内容摘要：However, he added that the government was "engaging with us on this".

However, he added that the government was "engaging with us on this".

The 53-year-old added: "It makes me ashamed to know any of the men in Neath and the surrounding area, if they think so little of women that they don't think women can play rugby."Shaun Evans, 24, also from Neath, said he did not think the post was "fair".

"It's 2025. I think we have moved on," he said."It's not a good look."The post quickly gained hundreds of comments - with many parents and supporters expressing disappointment - and was deleted about 21:00 GMT.

Commenters accused the club of sexism, called for an apology, and even said they would not be continuing to attend matches at the club going forward."As a parent of a Neath Panthers player who has done nothing but support the club, I find this post very disappointing and very insulting to our girls," said one.

Another added: "Disappointed in this 'not for girls' marketing approach. Really shocking considering all those female players in your area."

Prominent sportspeople also took to social media to condemn the post, with Tonia Antoniazzi - Labour MP for Gower and a former Wales international - describing it as "disappointing for a club with such a great history and legacy which has inspired so many women and girls to want to play".A public consultation on the proposal ran from October 2023 to January 2024, with about 82% of people who responded saying they either supported or supported in part the move to franchising.

A report for the WYCA said the number of people using buses in West Yorkshire had been declining for a decade, with bus trips down from 167.7m in 2011-12 to 92.3m in 2021-22.It also said the number of miles being operated had fallen from 60.9m miles in 2011 to 46.3m miles in 2021-22.

The first franchised buses are expected to launch in parts of Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield from March 2027.Ms Brabin said: "I’m delighted to announce that we are taking back control of our buses in West Yorkshire, empowering the public to hold me to account for better services.