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Cardiff Dragons’ Jacqui Newton Reaches For The Stars, The Play-Offs, And Glamorgan Cricket

Jacqui Newton Cardiff Dragons
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

Che Hope
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 Luton Town
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 cycling
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 celebrate
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 snooker
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

Harry Wilson rugby Warratahs
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

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
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 cycling
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.

British and Irish Lions

Gloucester Shrug Shoulders Over Loss of Louis Rees-Zammit

Gloucester coach George Skivington believes that star wing Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to American football is not a “reflection on rugby”. Rees-Zammit has rocked the rugby world by quitting a sport which brought him 32 Wales caps and a starring role for the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 tour... Read More

Succession: Warren Gatland Finally Lets Go And Andy Farrell Will Steer The Lions

Andy Farrell is expected to be named British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia on Thursday - in succession to Warren Gatland. A month after agreeing a contract to remain in charge of Ireland until the end of the 2027 World Cup, Farrell is set... Read More

Warren Gatland To Stay On And Says He’s Excited For Fifth World Cup With Wales

Warren Gatland is to remain... Read More

Warren Gatland Is On The Brink Of Making The Last Eight . . . But Eddie Jones Is Just On The Brink

Warren Gatland reckons he’s a happy man and to be fair, it doesn’t take much. Shoes that don’t pinch, a tie he’s able to loosen away from the cameras, maybe a beer or two. But what really makes him smile is winning and although there is still plenty of risk... Read More

Dai Watkins Tributes Paid After Dual Code Legend Dies Aged 81

David Watkins has been the subject of glowing tributes throughout Welsh rugby after the death of one of rugby’s cross-code greats at the age of 81. Blaina-born Watkins, known affectionately as “Dai”, played rugby union for Newport and was part of the team which famously beat the touring All... Read More

Wiser And Faster . . . Louis Rees-Zammit Is Ready To Light Up World Cup With Wales

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit believes he is “definitely quicker than last season” as he prepares to blast out of the starting blocks at his first World Cup. The 22-year-old has carved out a reputation as one of world rugby’s finest finishers, combining blistering pace with a box-office ability to score... Read More
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