career, with hits like In the Air Tonight reaching number 2 in the UK charts. Phil also worked with former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant in the early 1980s, drumming on his first two solo albums, touring with him and performing with him at the 1985 Live Aid concert. Robert says: “We had so much fun. I love him and he played a big part in my early career take-off, post Led Zeppelin.”
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Looking back on his astonishing career and the incredible people he has worked with, despite his health difficulties and the drink problem that he seems to have conquered, Phil has few regrets. He says: “I’d love to do it again. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.”
The son of Uganda’s newly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni threatened to kill singer-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine, who has been hiding since last week’s election and is contesting the results.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba of Uganda issued the threat on Tuesday, just days after Museveni, 81, was declared the winner of his seventh term in a contest that the opposition called a “sham” due to allegations of fraudulent votes.
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Wine claimed in an interview with Al Jazeera that he has “evidence” of election fraud, including ; Videos purport to show how Museveni’s supporters fill out ballot papers.
The Electoral Commission of Uganda’s spokesperson declined to comment on this claim.
According to Wine, who placed second in the ballot, the opposition National Unity Platform has killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week, according to Kainerugaba, who spoke on X Tuesday.
He continued, “I’m praying the 23rd is Kabobi,” referring to the opposition leader as “the leader.”
Wine has since gone into hiding since the election, and Kainerugaba accused the security forces of raiding his home and attempting to capture him last year. Kainerugaba threatened to behead him online last year.
These accusations have not been proven by Uganda’s army. Since Saturday, there hasn’t been any information about Wine’s whereabouts.
According to Kainerugaba, “I give him exactly 48 hours to give himself to the police.” We will handle him as an outlaw/rebel and treat him accordingly if he doesn’t. ”
Wine criticized Kainerugaba’s “threats to kill me” and demanded that the military leave his compound, adding: “My wife and people are not safe. ”
Wine claimed that his only reason for not being home was to be able to communicate with the world and that no one would be able to talk to me while I was there.
He reacted to being called a “terrorist” in response to that.
To run against a dictator, according to Wine, is to be a “terrorist,” a traitor, and everything else.
Young people are imprisoned for supporting my party and my cause. However, I’m not in custody along with the secretary-general and many others.
According to reports, Brooklyn Beckham is in charge of the incident involving his altercation with his mother, Victoria, with claims that he is the only person to have video of her “humiliating” him.
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Brooklyn Beckham has been left with “all the power” after his scathing outburst towards his parents, according to sources. The 26-year-old pulled no punches as he slammed David and Victoria Beckham’s recent behaviour amid the family’s public fallout.
In his six-page Instagram Stories statement, Brooklyn claimed his mother had humiliated him on his big day. He alleged the former Spice Girls star ruined his special moment with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.
Brooklyn claims his mother chose to hijack the occasion in what should have been their special first dance. Singer Marc Anthony called him to the stage, according to Brooke.
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According to legend, Victoria was reportedly waiting in the wings before joining her son. In Los Angeles, Brooklyn claimed she then performed an “unappropriate” performance in front of more than 500 people.
The oldest son of Victoria, who is also a child, claimed he had never felt more “uncomfortable and humiliated” than at the time. Fans are eager to watch the telling moment despite his comments, which is claimed they may never see.
Instead, a source claims that Brooklyn has “all the power” thanks to this video. They claim that he and his wife are the only ones who are unlikely to make the video public.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the source said: “Brooklyn holds all the power when it comes to the video of Victoria dancing ‘inappropriately’ on him at his wedding to Nicola.
You get the point, Brooklyn, but you can see why they never wanted the video to be made public. He has remained silent about his experiences with his family and, in particular, how deeply depressed his wedding day was by his mother. “Now,” he is finally speaking out.
The only person who could legally release that footage is Brooklyn himself, they continued. And despite being clearly pushed to the breaking point, he may still feel uncomfortable, especially on such a public level.
A source has previously claimed to the Mirror that Victoria was “on the floor in bits” following her son’s latest outburst. “Victoria is on the floor, shocked to pieces that her son would do this,” they said.
Everyone is shocked, they continued, “but Victoria is completely unmoved by this.” She and David are concerned that Brand Beckham’s career will end with the accusations of falsehood and pretended relationships, but they are also concerned about what other material he will release.
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They continue to blame Nicola because they believe she did it, and it’s all due to her. However, as Brooklyn put it, this was required. He dislikes how their narratives control him.
He wrote legal letters to the defendants to warn them against discussing their wedding dresses and making out that Nicola didn’t want to wear her dress.
A PR to the stars reveals what strategies they should use to keep “Brand Beckham” intact while the world waits intently for David and Victoria Beckham’s response to Brooklyn’s allegations.
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As the world awaits their response, David and Victoria Beckham are now at a crossroads.
For years, Brand Beckham has ranked among the most powerful in the world, synonymous with a glamorous yet close-knit unit that has frequently drawn comparisons with the Royal Family.
But now the clan have now become more synonymous with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as a family feud has erupted on the public stage. Sparing no prisoners, Victoria and David’s eldest son Brooklyn, 26, has taken to Instagram with a blistering statement, making it painfully clear that he has no intention of reconciling with his family following a years-long rift.
In a series of bombshell revelations, the photographer-turned-chef claimed mum Victoria left him “humiliated” after “hijacking” the first dance at his wedding to Nicola Peltz. He claimed that his parents had repeatedly treated Nicola, 31, disrespectfully and that he had been told his wife wouldn’t be accepted when he had arranged a meeting with his father David for his 50th birthday.
