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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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Cardiff Dragons Will Bid For Place In New Netball Super League
Cardiff Dragons will have to bid for a place in the new revamped Netball Super league in two years’ time. The Dragons – who themselves have rebranded this year from their former identity of the Celtic Dragons – will have to go through a tender process along with all the... Read More
Nia Jones Aims For Place At Top Eight Table As Wales Start World Cup Against South Africa
Wales captain Nia Jones has thrown down the challenge of a top eight finish for her team at the Netball World Cup which starts on Friday in South Africa. The Welsh Feathers take on the hosts in their first match following the opening ceremony in Cape Town, where Jones’ side... Read More
Australian Jill McIntosh Becomes Celtic Dragons’ Fifth Coach In Five Years
The struggling Celtic Dragons have turned to Jill McIntosh, a former coach and captain of the Australian national netball team, to try and provide a lift. The Dragons, who are currently bottom of the Netball Super League, have appointed McIntosh as their new head coach in succession to the recently... Read More
Celtic Dragons Head Coach Danii Titmuss-Morris Insists Win Over Severn Stars Is Just The Beginning For Her Team
Celtic Dragons head coach Danii Titmuss-Morris praised the performance of her team after they beat rivals Severn Stars in Worcester last night, claiming their first win in the 2022 Vitality Superleague season and only their second in two-and-a-half years. Dual sport Welsh netball and football international and former Stars player... Read More
Celtic Dragons Sign South African Sharp Shooter Lefebre Rademan For New Campaign
Celtic Dragons will hope the addition of Lefebre Rademan will sharpen their shooting for the forthcoming 2022 Netball Superleague season. The 25-year-old South African international has been announced as a Dragons’ new signing after leaving London Pulse after just one season. Goal attack Rademan worked under new Dragons coach Danielle... Read More
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