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Wales Stars Of Tomorrow Can Give Bright Finish To A Gloomy Season
At a time when the judgements on Welsh rugby tend mostly to be harsh ones, it would be easy to dismiss this weekend’s Judgement Day as almost an irrelevance when it comes to the business end of the United Rugby Championship. After all, the Ospreys need a series of unlikely and complicated results on the final weekend in order to sneak into the play-offs.
Rob Page Leaves Out Aaron Ramsey . . . But Keeps Door Open For Quick Return
Rob Page is confident Aaron Ramsey will play for Wales again after leaving his veteran captain out of the squad for two summer friendlies. Ramsey has been plagued by injury since returning to hometown club Cardiff last summer.
Rhys Ruddock Plans Coaching Journey . . . . Following In Footsteps Of His Father, Mike
Rhys Ruddock has paid tribute to his family, including father Mike, after announcing this season would be his last. Ruddock will end a hugely successful 15-year stretch this month when he plays his final match for Leinster – bringing down the curtain on one of the most decorated careers of any player raised in Wales.
Former Wales Star Andy King Backs Maresca Magic To Pep Up Chelsea
Wales’ Leicester City title winner Andy King believes Chelsea have been attracted to making Enzo Maresca their new head coach because of the Pep Guardiola factor. Chelsea are reportedly in advanced talks to appoint Leicester boss Maresca, the 44-year-old Italian who until last summer was Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City.
Three Wise Men Looking For A Star On Judgement Day
There will be three very interested spectators at Cardiff City Stadium at Judgement Day on Saturday all hoping for different things out of the regional double-header. The traditional derbyfest ends the season for the four Welsh teams in the United Rugby Championship – unless the Ospreys can squeeze into the play-offs.
One In Five Footballers Are Using Snus
Around one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both. Snus is a tobacco product in a sachet, similar to a small tea bag, which is placed under the lip and releases nicotine into the bloodstream.
Jeremiah Azu Looking To Conquer Rome After Making History Books
Jeremiah Azu will be gunning for glory at the European Champions in Rome in June.
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.
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Wales Braced For Bad News As Dewi Lake's World Cup Dream Lies In The Balance
Wales are bracing themselves for bad news over hooker Dewi Lake after his knee injury suffered in the 19-17 defeat to England at Twickenham. The Ospreys star – who captained his country for the first time – will be assessed over the next few days with his chances of making... Read More
Wrexham Under Fire For "Shameful" Decision Over Paul Mullin's Anti-Tory Boots
Wrexham have been heavily criticised on social media for their decision to ban the boots of striker Paul Mullin.
Mullin will not wear his controversial new boots which featured an X-rated message for the Conservatives.
The 11-goal forward had posted an image on Instagram of the boots, with ‘f*** the Tories’ printed... Read More
Wales Pin Hopes On Six Nations Green Light . . . Amid Fears Of £20m Meltdown
The Welsh Rugby Union remain committed to playing their Six Nations matches in Cardiff and are hoping there is a “domino effect” of relaxed restrictions. Although the WRU have looked at contingency plans to move their matches into England – rather than play them behind closed doors – their priority... Read More
Nigel Edwards Still Hopeful Some Fans May Be Allowed To Watch Olympic Golf, Despite Tokyo Ban
The Welshman heading the Team GB golf challenge at the Olympic Games is still hopeful the ban on fans in Tokyo might be eased to allow some spectators to watch the men’s and women’s events at the Kasumigaseki Country Club. Nigel Edwards - England Golf performance director - heads to... Read More
Alan Tate Loses A Grand And Swansea City Lose Their Coach After ThroatGate
Swansea City coach Alan Tate will sit out most of October in the stands – and be almost £1,000 lighter in the pocket – after being found guilty of violent conduct by the Football Association. One of head coach Steve Cooper’s right-hand men, Tate will be missing from the technical... Read More
Smokers Told To Stub It Out At Welsh Junior Football
Smoking on the touchlines at junior football matches is to be banned in Wales. The move – brought in by the Football Association of Wales (FAW) – is backed by Welsh Government and will make Wales the first country in the UK to banish smokers from the touchline. The FAW... Read More
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