Brooklyn’s version of events may well shake up perceptions of life behind the doors of Beckingham Palace, but is ‘Brand Beckham’ tarnished for good? Here, PR to the stars Mayah Riaz weighs in on the “massive reputation bruising” the family now faces.
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Mayah told the Mirror: “There’s no doubt this is a big moment for Brand Beckham, but despite how explosive his posts were, I wouldn’t call it fatal. Sure, it has caused massive reputation bruising, but it’s not a knockout blow. The Beckhams are one of the most resilient personal brands in the world, and they have survived far worse headlines than this. What makes this different is that the criticism is coming from inside the house, which always lands harder.
Because it fits a narrative that is already well understood, Brooklyn’s statement has been overturned. The controlling mother, the curated perfection, the cracks behind the glossy facade. Despite all of this, Victoria and David still command a large amount of public sympathy in the UK. They are portrayed as grafters who created something from scratch. Brooklyn, fairly or unfairly, is still viewed as the privileged son finding his voice late. He runs the risk of being portrayed as a moaning nepo baby rather than an injured adult child at this time.
She continued, “The comparison between Harry and Meghan is inevitable but flawed.” Harry and Meghan positioned themselves against an institution. Brooks is putting a price on his parents. That’s much harder to emotionally sell, especially in Britain. The UK public tends to side with parents unless there is undeniable proof of wrongdoing. There isn’t at this time.
Much like the Windsors, the Beckhams are undoubtedly a British institution. With his diverse collection of distinctive hairstyles, Sir David merged the worlds of celebrity and football in a way that had never before been seen. He then went on to lead the England squad at the height of his prestigious career and sparked long line-ups outside barbershops.
Lady Victoria, a “girl power” icon of the 1990s pop culture who dominated stadiums as one-fifth of The Spice Girls, was by his side every step of the way. From the very beginning of their courtship, the Beckhams ‘ sense of style made just as many headlines as Sir David’s on-pitch antics. When Victoria, who was also a fashion designer, transitioned from her music career to establish themselves as a global powerhouse, it made perfect sense.
Brooklyn, Romeo, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14 are the Beckhams’ four children, and they are a big part of the brand, of course. Welcomed to the world with all the fanfare of princes and princesses, fans have kept up with the lives of the younger Beckhams through glossy magazine shoots and more down-to-earth social media posts of family Christmases and holidays.
Although not as relatable as the typical Joe, the Beckhams have a lot of heart, and they give the impression of a happy family surviving all the customary milestones while also carrying the burdens of an extraordinarily wealthy life lived in the spotlight.
Brooklyn’s account shakes up this narrative of likeable authenticity. The former model asserted in his statement that “my family values endorsements and public exposure above all else.” First is Brandy Beckham. Family ‘ love ‘ is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp, even if it’s at the expense of our professional obligations. “
Mayah remarked to us as she examined Brooklyn’s fiery comments, “The discussion around monetizing Brooklyn is complicated from a young age. Children raised in well-known families frequently are unaware of the brand’s origin and origin. That can absolutely affect identity and autonomy later in life. Participation does not, however, automatically imply exploitation, especially when it is seen as a family rather than a form of business. The significance of the story’s nuance frequently vanishes in the news.
“Whether Brooklyn actually wrote the statement is a big question. It reads professional and emotionally authentic. That doesn’t mean Nicola wrote it, but it does suggest guidance, and that would have been wise. The majority of famous people publish content that has been heavily edited without second opinion. The tone has a coaching rather than chaotic feel, which is typically a sign of support rather than manipulation.
” It’s an easy narrative to suggest that Nicola wrote it, and one that would play into the Beckhams ‘ favour. She continued, “I would say this in a soundbite if I had to sum up it.” Instead of playing checkers, the Beckhams are playing chess. Brooklyn is playing truth, not strategy. One makes headlines, the other typically makes a long-lasting impression.
Sir David broke cover today to appear at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he pointedly refused to answer questions about the ongoing family drama. On the other hand, sources reveal to the Mirror that Victoria is “in bits” over the escalating feud and the myriad of claims Brooklyn has made about the family, while David is ‘angry’.
Everyone is shocked, according to a source close to the Mirror. But Victoria is totally in pieces over this. She worries, too, that Brand Beckham’s career will end, and David worries about what other material he will release. “They are worried about what they are going to do with this,” she says.
Many people are eager to hear both sides of the story, so it is still waiting for an official response from the main Beckham camp. But what can we expect in this regard, and will this be an all too familiar case of ‘ recollections may vary’?
The world is awaiting the Beckhams’ words, Mayah said. Their most effective tactic is restraint, which they are well-versed in when faced with a crisis. Silence is power when your brand equity is this high. Legal threats would start the fire, and retaliation would be a huge mistake. Interviewing would only serve to support the claims.
“The most likely strategy is what I call dignified containment. No comment, business as usual, a soft off-the-record briefing for trusted friends, and a press cycle that has already begun. Unless someone escalates it, this kind of story typically peaks within 72 hours. The fact that they’ve recently parted ways with their PR is interesting timing, but it doesn’t mean they’re exposed. This size of a brand has numerous advisers. Behind the scenes, this will be handled calmly.
In the face of so many ” nepo baby ” jibes, could Nicola and Brooklyn have a great opportunity to come out with their own identity while Brand Beckham may be struggling? Although they have certainly gotten people talking, this may not be the wisest course of action in the long run.
Mayah considered: “On whether Brooklyn and Nicola can use this to establish their own brand, potentially yes, but only if they pivot quickly from grievance to purpose. Victimhood may open the door, but it doesn’t help a brand.
They would need a clear identity that isn’t defined by attacking his parents, which I’m not sure is what they want. Otherwise, they remain the anti-Beckhams, which is not a strong long-term position. “
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