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Drovers Skipper Jack Jones Backs Llandovery To Rumble On To Premiership Triumph

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Llandovery skipper Jack Jones claims the Drovers have their sights firmly set on retaining their Indigo Premiership title as they head into Saturday’s play-off semi-final showdown against Cardiff at Church Bank (5.15pm kick off). Coach Euros Evans’ men made history by finishing top of the Premiership standings for the first time after running in nine tries to cruise to a 62-13 home win over Bridgend in their final regular league match.

Jak Jones Digs In And Rattles Judd Trump In Crucible Quarter-Final

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Jak Jones looks determined to keep flying the flag for Wales deep into the second week at the World Snooker Championship. The Welsh star ensured it was a tense session for Judd Trump in their quarter-final at The Crucible in Sheffield after they finished level at 8-8 overnight.

At 366yards, Has Matt Underwood Managed The Longest Hole-In-One In Wales?

A Welsh golfer is trying to find out if he has achieved the longest hole-in-one in Wales, after sinking his tee shot on a 366 yard par 4.

Dai Flanagan Backs Solomone Funaki To Be A Big Hit At Dragons

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Tonga back row forward Solomone Funaki has been backed by Dragons coach Dai Flanagan to make a big impact at Rodney Parade next season. The 30-year-old – who can operate across the back row – will make the move to Newport this summer from Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.

Geraint Thomas Vows To 'Take On' The Giro D'Italia As He Looks To Finally Be Pretty In Pink

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Geraint Thomas has vowed to 'take on' the Giro d'Italia when the opening Grand Tour of the season starts in Milan on Saturday.

Last Ditch Win Should Not Disguise Major Tactical And Skills Issues For Wales

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It's been a difficult Women’s Six Nations for Wales captain Hannah Jones and her squad with four losses, one victory and a wooden spoon. But they did salvage pride against the backdrop of their biggest ever home crowd at the Principality Stadium. Over 10,00- supporters spurred the team on to victory in the final five minutes against a very competent Italian team.

Harry Watkins Bounces Back From Adversity To Land Welsh Open Title

Royal Porthcawl’s Harry Watkins has bounced back from years of injury to win the Welsh Men’s Open Stroke Play Championship,

Dan Osbourne-Nash Successfully Defends His ABP Newport Marathon Title

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Dan Osbourne-Nash returned to successfully defend his title at the ABP Newport Marathon. Katherine Wood clinched women’s marathon glory after Newport native Liz Dimond made a dream return from injury to claim a hometown half marathon victory, with Ronnie Richmond setting the standard in the men’s half marathon.

Neil Gibson Salutes Nomads’ Spirit After They End Treble Dream Of The New Saints

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Neil Gibson was full of praise for his Connah’s Quay Nomads teams after they ended The New Saints’ dream of the treble by winning the Welsh Cup Final, 2-1. That vision - which included going unbeaten in domestic matches in Wales - went up in smoke as Josh Williams produced a wonder goal to earn the Nomads their second JD Welsh Cup triumph.

One Match To Go And Cardiff City’s Erol Bulut Is Still Waiting

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Erol Bulut is still waiting for Cardiff City to tell him whether he will remain in charge at the end of the season. The Bluebirds manager admitted he is in the dark over his future, even though the club have just one match remaining of their current Championship campaign.

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Cardiff Silent On Dai Young . . . As Scarlets Confirm Leigh Halfpenny Is One Of 15 Leaving

Cardiff have offered no explanation to their supporters over what has happened to their director of rugby, Dai Young. The Arms Park region have confirmed that Young will not attend Saturday’s “Judgement Day” fixture against Ospreys at the Principality Stadium but declined to comment on reports the 55-year-old has been... Read More

Scarlets Seek To Sharpen Up With World Cup Blade

Blade Thomson will make his first Scarlets appearance of the season as Brad Mooar’s side face Benetton in Llanelli on Saturday night. Thomson was one of Scotland’s better players at the World Cup and he will start at No 8 with Ed Kennedy and Josh Macleod either side of him... Read More

Blade Sharpened For Tiger Hunt But Scarlets Are Without A Dozen Players

Blade Thomson will be part of a Scarlets line-up aiming to make history when they face Leicester in the Heineken Champions Cup on Friday. The new Scotland squad member – called up for autumn duty by coach Gregor Townsend this week – has been named in the Scarlets side bidding... Read More

Scarlets Hit By Injury Woes On Eve Of PRO14 Campaign

The Scarlets look as though they are going to have to limp back into action in the Guinness PRO14 at Ulster on Saturday. Head coach Wayne Pivac has got 14 players, seven of them internationals, on the injury list and is set to head to Belfast without Wales and British... Read More

Blade Thomson Will Sharpen Scarlets Pack, Says Wayne Pivac

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac insists Blade Thomson will sharpen up his pack next season, despite the forward’s history of injury problems. The Guinness Pro 14 champions have signed the Hurricanes back row forward on a two-year deal to cover the forthcoming losses of John Barclay and Tadgh Beirne. Thomson was... Read More