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Pasta Master Chris Watkins Gives Swansea City’s Liam Cullen The Taste For Success
Liam Cullen aims to feast against Finland this week after devouring Cardiff City thanks to Swansea’s head chef. The Swans striker revealed he was inspired by Chris Watkins, who cooked up an inspiring pre-match team talk, not long after serving his regular eve-of-game pasta.
Danny Ward’s Leicester City Nightmare Is Not His Fault, Says Wales Boss Rob Page
Wales manager Rob Page has defended Danny Ward and blamed “politics” for the out-of-favour Leicester City goalkeeper not moving in the January transfer window. Ward, Wales’ number one, has not played for Leicester in over 12 months and finds himself third-choice goalkeeper at the Championship promotion-chasers.
Emma Finucane On the Golden Trail Again As Paris Olympics Beckons
Emma Finucane has spoken of her excitement at being right on track for the Paris Olympics after securing more cycling gold. The Welsh track star clinched victory in the women's keirin, securing her third gold medal at the Track Nations Cup in Hong Kong.
Keep The Faith, Says George North As Wales Wing Exits On Crutches
George North has urged Wales fans to keep the faith and believes victories are on the horizon – even though next up are South Africa and Australia. The retiring Wales wing delivered a message of hope for Welsh rugby as he departed the international game on crutches after Wales’ wooden spoon nightmare became reality.
Ethan Ampadu Is Wales' Captain In Waiting, Says Boss Rob Page
Ethan Ampadu can steer Wales towards the Euro 2024 finals on Thursday night – by underlining why he is their next Celtic warrior leader after Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey. Ampadu will win his 50th cap at the age of just 23 when Wales host Finland in their crunch play-off semi-final in Cardiff. It’s a landmark achievement which Wales manager Rob Page insists proves Ampadu is likely to be his country’s next long-term captain in succession to Bale and Ramsey.
Normal service was resumed in the South Wales derby as Liam Cullen and Jamal Lowe scored the goals that barely reflected the total dominance of Swansea City over rivals Cardiff in a 2-0 home win. Despite arriving on the back of a four-match winning streak - a run that had prompted optimism around a late promotion surge - Cardiff were second best in every aspect. "We won in a really positive way and I can't argue with the way we went about it today," said Swans head coach Luke Williams.
Warren Gatland insisted he can see light at the end of the tunnel – even though things looked so dark for him minutes before that he offered to quit. The Wales coach said he volunteered to fall on his sword after Wales hit rock bottom by picking up their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years, following the 24-21 defeat at home to Italy. Wales are now officially down among the dead men of world rugby after slumping to a second successive home defeat to Italians to end their Six Nations campaign without a win.
Wales Gear Up To Avoid “Embarrassing” Six Nations Wooden Spoon
Aaron Wainwright insists nothing but victory will be acceptable for Wales in Saturday’s wooden spoon decider against Italy. Wales must win in Cardiff to have any chance of not finishing bottom of the Guinness Six Nations table for a first time since 2003.
Luke Williams Admits To Keeping Swansea City Players On Message For Cardiff Clash
Luke Williams admits his wounded Swansea City squad are only too aware of the significance of Saturday's derby clash with Cardiff City. The Swans sit 15th in the Championship following a drab 1-0 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Sunday - a result that leaves the Swans just five points above the relegation zone.
Something Stirs For Josh Adams . . . But It’s Not Made Of Silver Or Gold
Josh Adams is used to silverware not stirring utensils, but times have changed from his carefree entry into Test rugby six years ago. The Wales wing won a Grand Slam in 2019, another Six Nations title in 2021, was a Lions tourist that same year, and finished the top tryscorer at the 2019 World Cup.
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Wales Have Something Unique In Christ Tshiunza . . . His Coaches All Agree On That
Wayne Pivac believes Wales have a unique talent in Christ Tshiunza – whether or not he is unleashed on opponents this autumn. Tshiunza was the shock selection in Pivac’s squad for the autumn Tests, although the head coach suggested the 19-year-old may, for the moment, be coming along just for... Read More
Wayne Pivac To Dodge 60-Cap Rule And Bring Thomas Young Into Wales Squad Along With Rhys Priestland
Wayne Pivac has been given the green light to drive straight through Wales 60-cap regulation and bring in Wasps’ Thomas Young for the autumn series. The Wales coach is set to include the Wasps back row star in his squad that will be announced on Wednesday afternoon for matches against... Read More
Hot Tickets For Wales Means Cold Comfort For The Welsh Regions
The hottest ticket in town will soon be Wales v England in the Six Nations. But what about the regions? How warm are those seats? Not heated by enough bums on them, according to Peter Jackson of The Rugby Paper, who has compared the numbers watching Wales’ favourite rugby team... Read More
Europe Is Still The Sobering Judgement For Welsh Rugby . . . Even After An Autumn Worth Toasting
Welsh interest in the Heineken Champions Cup – in terms of the knockout stages, at least – is already over. It contrasts sharply with the success of Wales in the autumn, so as we head towards the Six Nations, Geraint Powell tries to unravel the contradiction. It is always difficult... Read More
Wales' Autumn Was Something New . . . Even The Props Are Scoring
There have been many measures of Wales’ progress this autumn, but a try-scoring prop is one of the more eye-catching. Warren Gatland’s team may have gone through a first four-from-four autumn Tests clean sweep and have now achieved nine successive victories, but there was also a human and visual form... Read More
The Springboks Regard Wales As "Assassins" . . . But The Feeling Should Be Mutual
The climax to the Under Armour autumn series is fast approaching with the Springboks rumbling into town on Saturday. Robin Davey believes Wales coach Warren Gatland must balance competing demands in selection against a South Africa side who are on the way back. Resurgent Wales go into Saturday's crucial Test... Read More
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