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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.
Jamie Jones Makes It To The Crucible After Beating Former World Champion
Jamie Jones has qualified for the World Snooker Championship after ending a 20-year attendance at the tournament for former world champion Neil Robertson. Weshman Jones stormed to a in the final round of World Championship qualifying, meaning Robertson will miss out on the Crucible for the first time in two decades.
The Cardiff Bulut . . . To Fire, Or Not To Fire
Not for the first time since he purchased Cardiff City, owner Vicent Tan has a big call to make. Does he bite the Bulut . . . or fire it? Manager Erol Bulut is out of contract at the end of the season - his sole campaign in charge - and discussions over a new deal have not really gone beyond ordering the coffees.
Huy Of A Ride: Stevie Williams Powers Into Record Books
Stevie Williams bagged the biggest victory of his career when he became the first Brit to win the La Flèche Wallonne classic race.
Former Ryder Cup Wales Chief Rob Holt Is New Chair Of Wales Golf
The former chief executive of Ryder Cup Wales is to become the next Chair of Wales Golf.
Ken Owens Bows Out After 91 Caps And 20 Years Of Hooking
Wales’ most capped hooker, Ken Owens, has confirmed his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old Scarlets forward – who has not played for almost a year because of a back injury – says he was advised to stop playing.
Gold Coins For Gold Medals Is Wrong, Says Cycling Chief
The decision by World Athletics to award prize money at the Paris 2024 Games goes against the Olympic spirit and solidarity among international federations, the head of cycling's global governing body (UCI) has claimed. Athletics became the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions when WA President Sebastian Coe announced last week that gold medallists in Paris will each earn £40,000.
Matt Richards Backs Olympic Prize Money As Way To Crush Enhanced Games
Wales’ world champion swimmer Matt Richards - one of five Team Wales stars selected for Great Britain at this summer’s Olympic Games - believes financial rewards for Olympic gold medals are the only way to shut down the controversial Enhanced Games. Australian freestyle swimmer James Magnussen has become one of the first athletes to sign up for the Enhanced Games. Magnussen will intentionally dope in an attempt to win $1 million by breaking a world record at the event.
“Rolls Royce” Taulupe Faletau Is Ready To Cruise Back Into Lane For Cardiff And Wales
Taulupe Faletau is poised to return from injury for Cardiff this weekend - providing a huge boost to Wales’ hopes of picking themselves up off the floor this summer. The peerless Lions No.8 has not played since breaking his arm at the World Cup six months ago.
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Dean Ryan Backs Dragons New Boy To Prove A Hit
Dean Ryan believes Dragons’ new recruit Tom Griffiths can make a big impact at Rodney Parade next season.
The 23-year-old centre has made the move from Saracens, where he found his chances limited before loan spells at London Scottish and Bedford Blues.
Griffiths has played for England at U20 and U18 level... Read More
Ton Up For Penarth As Thirds Finish First
Penarth Hockey Club achieved two of its biggest pre-season aims with weeks to spare in the Verde Recreo League, as both the 3rd and 4th XIs secured promotion – with a divisional title to boot. PENARTH ‘B’ 4-0 Neath ‘A’ Although promotion from De Cymru 2 was all but secured... Read More
I'm Alright Jack As Jopson Double Earns Penarth Point At Whitchurch
Penarth Hockey Club started 2019 in fine fashion, with four wins from five games, and a draw in the other to confirm a rare unbeaten weekend in the Verde Recreo League. Whitchurch ‘C’ 2-2 PENARTH ‘A’ The 2nd XI faced the daunting task of a trip to Whitchurch for their... Read More
Bears Admit More Homework Needed After Mixed Weekend
Penarth Hockey Club 1st XI admit that they have homework to do after succumbing to a fourth Verde Recreo Premiership defeat at Cardiff University, but there were better results for the club’s other sides on a packed weekend. Cardiff University 5-3 PENARTH Frustrated by their loss to Cheltenham the previous... Read More
Bears In The Pink For Worthy Cause
Results were not the only thing occupying minds at Penarth Hockey Club last weekend, as the two teams in action donned unfamiliar colours in support of cancer victims. PENARTH 2-3 Cheltenham After falling 5-4 to Clifton Robinsons in heart-breaking fashion the previous weekend, Penarth’s 1st XI were keen to get... Read More
Joyce HIts Four In Penarth Seconds Romp
With the 1st XI’s midweek game in Bath falling victim to the remnants of the recent wintry weather, and the Thirds not due to play their rescheduled finale until next month, it was left to Penarth Hockey Club’s 2nd XI to uphold honour at the weekend. PENARTH ‘A’ 7-3 Gwent... Read More
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