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Cardiff Met RFC: An Alternative Route To Stardom. . . As Proved By Aaron Wainwright and Alex Dombrandt

With the return of the Indigo Welsh Premiership this week, debate has begun again over what are the best routes to develop the regional and international stars of the future. Former Wales head analyst Alun Carter, now working at Cardiff Met, reckons the university’s system of developing talent like Wales’ Aaron Wainwright and England’s Alex Dombrandt proves a formidable pathway is already here under the noses of the Welsh Rugby Union.

Swansea City Plan Shake-Up After Joel Piroe Dealmaker Moves On

Scarlets Told: "Player Welfare Is Paramount, Blah, Blah, Blah . . . Now Play Or Lose"

The Scarlets have had the door slammed in their faces by European rugby bosses who will not permit any escape route from this weekend’s opening Heineken Champions Cup fixture. The Llanelli region had pleaded for a postponement of their Pool B clash at Bristol on Saturday because of the chaotic fall-out from their South Africa trip. Their coaches and players are still locked down in a Belfast hotel serving out their quarantine, which will not finish until Friday – just 24 hours before the match.

Swansea City's Jamie Paterson Insists: I'm No Diver

Jamie Paterson has insisted he is not a diver and he should not have been booked in Swansea City’s 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough. The Swans midfielder was shown a yellow card for simulation in the first-half of the weekend loss at the Riverside Stadium after tumbling under a challenge from Boro goalkeeper Luke Daniels. But Paterson is adamant that referee Andy Davies made the wrong call and that the Swans should have been awarded a penalty, instead.

Whitchurch High Is At It Again. . . As Welsh Rugby Prospect Christ Tshiunza Craves The Same Success As Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas

By Steffan Thomas   The walls inside Whitchurch High School are already lined with pictures of famous Welsh internationals but they need to find room for another.  Alongside the photographs of the school’s most famous sons – Gareth Bale, Geraint Thomas and Sam Warburton – some space must be found for Christ Tshiunza following his Wales breakthrough in October and the prospect of more Test caps to come in the Six Nations in a couple of months’ time. 

WRU Board Member Liza Burgess To Step Down After Accepting Full-Time Coaching Position

Dragons Lead Chase To Sign New Wales Hooker Bradley Roberts

New Wales cap Bradley Roberts has admitted he has to move to Wales to continue his international career and the Dragons are working to offer him a deal. They face stiff competition from Cardiff, however, in trying to sign the Ulster hooker. Roberts’ contract with the Irish province runs out at the end of the season and the Welsh Rugby Union’s 60 cap selection policy means he will have to join a Welsh side if he is to extend his Test career into a second season.

Cardiff City's Steve Morison Insists Everything Else Was Rosey . . . Apart From Red Card

Steve Morison has claimed Cardiff City delivered a “positive performance” despite another home defeat that has put them back in relegation trouble. The Bluebirds manager insisted there was not much wrong with his team’s display in their 3-2 reverse against Sheffield United, aside from Sean Morrison’s sending off which his namesake said had “killed off” his team’s hopes of a victory. It was Cardiff’s second defeat in three matches and leaves them just one place above the Championship relegation zone, although they have a five-point lead over Peterborough United, who also lost.

Georgia Evans Steps Up For Big Battle Against Her Wales Rivals For Six Nations Spot

Georgia Evans is hoping to gain bragging rights over three of her Welsh international back row rivals when Saracens welcome table-topping Bristol Bears to the StoneX Stadium for the game of the season in the Allianz Premier 15s on Saturday. They won’t come any bigger than the top two unbeaten teams going head-to-head in a match that will hold much appeal for Wales coach Ioan Cunningham. Both teams have won their six league games and only one try bonus-point separates them.

Truckers Lodge In Chepstow Rehearsal Ahead Of Welsh Grand National

Welsh National hopeful Truckers Lodge will appear at Chepstow this weekend in preparation for the big race in the calendar at the same venue at the end of the month. The Paul Nicholls-trained horse heads to Chepstow on Saturday for the Welsh Grand National Trial, live on Sky Sports Racing at 1.22pm. Truckers Lodge was second in the Welsh National in 2019 before going on to win the Midlands National last year,

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Dai New

Cardiff Met RFC: An Alternative Route To Stardom. . . As Proved By Aaron Wainwright and Alex Dombrandt

With the return of the Indigo Welsh Premiership this week, debate has begun again over what are the best routes... Read More
7/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

Swansea City Plan Shake-Up After Joel Piroe Dealmaker Moves On

7/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Scarlets Told: "Player Welfare Is Paramount, Blah, Blah, Blah . . . Now Play Or Lose"

7/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Swansea City's Jamie Paterson Insists: I'm No Diver

6/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Whitchurch High Is At It Again. . . As Welsh Rugby Prospect Christ Tshiunza Craves The Same Success As Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas

6/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

WRU Board Member Liza Burgess To Step Down After Accepting Full-Time Coaching Position

6/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Dai All

Dragons Lead Chase To Sign New Wales Hooker Bradley Roberts

6/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

Cardiff City's Steve Morison Insists Everything Else Was Rosey . . . Apart From Red Card

