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Scarlets In Danger Of Sharks’ Bite Even Though Opponents Have Few Teeth 

It doesn’t need a long, hard stare at the United Rugby Championship table to realise it has not been a vintage season for the Scarlets. The most recent Welsh winners of the tournament seven years ago have won just three matches and stand 14th in the 16-team table. On Friday night, the Scarlets are at home to the Sharks, who are also having a season to forget and have won the same meagre number as their hosts.

The New Saints Welcome New Era For Cymru Premier With Planned Revamp

Mike Harris - chairman of Cymru Premier dominant force, The New Saints - has welcomed the Football Association of Wales’ plans to improve the league. The FAW has promised an investment package worth more than £739,500 in the on-field product. As part of the revamp, the Cymru Premier is to be increased from 12 clubs to 14 or 16, there will be a switch to Friday night games, and VAR will be introduced to help referees.

Scarlets' Taine Plumtree Aims To Take A Bite Out Of The Old Man When He Faces Sharks

There will be a very special father and son reunion in the United Rugby Championship this weekend as John and Taine Plumtree find themselves in opposing camps. If things had worked out differently, they could have been together at the Hollywoodbets Sharks as coach John was keen to bring his boy over to Durban from New Zealand. But Taine, who was born in Swansea while his dad was coaching there, opted to go down the Wales route, joining the Scarlets from the Blues Super Rugby side.

Toby Booth . . . Pumped And Primed As Welsh Rugby's Only Success Story

Toby Booth
When Toby Booth was once asked if he felt pressure as a regional rugby coach in Wales, he responded: “Pressure? Pressure’s for tyres! “What I have is a fantastic opportunity.” These days Booth is fully pumped and primed as the biggest – some might say the only – success story in the Welsh game.

Mark Williams Leaves Doubts Over Crucible Return After First Round Defeat

Mark Williams admitted he does not know whether he has played his last World Snooker Championship match after he suffered a dramatic 10-9 defeat to Si Jiahui in the first round. The Welsh three-times champion was knocked out at the opening stage in an epic clash as Si continued his love affair with the Crucible by following up last year’s surprise run to the semi-finals. While Si will face Jak Jones in the second round, Williams confessed he did not know whether a return to the Crucible is on the cards but appeared to rule out immediate retirement.

Wales Star Neco Williams Facing FA Action After Blast At Officials

Neco Williams could be in hot water with the FA after comments he made following Nottingham Forest’s controversial 2-0 defeat to Everton. The Wales defender has been asked by the FA to explain remarks he made after the match on Sunday which appeared to suggest officials were biased in favour of the top clubs.

Cardiff City And Perry Ng . . . The Possible Options For The Bluebirds’ Best Player This Season

Pery Ng Cardiff City
Perry Ng has been one of the few Cardiff City consistent success stories this season, during a campaign that has had plenty of ups and downs. Before last weekend’s 2-1 home victory over Southampton, Bluebirds manager Erol Bulut confirmed that a number of other clubs had enquired about the availability of Ng ahead of the summer transfer window.

Ellis Jenkins Plans One Last Cardiff Arms Park Goodbye

Ellis Jenkins Cardiff
Ellis Jenkins is determined to bow out with one more match at Cardiff Arms Park before he brings down the curtain on an illustrious career. The Wales international has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season after worsening knee problems.

Wales Netball Land Title Sponsor For National League

Wales Netball National League
Wales Netball have secured a new title sponsor for their National League, which will now be known as the FleetEV National League. It’s a significant step for the revamped domestic competition which is only in its second year.

Paragolfer Wheelchair Backed To Transform Disabled Golf In South Wales

Paragolfer
Golf is opening up to disabled people across Wales thanks to a new all-terrain wheelchair that raises players to a safe standing position. The “Paragolfer” lifts and supports the user over the ball, allowing the golfer to make a safe swing and connect with the ball.

Justin Burnell

Nikola Matawalu Set To Sprinkle Some Stardust On The Indigo Premiership, Says Ponty Coach

By Gareth James Pontypridd head coach Justin Burnell believes Nikola Matawalu can set the Premiership alight this season. Pontypridd RFC announced the signing of Fijian star Nikola Matawalu as player/skills coach from French Top 14 side Racing 92. Having set the Pro 14 alight at Glasgow Matawalu is sure to have a big... Read More

Ponty v Cardiff Means Burnell v Burnell . . . As Justin And Ben Go Head-To Head

The Indigo Group Premiership returns to a full-blown home and away competition this weekend and it will feature a fascinating father v son battle in its opening round. There are a round of derby matches to kick-off the new campaign, but all eyes will be glued to the clash at... Read More

Pontypridd And Carmarthen Quins Speak Up For Club Rugby While World Cup Booms From Afar

The World Cup may be underway, and the regions are preparing for their own campaign, but grassroots club rugby somehow has to keep its voice heard, too. Kasey Rees went to Sardis Road to hear how Pontypridd and Carmarthen Quins are doing just that in the new Indigo Welsh Premiership.... Read More

The Principality Premiership . . . Messed Up, Mangled And Mulitated, But Still Providing Festive Spice

The Boxing Day derbies at Guinness Pro14 level may have gone – dispersed elsewhere for the benefit of TV – so why not get your December 26th fix by heading towards Aberavon v Neath? It’s always a feisty derby and one of a number of local dust-ups that Geraint Powell... Read More

Dafydd Lockyer . . . 350 Not Out For Ponty

Dafydd Lockyer will make his 350th appearance for Pontypridd on Saturday with the club aiming to mark his big day with a victory. When Lockyer played his first match for Ponty in the 2002-2003 season, regional rugby was still little more than a twinkle in David Moffet’s eye. The 33-year-old centre did... Read More

Merthyr Edge To First Win As Principality Premiership Steps Into Brave New Two Conference World

The Principality Premiership season has kicked-off with a new format and some new coaches at the helm. Geraint Powell highlights the notable results from week one and assesses how the two conference system may pan out through the campaign. The Principality Premiership returned at the bank holiday weekend, in an... Read More
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