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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.
Steeplechases
Vale of Glamorgan's Jockey Isabel On Course For Welsh Title After Gelligaer Point-to-Point Success On Flash Klass
Vale of Glamorgan's Isabel Williams chalked-up her fifth point-to-point winner of the season at the well attended Gelligaer Farmers Hunt Steeplechases.
Isabel, the 21-year-old daughter of leading Welsh National Hunt trainer Evan Williams, has high hopes now of retaining her Welsh Lady Riders Championship title.
In a thrilling finish to the young horse maiden race four of... Read More
Cowbridge Jockey Byron Earns 24th Win Of Season
Veteran rider Byron Moorcroft of Cowbridge seems to be riding better than ever, writes Brian Lee.
He chalked up the 24th winner this season at the well attended Banwen Point-To-Point Club Steeplechases..
Moorcroft was riding Jason Warner's five-year-old chestnut gelding French Piece, which scored by three lengths from Gowell after making most... Read More
Welsh Partnership David And Jack Are Winners Again
David Brace OBE and 16-year-old jockey Jack Tudor were back in the winners' enclosure at Berkeley Hunt’s Point-To-Point Steeplechases (writes Brian Lee).
Less than 24 hours after landing the Dunraven Bowl Novices Hunter Chase at Chepstow Racecourse with Pink Eyed Pedro, Brace and Tudor were winners again after Tudor riding Brace's... Read More
Welsh Trainers Taste Scottish Musselburgh Success
Welsh trainers Tim Vaughan and Grace Harris earned success at Musselburgh following the equine flu lockdown (writes Brian Lee).
Vaughan's Copper Gone West, trained at Aberthin in the Vale of Glamorgan, made the a 381 mile trip to the Scottish track was backed from 6-1 to 9-2 in the Betway Mares' Maiden... Read More