5/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Foot

Georgia Evans Steps Up For Big Battle Against Her Wales Rivals For Six Nations Spot

3/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

Truckers Lodge In Chepstow Rehearsal Ahead Of Welsh Grand National

3/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Horse, Sports

Home Or Away Wins? Who Cares, Says Cardiff City Boss Steve Morison

3/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Foot

Ospreys Offer Players To Scarlets But Want Euro Bosses To Clarify They Won’t Be Cup-tied

3/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

British Champion Holly Jones Is Team Building Her Way To Birmingham . . . And More Success For Wales

2/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Gym, Dai Xtra, Features, Sports

Swansea City Boss Russell Martin Reveals The Secret Behind Jamie Paterson's Form. . . As The Swans Look To Get Back To Winning Ways Against Middlesbrough

2/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Foot

Scarlets Call For European Rule Change To Avoid Instant 28-0 Defeat

2/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

Joe Brier Included In List Of 49 To Receive Funding From Welsh Athletics

2/12/2021Lucy ReesNo commentsDai Ath

S4C To Show Dragons, Cardiff And Scarlets In Europe This Season

1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

Welsh Boxing Star Sean McGoldrick Delivers Some Knockout Advice Ahead Of The Commonwealth Games

1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Box, Dai Games, Dai Xtra

Gemma Grainger Left Proud Of Wales, But Target Now Switches To Chasing World Cup Play-Off Spot

1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Foot

Four Welsh Included In GB Team For European Cross Country Championships Next Month

1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Ath

European Rugby Bosses Under Pressure To Change Rules After South Africa Chaos For Cardiff And Scarlets

1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Rug

Wales Para Surfing Team Head to ISA Para Surfing World Championships In California On A Crest Of A Wave

1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Games, Dai Surf

Dai Games

Welsh Boxing Star Sean McGoldrick Delivers Some Knockout Advice Ahead Of The Commonwealth Games

Welsh boxing star Sean McGoldrick is a two-time medal winner at the Commonwealth Games and as the countdown starts to... Read More
1/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Box, Dai Games, Dai Xtra

Wales Para Surfing Team Head to ISA Para Surfing World Championships In California On A Crest Of A Wave

1/12/2021No commentsDai Games, Dai Surf

Welsh Taekwondo Star Beth Munro Aiming To Add World Championship Gold To Her Paralympic Silver

17/11/2021No commentsDai Games, Dai Para

Olympic Medlalist Vicky Thornley Retires From Rowing After Successful Career

5/11/2021No commentsDai Games, Dai Row

Matt Richards And Dan Jervis Start Countdown To Massive Year For GB And Wales

4/11/2021No commentsDai Games, Dai Swim

Dai Rug

Cardiff Met RFC: An Alternative Route To Stardom. . . As Proved By Aaron Wainwright and Alex Dombrandt

7/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Scarlets Told: "Player Welfare Is Paramount, Blah, Blah, Blah . . . Now Play Or Lose"

7/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Whitchurch High Is At It Again. . . As Welsh Rugby Prospect Christ Tshiunza Craves The Same Success As Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas

6/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

WRU Board Member Liza Burgess To Step Down After Accepting Full-Time Coaching Position

6/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Dragons Lead Chase To Sign New Wales Hooker Bradley Roberts

6/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Georgia Evans Steps Up For Big Battle Against Her Wales Rivals For Six Nations Spot

3/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Ospreys Offer Players To Scarlets But Want Euro Bosses To Clarify They Won’t Be Cup-tied

3/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Scarlets Call For European Rule Change To Avoid Instant 28-0 Defeat

2/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

S4C To Show Dragons, Cardiff And Scarlets In Europe This Season

The Dragons’ campaign in Europe this season will be shown live on S4C. The Welsh broadcaster has struck a deal... Read More
1/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

European Rugby Bosses Under Pressure To Change Rules After South Africa Chaos For Cardiff And Scarlets

European rugby bosses are coming under increasing pressure to shift from their hardline stance over fulfilling scheduled fixtures in this... Read More
1/12/2021No commentsDai Rug

Dean Ryan Urges His Dragon Players To "Challenge Themselves". . . As They Aim To Get Back To Winning Ways Against Glasgow

By James Skeldon Dean Ryan has urged his Dragons players to “challenge themselves” ahead of their trip to Glasgow on Saturday. The... Read More
30/11/2021No commentsDai Rug

Dai Foot

Swansea City Plan Shake-Up After Joel Piroe Dealmaker Moves On

7/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Swansea City's Jamie Paterson Insists: I'm No Diver

6/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Cardiff City's Steve Morison Insists Everything Else Was Rosey . . . Apart From Red Card

5/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Home Or Away Wins? Who Cares, Says Cardiff City Boss Steve Morison

3/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Swansea City Boss Russell Martin Reveals The Secret Behind Jamie Paterson's Form. . . As The Swans Look To Get Back To Winning Ways Against Middlesbrough

2/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Gemma Grainger Left Proud Of Wales, But Target Now Switches To Chasing World Cup Play-Off Spot

1/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Cardiff City Record Appearance Holder Phil Dwyer Dies At The Age Of 68

1/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

Does Suspension Finally Spell The End For Bangor City?

