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Cardiff Dragons’ Jacqui Newton Reaches For The Stars, The Play-Offs, And Glamorgan Cricket

Jacqui Newton Cardiff Dragons
Cardiff Dragons goal defence Jacqui Newton insists the team can still make it to the Netball Super League play-offs for the first time in 11 years. Newton – one of three players either born or raised in Australia at the Welsh franchise – is convinced a victory away at fourth-placed Severn Stars on Sunday can revitalise their play-off bid.

Wales U20 Pair Bid To Lead Newport To Premiership Final

Che Hope
Last weekend both Che Hope and Joe Westwood were playing against Connacht for the Dragons in the BKT United Rugby Championship, but this Saturday they will be taking on a different challenge. The two Wales U20 caps will be leading the charge for Newport as they attempt to reach the final of the Indigo Premiership when they host Ebbw Vale at Newport Stadium. To some it may appear to be a step down, but that’s not how either of them see it.

Rob Edwards Vows To Keep Fighting For Premier League Survival With Luton

Rob Edwards Luton Town
Rob Edwards has promised his Luton Town side will “keep going” after a 1-1 draw with Everton at Kenilworth Road saw them miss the chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. The former Wales defender is battling to keep his club in the top flight and continue flying the flag for his country.

The Last Day Magnificent Seven as Welsh Players Chase Promotion To The Premier League

Seven Welsh players have the opportunity to head towards the Premier League on Saturday – although not all of them will make it. The Championship promotion odds are certainly stacked against the Leeds United quartet of Ethan Ampadu, Dan James, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts.

Luke Rowe Insists Now Is The Right Time To Retire

Luke Rowe cycling
Luke Rowe has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the 2024 season, a year earlier than originally planned. The 34-year-old signed a new two-year contract with the Ineos Grenadiers in October last year, but has not raced since suffering a concussion in a crash at the E3 Saxo Classic in March and said that had been a factor in his decision.

Page-Turner . . . Macs Provides Max Value To Llandovery Title Bid

Llandovery celebrate
Llandovery are the best rugby team in Wales outside of the regional structure and they can prove that status once more this weekend. With none of the four regions in action – having long ago departed the scene of European competition – it gives a welcome opportunity in Wales to shine a light on what else is going on.

Jak Jones Overcomes Shaky Start To Open Route To World Championship Final

Jak Jones snooker
Jak Jones secured a solid base from which to chase his debut appearance in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Kyren Wilson and David Gilbert also battled to stalemate at the Crucible.

Dragons Go South Again For Second Big Capture For Next Season

Harry Wilson rugby Warratahs
The Dragons have signed Australian centre Harry Wilson – the son of former Wallabies captain David Wilson – for next season. Just days after announcing the capture of Tongan back row Solomone Funaki, it’s another statement move by the region.

Wrexham Plan Big Stadium Upgrade To Match Towering Ambitions

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds plan to develop the club’s SToK Racecourse home into a stadium with up to 55,000 seats. The Red Dragons will be playing in League One next season after back-to-back promotions and attracting a worldwide fan-base following the success of the FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and the presence of their Hollywood A-listers.

Geraint Thomas Insists No “Stupid Mountain Time Trial” Suits Him Just Fine At Giro

Geraint Thomas cycling
Geraint Thomas insists he and his Ineos Grenadiers team are primed for a tilt at the Giro d'Italia title on a route that should suit him better than last year's edition. The runner-up in the 2023 Giro, Thomas was leading the race until the mountain time-trial on day 20 in which he was leap-frogged at the last by eventual winner Primoz Roglic.

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Ben Davies Wants More Craziness In Amsterdam . . . But This Time With Wales, Not Spurs

Ben Davies wants to make more mad memories in Amsterdam as he looks forward to Wales’ clash with Denmark in the last 16 round of Euro 2020. The Danes booked their spot as Wales next’ opponents on Saturday with an emotional 4-1 victory over Russia in front of their vibrant... Read More

Ben Davies Bids For More Last Gasp Glory . . . And A Chance To Make A Welsh Magnificent Seven

Ben Davies is hoping to become only the fifth Welshman to stride off a pitch as a European champion on Saturday night when the eyes of a continent focus on Madrid. The Wales defender may have to settle for a place on the substitutes’ bench when Tottenham face Liverpool in... Read More

Iron Mike Insists Swans Have The Steel To Survive

Mike van der Hoorn insists Swansea City’s fighting spirit will be enough to keep them in the Premier League. The Dutchman known at the Liberty Stadium as “Iron Mike” is renowned for his physicality and bruising tackles – an untypical trait among his countrymen more generally regarded for slide-rule passing... Read More

American Josh Called Into Wales Football Squad

Josh Francombe, an American footballer from Sandy Springs in Georgia, is in the Wales under-16 squad for a Uefa Development Tournament in Greece. Josh is the first American and Jewish American to play for Wales juniors and says: “It’s been a surreal experience for me. “I didn’t think I’d ever be able... Read More

Leon Britton Is Frank About De Boer . . . And Swans' Survival Chances

Leon Britton believes he can inch Swansea City closer towards Premier League survival on Saturday as the club consider going Dutch for the longer haul. Caretaker manager Britton insists the Swans can repeat their great escape of last season with the first step being a victory over Crystal Palace on... Read More

Young Bluebirds Take On Inter Milan, Ajax And Feyenoord

Cardiff City Academy players have tested themselves against some of Europe’s leading clubs. The young Bluebirds took on Inter Milan, Feyenoord and Ajax. Cardiff’s under-11s defeated all three, while the under-9 and under-10 teams also earned positive results. These close-season tests were designed to competitively test the club’s younger age groups against some... Read More
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