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Wales Will Face Red Roses Tended By England Captain Jamie George
Wales will face a Red Roses team boosted by input from England men's captain Jamie George in Bristol on Saturday. George has been helping prepare Wales’ opponents for their Women’s Six Nations meeting after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.
Wrexham Now Owe £9m To Owners Despite Promotion To Football League
Wrexham’s dependence on their American owners has been laid bare after it was revealed the club now owe nearly £9 million to Hollywood pair Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. The club lost £5 million in the year of their promotion to League Two last season.
On The Rise . . . Cardiff Dragons Bid To Go Fourth In Netball Super League
Cardiff Dragons captain Nia Jones has praised the impact of Australian coach Jill McIntosh as they bid to climb into the top four of Netball’s Super League this weekend. Jones, the Wales skipper, believes McIntosh has transformed the Dragons since her arrival 11 months ago.
New Boy Louis Rees-Zammit To Start At The Top By Joining Chiefs
Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report in the United States. Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.
Jess Fishlock Hailed As Welsh Icon As She Moves Towards 150-Cap Landmark
Jess Fishlock has been been hailed as a Welsh football icon as she closes in on becoming the first player from Wales to reach 150 caps. Fishlock will reach that landmark if she plays in both Wales’ upcoming Euro qualfiers against Croatia and Kosovo.
Jazz Joyce Insists Wales Can Uproot The Red Roses
Jazz Joyce knows Wales will go to Ashton Gate to face England in round two of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations as big underdogs, but claims that’s just the way they like it. Joyce and co. couldn’t have picked a tougher task than travelling to meet the reigning Grand Slam champions in their own back yard, especially when Wales are still licking their wounds after a first loss in 20 years on Welsh soil against Scotland.
Welsh Jockey Sean Bowen Will Chase All The Way To The Winning Post
Welsh jockey Sean Bowen is determined to take his quest to become champion jockey right to the final furlong - and hopes Ffos Las Racecourse plays a part. Bowen - who hails from Pembrokeshire - would love nothing better than to bag a few winners at Ffos Las on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Aaron Ramsey Faces Big Call Over His Wales Future
Aaron Ramsey will consider whether to continue his international career following Wales' failed bid to reach Euro 2024. Skipper Ramsey remained on the bench for the entire 120 minutes on Tuesday as Wales' attempt to qualify for this summer's tournament in Germany ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Poland in Cardiff.
Wales Come Out And Back Rob Page To Stay In Charge Despite Euro Failure
Wales have given their backing to Rob Page to remain as their manager despite the failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page’s men agonisingly missed out on a place in Germany this summer as Poland won a play-off final 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium following a goalless 120 minutes on Tuesday night. The defeat left question marks over Page’s future, but those not according to Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams.
“Old School” Scotsman Alex Craig Is Learning New Lessons With The Scarlets
Alex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine form earning him a call up for the Six Nations.
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American Football suspended with Welsh university side left in limbo
All British American Football activity has been suspended - just 48 hours before one Welsh university side was due to compete in a semi-final. The Cardiff University Cobras team had reached the Division One South Final of the BUCS university league and were due to face long time rivals from... Read More
Valkyries Aim to Take Flight at Their Own Women's Gridiron Tournament
Cardiff will host three American Football games crammed into almost as many hours when Wales’ only women’s gridiron team stages its second ever tournament. The Cardiff Valkyries host the Cheshire Bears and Leicester Falcons in the final regional tournament of the season at the Cardiff International Sports Campus in Leckwith on Saturday, February 29. ... Read More
From Canada to Cardiff: a gridiron journey
Gridiron’s CFL is holding a recruitment event to find British players who could cut it as professionals in Canada, Twm Owen looks back 30 years when the Cardiff Mets turned to the north for American Football talent This weekend 19 British American Footballers will fight for the chance to earn a professional contract... Read More
Wales' Only Female Gridiron Team Take On Conventions
A women's American Football team's recruitment drive is about challenging perceptions, head coach Simon Browning tells Twm Owen
The Cardiff Valkyries are on mission not only to recruit new players but challenge perceptions about the place of women in sport.
As the only women’s American Football team in Wales its players and... Read More