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Old Wales Mates Craig Bellamy and Rob Edwards Go Toe-To-Toe
Two coaches - both former Wales internationals - will walk the Premier League relegation tightrope this weekend, desperate to avoid the drop. Craig Bellamy and Rob Edwards were once Wales teammates, but they are now both fighting for survival on the penultimate weekend of the season.
Rugby Codebreakers Statue Wins Sporting Heritage Award
A statue honouring Cardiff’s legendary ‘Rugby Codebreakers’ - has won the ‘Celebrating Black Sporting Heritage Award’ category at the Sporting Heritage Awards. Unveiled in Cardiff Bay in July last year, the statue of Billy Boston, Clive Sullivan and Gus Risman is the first in Wales ever to feature non-fictionalised, named black men.
High Value, All Occasion De Beer . . . Cardiff Get Their Money’s Worth
Cardiff have certainly had their money’s worth out of Tinus De Beer since he arrived from South Africa last summer. The fly-half has started all 19 games for the Arms Park outfit in the BKT United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup this season. Remarkably, he has been on the field for all but 82 minutes of the campaign.
Lauren Price Insists World Title Win Would Be Only The Start As She Bids To Follow Katie Taylor
Lauren Price wants to become Wales’ version of boxing great Katie Taylor. Price is bidding to be Wales’ first female boxing world champion in just her seventh professional fight on Saturday, with the undefeated fighter stepping up in class against American Jessica McCaskill for WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine welterweight world titles.
The Dragons Have Woken . . . But Won’t Get Scary Until Next Season
Something is stirring in the Dragons’ lair. For too long, the wheezing also-rans among the four Welsh regions – and none have run particularly well in recent years – the Dragons have suddenly found their voice, if not yet, their fire.
Geraint Thomas Stays Second As Giro Rolls On
Geraint Thomas remains in second place in the overall standings at the Giro d’Italia after another bruising stage for the riders. The Welsh star remains 46 seconds behind two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar after five stages of the race.
“The Best No.13 In The World” . . . Jonathan Davies Earns Glowing Farewell
Scarlets head coach Dwyane Peel has paid a fulsome tribute to Jonathan Davies, claiming the Wales centre became “the best No.13 in the world” during his time with the region. Davies, 36, has announced he will be leaving the Scarlets at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on a 16-year involvement with his home region over two spells.
Price Is Right For Saturday Night Coronation
Imagine if Gareth Bale - or Jess Fishlock, for that matter – had packed in football at the age of 20 as a full Wales international to take up another sport. Now, consider the reaction if they had not only become an Olympic champion, but also world champion by the time they were still in their 20s.
What A Sport! James's Gesture Costs Him Lytham Trophy
An outstanding piece of sportsmanship may have cost James Ashfield The Lytham Trophy, but still Welsh golfers showed they are in form to compete with the best in Europe.
Lloyd Scores Stellantis Cup Victory In Ireland
Ioan Lloyd scored a fantastic victory on the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup in Ireland (4-5 May). The 21-year old from Llandysul was contesting the Killarney Rally of the Lakes, which was round three of the new series for young drivers in identical Rally4 cars, and claimed his second win of the year with a superb drive against fierce opposition.
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Wales Legend Sioned Harries To Bow Out After Glittering Career
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The Unforgiven . . . People Who Worked At The WRU
The Welsh Rugby Union was an “unforgiving, even vindictive” environment to work in for some of its employees. Witnesses interviewed as part of Dame Anne Rafferty’s review of the union reported feelings of powerlessness and fear, with the WRU described in the review’s report as an organisation which was “unsure... Read More
WRU To Be Overseen By Outside Body After Disastrous Failings Uncovered
The Welsh Rugby Union have pledged to let someone else mark their homework as a result of disastrous failings in the governing body. Of the 36 recommendations made in a damning independent report – all of which the WRU says they will implement – the most significant is the agreement... Read More
Jamie Roberts Proud To Step Up And Join WRU Board
Jamie Roberts has spoken of his pride after being selected for a new role in Welsh rugby - one of three Independent Non-Executive Directors on the 12-strong WRU Board. Another playing legend, Terry Cobner, is set to take over from fellow Seventies star Gerald Davies as the WRU’s 51st... Read More
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