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Cardiff Dragons’ Jacqui Newton Reaches For The Stars, The Play-Offs, And Glamorgan Cricket
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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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Wrexham Earn Place In FA Trophy Second Round Draw
Wrexham eased into the FA Trophy second round thanks to three first half goals in their 3-0 home win against Boston United.
Manager Graham Barrow made five changes from the FA Cup second-round replay defeat at Newport and said afterwards: “All I said to the players was we’ve been boasting a... Read More
Wrexham Turn From Cup Defeat To Trophy Home Test
Wrexham turn from the FA Cup to an FA Trophy challenge against Boston United at the Racecourse this afternoon.
The Dragons are keen to wipe away memories of their 4-0 cup defeat against Newport County in midweek by earning a convincing win against Vanarama National League North club Boston.
Former Trophy winners... Read More
Captain Shaun To Face Former Club Boston In Trophy
Shaun Pearson believes success remains within Wrexham’s reach despite their crushing 4-0 defeat against Newport County in the Emirates FA Cup.
Dragons captain Pearson even believes the boys from North Wales could yet finish the season with two trophies.
Promotion to the Football League has to be their priority - Wrexham are... Read More
Mike Flynn's Exiles Overcome Dragons To Earn FA Cup Tie Against Former Premier League Champs Leicester
Newport County stormed into the Emirates FA Cup third round tie thanks to a 4-0 home victory against Wrexham at Rodney Parade.
The Exiles now entertain former Premier League champions Leicester City on Sunday, January 6 (4.30pm).
The dismissal of Wrexham’s Luke Young after 12 minutes left the Dragons with a massive... Read More
'The Worst We've Played' Says Dragons' Manager Sam
Sam Ricketts was fed up after Wrexham’s goalless Vanarama National League draw at Barrow.
“That’s the worst we've played,” said the Dragons manager. “I’m really disappointed.
“We never got going, never imposed ourselves, didn't do the basics of how we play particularly well. A frustrating night, but we kept another clean sheet.
“There's... Read More
Giggs And United Class Of '92 Celebrate In Style
Wales manager Ryan Giggs watched his Salford City team win a second successive title - and earned their third promotion in four seasons.
Salford, owned by Manchester United’s Class of ’92 stars Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Gary and Phil Neville, will play Vanarama National League football in 2018-19.
They look certain... Read More
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