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Tributes Paid To Leighton James After Wales Star’s Death At 71
Tributes have been paid from across football to former Wales winger Leighton James who has died at the age of 71. James’ former clubs Burnley and Swansea City – where he spent 13 years of a colourful 19-year senior career – were among those to pay tribute to a gifted player who won 54 caps for his country.
Elfyn Evans Tied For Lead In Croatia With WRC Title Rival
Elfyn Evans is locked in a fierce battle with WRC title rival Thierry Neuville - with the duo unable to be separated after the opening day of Rally Croatia.
Wrexham Will Find It Tougher For Next Hollywood Ending
Wrexham may have promotion in the bag but manager Phil Parkinson has a clear warning for any of their new global fanbase who think every season from now on will have a Hollywood ending. The “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary series has mushroomed fan groups of the Reds in the most unlikely dark corners of the football universe.
Welsh Clubs Set To Be Part Of FA Cup Rebellion
Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County and Wrexham could all soon be seeking compensation for changes to the FA Cup that County boss Graham Coughlan has denounced as “disastrous”. The EFL will seek compensation for its clubs over the “frustrating and disappointing” decision to scrap all FA Cup replays from next season.
Ethan Horvath Determined To Finish Season Strongly For Cardiff City As He Chases Copa America place
Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is targeting three wins from their last three games as he looks to secure a spot on the plane for the Copa America this summer. The American has kept four clean sheets in 13 appearances for the Bluebirds, as is eyeing a place in the USA squad this summer, as his country host the tournament in June.
KC Sunshine Can Calm The Storm . . . And Keep Cardiff Dragons In Play-Off Hunt
Cardiff Dragons’ Khanyisa Chawane is desperate to help her team enjoy a successful Super League campaign as she continues to erase the memory of her first all-too-brief season in the tournament. The South African international mid-court player has featured in every match so far for the Dragons, who host Surrey Storm on Friday night at the House of Sport.
Neath Issue Barbed Congratulations To Cardiff After Nigel Walker Declares EDC Verdict
Neath have reacted badly to being beaten by Cardiff to the remaining place in the planned new 10-team Elite Domestic Competition – appearing to suggest the Welsh Rugby Union came to a biased judgement. The decision by the WRU to add Cardiff to the list has brought an end to a long, and sometimes farcical process that looked like musical chairs.
Luxury Limo Taulupe Faletau Revs Up For Cardiff And Wales
The player Cardiff Rugby coach Matt Sherratt described as a Rolls Royce will go through the gears for the first time in six months on Friday night. Taulupe Faletau - who broke his arm playing for Wales at the World Cup - will make his comeback in the capital city region’s United Rugby Championship match against Ulster in Belfast.
Jackson Page To Share Crucible Spotlight With Ronnie O’Sullivan
Welsh youngster Jackson Page will face history-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan at the start of the World Snooker Championship. The 22-year-old Page, from Ebbw Vale, will share the spotlight as the sport’s best take to the green baize at the Crucible from Saturday, with the winner crowned in Sheffield on Sunday, May 6.
Gwennan Hopkins Makes Big Impact And Stakes Claim For Long Future For Wales
It took Gwennan Hopkins a mere five minutes to make her mark in international rugby. Not many teenagers score on their Test debut, but that’s exactly what the 19-year-old Hopkins did in Cork last weekend as she provided Wales with their only points in a 36-5 defeat.
Fiji Pearls
Mid-Court Player Bethan Happy To Be Back In The Netball Green Of Celtic Dragons And The Red Of Wales
Bethan Dyke announced her return to full fitness by playing a full part in the Welsh Netball Summer Test Series.
Wales fought out six games in seven days, winning four, with the mid-court player standing tall at wing-attack or centre.
Former Cardiff Met University student Bethan, originally from Bridgend, was out injured... Read More
England Retain Netball Europe Open Title In Wales
England retained their European Open Netball title in style, beating Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Fiji over the four-day event.
England, who were third at the 2015 World Cup, selected an inexperienced team with Rosie Huckle, Vicki Oyesola, Gabby Marshall, George Fisher, Summer Artman and Sophie Drakeford-Lewis all making their debut... Read More
Wales Power To Netball Victory Against Fiji Pearls
Wales swept to an impressive 61-40 victory in their World ranking netball international against Fiji Pearls at the Netball Europe Championships in Cardiff.
The Welsh players bounced back from their agonising one-goal defeat against Northern Ireland on day one and produced a solid team performance at Sport Wales National Centre.
Wales led... Read More
Heartbreak For Wales On Day One Of Netball Europe
Wales 46, Northern Ireland 47
Wales suffered heartbreak on day one of the Netball Europe Championships.
They suffered a one-goal defeat after going agonisingly close to levelling the scores with six seconds left.
Welsh goalshooter Georgia Rowe saw her shot roll off the basket lip and fall, leaving Northern Ireland delighted with a... Read More
Wales Host Netball European Open Championships In Cardiff
Top class netball comes to Cardiff this week when Wales host the Netball European Open Championships.
The England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Welsh teams all compete for the title, while Fiji Pearls are also in action at the Sport Wales National Centre.
They play each of the UK teams in World-ranking matches... Read More