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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Welsh Prospect James Ashfield Following In Footsteps Of Golfing Giants

Welsh golfer James Ashfield has won the European Nations Cup in Sotogrande, following in the footsteps of players such as Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia.

You’re The Future . . . Cian Ashford Tipped For Big Things By Cardiff City Clubmate

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Cardiff City’s match-winning teenager Cian Ashford has been described as “the future of the club” by teammate Famara Diedhiou. The high praise came after Ashford scored a brilliant winner for the Bluebirds at the weekend as they beat Southampton, 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Ioan Cunningham Insists He Can Stop The Rot After Defeat No.7 For Wales

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Ioan Cunningham has claimed Wales can avoid a Six Nations wooden spoon by beating Italy - even though his team have done little this season to spread that faith. The Wales coach insists his team can turn things around in their final match of the Women’s Guinness Six Nations, despite another huge defeat in the fourth round of matches, Wales’ seventh in succession.

Elfyn Evans' Joy Turns To Agony In Croatia

Elfyn Evans suffered a roller-coaster of emotions as he had to settle for second place after a dramatic Sunday on Rally Croatia.

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Lily Woodham And Cerys Hale Are Loud And Proud In LGBT+ History Month . . . But Want The Volume Turned Up

Wales internationals Lily Woodham and Cerys Hale both insist they have had positive experiences in their sports since coming out – but say more still needs to be done. Reading footballer Woodham and Gloucester-Hartpury rugby player Hale are both full-time, professional athletes who pull on a red shirt for their... Read More

What Have Dan Biggar, Gerwyn Price And Eric Cantona Got In Common? Abusive Fans Who Should Know Better

You know what it’s like. Your team starts poorly, falls behind on the scoreboard, and the fan behind you lets fly with a volley of angry abuse. Fair game for those in the firing line? Not according to Stuart Taylor. Performers have had their own unique way of dealing with... Read More

Gerwyn Price Insists Abusive Darts Fans Would Be A Bit More Sheepish If They Had To Come To Wales

Gerwyn Price wants next year’s PDC Darts World Championships to be held in Wales. The deposed world champion – who lost his crown in a thrilling but painful quarter-final defeat to Michael Smith – insists moving the tournament around Europe is the solution to the abuse he and others have... Read More

Willis Halaholo Target For Pontypridd Attack Over "Strange Name"

Wales centre Willis Halaholo has found himself at the centre of yet another racism storm. Halaholo, who helped Wayne Pivac’s side win the 2021 Six Nations, qualified for Wales on residency after three years with Cardiff Blues. When he was first selected by his adopted country in November 2019, the... Read More

The Swansea City War Cry That Enlisted Just Two Volunteers . . . An Apathy That Shames Football

Drowned out, possibly, by all the noise over the European Super League was an announcement by Instagram this week that they had adopted new measures to combat online abuse. It was hardly a declaration of war, but it was something. Too little, though, to make a big difference – much... Read More

Rabbi Matondo And Ben Cabango Racist Abusers Have Accounts Closed, Claim Facebook

The racist abuse directed at Wales pair Rabbi Matondo and Ben Cabango has resulted in Instgram accounts being closed down, Facebook have claimed. Wales winger Matondo criticised Instagram after he and his teammate were racially abused online following the friendly win against Mexico. The Stoke loanee Matondo and the Swansea... Read More
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