1/12/2021No commentsDai Foot

The "Beautiful Hostility" Of The Red Wall . . . And Why It's Become The Best Atmosphere In Welsh Sport

“A beautiful, hostile atmosphere,” is how Roberto Martinez described the cauldron of passion at the Cardiff City Stadium as his... Read More
30/11/2021No commentsDai Foot, Features

Sophie Ingle Backs Wales To Derail The French Express Which Is Speeding At Seven Goals Per Game

Sophie Ingle has admitted Wales are unlikely to top their World Cup group – but the captain still insists they... Read More
30/11/2021No commentsDai Foot

Rubin Colwill Insists Cardiff City Recovery Proves There Are No Sulkers Under Steve Morison

Ruben Colwill has praised the impact of manager Steve Morison, claiming his methods are behind Cardiff City’s upturn in form... Read More
29/11/2021No commentsDai Foot

Rob Page Is Driven By Dream Of World Cup History For Wales . . . And A Fitting Tribute To Gary Speed

Rob Page has paid tribute to Gary Speed on the 10th anniversary of his former teammate’s death – crediting him... Read More
27/11/2021No commentsDai Foot

Dai Puck

Devils Find A Way Past Belfast Giants To Maintain Win-Streak

28/11/2021No commentsDai Puck

Skalde Seeking Scottish Success After Devils Return To Form

18/11/2021No commentsDai Puck

Skalde Calls For Consistency From Misfiring Devils

12/11/2021No commentsDai Puck

McNally Returns As Cardiff Devils Look To Maintain Consistency

5/11/2021No commentsDai Puck

The Cardiff Devils Must Figure Things Out To Challenge This Season... But Time Is On Their Side

2/11/2021No commentsDai Puck

Devils Visit Guildford Flames Looking To Build Momentum

27/10/2021No commentsDai Puck

Scholar Waller Making A Push For Team GB Inclusion

26/10/2021No commentsDai Puck

Cardiff Devils Winger Josh Waller Ready For Big Weekend

16/10/2021No commentsDai Puck

The Boys Are Back In Town! Cardiff Devils Face Guildford Flames In Home Opener

The Cardiff Devils will get their 2021/22 Elite League season underway tonight against the Guildford Flames in their home opener... Read More
25/9/2021No commentsDai Puck

Devils Ice Hockey Hiatus Comes To An End As Ice Arena Wales Opens Its Doors Once Again

A lot can happen in 539 days, just ask the Cardiff Devils. Tonight they will mark their return to Ice Arena... Read More
26/8/2021No commentsDai Puck

Jarrod Skalde Outlines Plan To Split Goaltending Duties As Cardiff Devils Acquire Taran Kozun

Under new coach Jarrod Skalde, the Cardiff Devils will take a new approach towards their goaltending for the forthcoming season. The... Read More
28/7/2021No commentsDai Puck

Register Signs In As The Cardiff Devils' Latest Big Signing

The Cardiff Devils have announced the signing of talented Canadian offensive defenceman Matt Register, who joins following a successful spell... Read More
25/6/2021No commentsDai Puck

Dai Net

Wales Netball Announce Mixed Experienced Squad As They Prepare For Fixture Against South Africa In Lisburn

By Lucy Rees Wales coach Sarah Hale is keen to see how her team shape up against one of the world's... Read More
15/10/2021EditorNo commentsDai Net

Celtic Dragons Sign South African Sharp Shooter Lefebre Rademan For New Campaign

12/10/2021No commentsDai Net

New Head Coach Danielle Titmuss Keen To Be Beating Pulse Of Celtic Dragons

12/7/2021No commentsDai Net

Commonwealth Games Countdown Starts Now As Wales Netball Name 23-Strong Squad For 2021

10/6/2021No commentsDai Games, Dai Net

Features

British Champion Holly Jones Is Team Building Her Way To Birmingham . . . And More Success For Wales

Last weekend, Holly Jones retained her British title in Guildford. But the Swansea gymnast intends her success in the vault... Read More
2/12/2021EditorNo commentsDai Gym, Dai Xtra, Features, Sports

The "Beautiful Hostility" Of The Red Wall . . . And Why It's Become The Best Atmosphere In Welsh Sport

30/11/2021No commentsDai Foot, Features

Jason Pritchard And Osian Pryce Survive Storm Arwen . . . Only For The Unforgiving Welsh Forests To Deny Them RAC Rally Victory

29/11/2021No commentsDai Rally, Features

Welsh Boxer Gavin Gwynne Is All Tooled Up To Build A Title Defence In Front Of The Cameras

26/11/2021No commentsDai Box, Dai Xtra, Features

Ospreys Bid To Get Back On A Roll . . . As Reuben Morgan-Williams Looks To Make Another Impact

26/11/2021No commentsDai Rug, Dai Xtra, Features

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