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Anna Hursey Chases Olympic Selection In Saudi Arabia

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Anna Hursey will bid to take another big step towards earning selection for the Olympic Games this week when she chases table tennis world ranking points in Saudi Arabia. The 17-year-old Wales and British number one female player broke into the world’s top 100 earlier this year and is currently ranked 97.

Terry Medwin . . . The Welshman Who Opened The Door For Pele And Then Became A Spurs Hero

For 64 years, Terry Medwin was the last Wales player to score at a World Cup. Medwin, who has died at the age of 91, scored the winner in a 2-1 play-off victory over Hungary at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. The goal set up an ultimately unsuccessful quarter-final against eventual champions Brazil – a contest decided by Pele’s first World Cup goal – but Medwin’s place in Welsh football history was secure.

Swansea City’s Wasted Half Season Leaves Them Almost Back Where They Started

It seems appropriate that Swansea City can end their season with an identical record to their current high point, achieved back in October Nothing would more clearly illustrate a wasted few months in the club’s history. If the Swans beat Millwall at home on Saturday - they are 21/20 favourites with DragonBet to do so - they will have gained four wins and a draw from the final five matches of their Championship campaign.

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,

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Wales Golf CEO Richard Dixon Stepping Down After 30 Years Service Par Excellence

Richard Dixon is to step down as chief executive of Wales Golf this summer, after 30 years at the top of the game in Wales. Dixon is a former scratch golfer and county player, who played Boys golf with Ian Woosnam and won the Shropshire &Hereford and Brecon & Radnor... Read More

Jordan Brown Pretends He's Not Playing Ronnie O'Sullivan . . . And Wins Welsh Open

Jordan Brown has confessed he never believed he would be good enough to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan after he claimed the Welsh Open title. Brown sealed one of snooker's greatest upsets as he beat six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final-frame decider at the Celtic Manor. The world number 81,... Read More

Natasha's Impact Earns Her Wales Golf PGA Pro Of The Year Award

Former Wales golfer Natasha Gobey has had such an impact in the 18 months she has been back as a club professional that she has now claimed the Wales Golf PGA Pro of the Year Award. The former Wales squad amateur turned professional after studying in America, then working at... Read More

Community The Key For Award Winning Milford Haven Golf Club

Community support has helped Milford Haven to win the Wales Golf Junior Club of the Year Award. There were 10 incredible junior sections shortlisted for the award, but the flourishing junior section of Milford Haven came out on top thanks to the sheer volume of provision for all ages and... Read More

Driving Golf Numbers Sees John McDonald Named Professional Of The Year

Llantrisant and Pontyclun’s John McDonald has won the Wales Golf PGA Professional of the Year Award. The former Wales Golf regional academy coach delivers golf to 18 primary and secondary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taff and received the award in the 2018 Wales Golf Awards ceremony in the 2010 Clubhouse... Read More

North Wales Named Club Of The Year

The clue is in the name for North Wales golf club – taking a wider view to become a community club for the area has helped them become Wales Golf Club of the Year. In a nice double for the North Wales region, Ruthin and Pwllglas chairman David Oswyn Roberts... Read More
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