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Wales Come Out And Back Rob Page To Stay In Charge Despite Euro Failure
Wales have given their backing to Rob Page to remain as their manager despite the failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page’s men agonisingly missed out on a place in Germany this summer as Poland won a play-off final 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium following a goalless 120 minutes on Tuesday night. The defeat left question marks over Page’s future, but those not according to Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams.
“Old School” Scotsman Alex Craig Is Learning New Lessons With The Scarlets
Alex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine form earning him a call up for the Six Nations.
Rob Page Expects To Stay As Wales Boss As Steve Cooper And Osian Roberts Wait In The Wings
Rob Page wants to continue as Wales manager and expects the Football Association of Wales to keep him in post. Despite failing to make this summer’s Euro 2024 finals in Germany after losing Tuesday night’s play-off final against Poland in heartbreaking fashion on penalties, the national team boss is determined to stay on.
Rob Page Reflects On "Cruel" Defeat As Dan James Miss Ends Euro Dream
Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland. Dan James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium. Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. One kick away from qualifying and it hurts.
Poland In Confident Mood Their Mental Strength Will Be Too Much For Wales
Poland manager Michal Probierz insists his team will have sufficient mental strength to end Wales’ Euro dream in Cardiff on Tuesday night. The Poles finished third in their qualifying group behind Albania and the Czech Republic but demolished Estonia 5-1 in their play-off semi-final to set up the Cardiff showdown.
Richie Pugh Names Wales U18s Squad With Steffan Emanuel As Skipper
Wales Under U18 men’s head coach Richie Pugh has selected his 26-player squad to travel to Parma, Italy for the 2024 U18 Men’s Six Nations Rugby Festival - captained by Steffan Emanuel. The third edition of the tournament, which sees Portugal and Georgia incorporated for the first time, opens on Saturday 30th March with each side playing three 70-minute matches across the week.
Young Blood Has Put Wales On Verge Of Another Euro Dream, Says Rob Page
Rob Page has admitted the World Cup in Qatar was an eye-opener that convinced him Wales needed younger, more athletic players if they were to make the Euro 2024 finals. That realisation could pay significant reward on Tuesday night when Wales host Poland in a play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium, with a place in Germany this summer at stake.
Wales And Poland Fans Warned Over Use Of Flares
Wales and Poland fans have been warned not to bring pyrotechnic devices to Tuesday’s Euro 2024 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium. Seven Poland fans were arrested following a Nations League game between the two countries in Cardiff 18 months ago, including four for possession of pyrotechnics.
Osian Roberts Is The Welsh King Of Como . . . And Is Guiding Them Towards Italy’s Best
Kingmaker Osian Roberts – the coach who has guided the careers of Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira – is finally wearing the crown himself in Italy and loving every minute. Roberts is currently head coach at Italian club Como and has taken them to fourth place in Serie B, poised for a promotion push over the next few weeks that could see him facing giants like Juventus, Inter and AC Milan next season.
Connor Roberts Looks To Avoid Any Close Shaves For Wales Against Poland
Connor Roberts insists he is bristling for a fight against Robert Lewandowski and Poland on Tuesday night. Roberts has embarked on long unbeaten Championship runs at Burnley and Leeds over the last two seasons after putting his razor away and growing a moustache.
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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 Move To Bring Home Prized Wales Prospect Corey Baldwin Back From Exeter Chiefs
The Scarlets are set to bring Corey Baldwin back to Welsh rugby with the former Wales U20 star returning to Llanelli from Exeter Chiefs. Baldwin left the Scarlets for the Gallagher Premiership last season but the centre struggled for consistent game time at Sandy Park due to the strength of... Read More
Wales Under20's Set For Wallabies Test
Wales have named the side to face Australia in their opening World Rugby U20 Championship game in Béziers on Wednesday. (8pm). Cai Evans (Ospreys) starts at fullback, with Rio Dyer (Dragons) and Ryan Conbeer (Scarlets) on the wings. An all-Scarlet midfield features Ioan Nicholas at 12 and Corey Baldwin at... Read More
Jason Strange Salute His Wales Kids And Looks Forward To England Clash
Wales U20 coach Jason Strange believes his team will face England in confident mood after opening their Six Nations campaign with an emphatic 36-3 at Colwyn Bay. Strange’s side scored five tries at Parc Eirias to claim a bonus point victory and will now go to Gloucester on Friday with... Read More
Strange Delights In Eight-Try Feast By Wales Young Guns
Head coach Jason Strange hailed Wales... Read More
Five Players Set For WalesU20 Debut Against Scotland
Five new players have been named in the Wales U20 squad for this Friday’s U20 Six Nations match against Scotland at Broadwood Stadium (20:30). Head coach Jason Strange has also been boosted by the return of Rhun Williams and Reuben Morgan-Williams as Wales look to bounce back from the defeat... Read More
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