If Netflix executives were pitched a drama about this week in European rugby, they’d likely reject the script as being “a bit much”. Yet here we are, witnessing a perfect storm where financial meltdowns, coaching issues, and the unstoppable rise of super-clubs have collided spectacularly. Welsh rugby has always been a masterclass in organisational chaos, but Cardiff’s plunge into administration deserves a special trophy for dramatic flair. Last week, the Welsh Rugby Union performed a last-minute saving tackle, seizing control of Cardiff after Helford Capital fumbled its financial obligations. Cardiff fell into administration, prompting the WRU to step in with a £780,000…

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