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Gareth Davies . . . The Striking Bright Light In A Dark Season For The Scarlets
The “phenomenal” Gareth Davies has been likened to a top striker in football having just reached a major career landmark. Wales scrum-half Davies took his tally of league tries up to 50 with a double in the Scarlets’ victory over Zebre Parma in the last round of BKT URC matches.
Llantwit Fardre Turn On The Power To Take Cup Glory
At the end of what has been an up and down season, Llantwit Fardre saved their best for last to secure Worthington’s Mid District Division Two Cup glory. A first half five-try blitz set Fardre up for a 47-27 victory over their Two East Central counterparts Cilfynydd at Sardis Road.
Cambrian Welfare Clinch Double After Beating Nelson
Cambrian Welfare rounded off a triumphant campaign as they came from behind to beat Nelson, 43-27 at Sardis Road and secure the Worthington’s Mid District Division One Cup. It bagged a second piece of silverware of the season for the Welfare, who had already been crowned champions of Division One East Central to earn promotion to next season’s new look Championship.
Sam Northeast Claims Tame Draw Was Inevitable For Glamorgan
Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast admitted he had settled for a draw long before the match against Leicestershire left both teams frustrated. The Welsh county have been left back in sixth place in Division Two of the Vitality County Championship with only one win from seven games.
Eight Players Set For Wales PDRL Debuts
Wales Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) head coach Rob Davies has named his squad for both the exhibition game against Team Colostomy UK and the full international against a PDRL All Stars side this June.
Wales Wheelchair Head Coach Alan Caron Looking To Next Generation To Continue Celtic Cup Domination
Wales Wheelchair head coach Alan Caron has named a nine-player squad to travel to the University of Galway to take on Scotland and Ireland in the Celtic Cup on Saturday 8 June.
Ollie Wynne-Griffith Vows To Stay Clear Of Chasing Pack Ahead Of Olympics
Ollie Wynne-Griffith insists he and teammate Tom George will strive for more improvement after they underlined their favourites’ tag for the Olympic Games by winning the men’s pair final at the World Rowing Cup. Welsh star Wynne-Griffith led the way as they won the first of seven medals for Great Britain on the final day of the regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Jeremiah Azu Looking To Make More History After Breaking 10-Second Barrier
Jeremiah Azu gave notice of a timely spike in form in Olympic year when he became the first Welsh athlete to run a 100m in less than 10 seconds at the weekend. The Cardiff flier broke the 10 second-barrier for the first time in wind legal conditions at the True Athletes Classic in Leverkusen, Germany.
Osian Colour Scene . . . Roberts Eyes Busy Summer Ahead After Masterminding Como Triumph
Welsh coaching guru Osian Roberts will spend this summer watching the seeds he has planted across Europe come into full bloom. The man who shaped the coaching careers of Cesc Fabregas, Mikel Arteta, Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry has proven he is no mere blackboard technician by guiding Italian club Como into Serie A.
Former Swansea City head coach Russell Martin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged he was not a “sexy appointment” after guiding Southampton to the Premier League with a precious 1-0 win over Leeds at Wembley. Adam Armstrong struck midway through the first half to haunt Leeds again with his 24th goal of the campaign and it proved enough to send Saints back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
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Welsh Trio Of Heather Warner, Bethan Davies And Gracie Griffiths Line-Up Incredible GB Clean Sweep
The prospect of a Welsh race-walking one-two-three at next month’s British Athletics Championships took a significant step forward on Saturday. Welsh Commonwealth Games athletes Heather Warner (formerly Lewis) and Bethan Davies have dominated British women’s race walking in recent years. Youngster Gracie Griffiths reinforced her growing reputation as the young... Read More
Jonathan Hopkins Is Over Commonwealth Games Barrier . . . With Other Welsh Athletes On The Way
With the countdown clock to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony now below 100 days, Welsh athletes have been competing across the globe in preparation. Some, who have already achieved the nomination standards, are fine-tuning their form and fitness ahead of the games in Birmingham this summer. Others are still chasing... Read More
Welsh Throwers Put It All Out There . . . As It Chucks It Down In Manchester
The lashing Lancashire rain held no fears for many of the Welsh athletes competing at the Manchester International on Wednesday night. The Welsh throwers appeared to be particularly at home in the wet, bringing home a clutch of medals in difficult conditions which saw the action suspended for a short... Read More
Wales Athletes Bid To Impress In Manchester
Welsh athletes will be out in force at the Manchester International athletics meeting on Wednesday night. As well as a Wales national team, there will be a strong contingent of Welsh athletes in the Great Britain Juniors team, League Select and two All Star Select teams, who will compete against... Read More
Osian Jones Hammers Welsh Record Books Twice In 24 Hours
Less than 24 hours after extending his own Welsh hammer record for the second time this season, Osian Jones went and did it again with a massive throw on Sunday. The Liverpool Harrier, who broke his own record at the Welsh Athletics International in Cardiff last month, had improved it... Read More
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