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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

Solomone Funaki rugby
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

Geraint Thomas
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

Wales v Italy women's six nations
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,

Dan Osbourne-Nash Successfully Defends His ABP Newport Marathon Title

Omar Ahmed
Dan Osbourne-Nash returned to successfully defend his title at the ABP Newport Marathon. Katherine Wood clinched women’s marathon glory after Newport native Liz Dimond made a dream return from injury to claim a hometown half marathon victory, with Ronnie Richmond setting the standard in the men’s half marathon.

Neil Gibson Salutes Nomads’ Spirit After They End Treble Dream Of The New Saints

Connah's Quay
Neil Gibson was full of praise for his Connah’s Quay Nomads teams after they ended The New Saints’ dream of the treble by winning the Welsh Cup Final, 2-1. That vision - which included going unbeaten in domestic matches in Wales - went up in smoke as Josh Williams produced a wonder goal to earn the Nomads their second JD Welsh Cup triumph.

One Match To Go And Cardiff City’s Erol Bulut Is Still Waiting

Erol Bulut Cardiff City
Erol Bulut is still waiting for Cardiff City to tell him whether he will remain in charge at the end of the season. The Bluebirds manager admitted he is in the dark over his future, even though the club have just one match remaining of their current Championship campaign.

Cardiff Plan To “Take Frustration Out On Edinburgh” Says Coach Matt Sherratt

Ulster Cardiff Rugby
The build up for Cardiff’s final home game against Edinburgh began before they had left the pitch at Kingspan Stadium last weekend after a sickening defeat to Ulster. Head coach Matt Sherratt wanted his players to transfer the feeling of bitter disappointment at the end of their 19-17 defeat into the Arms Park clash with the Scottish capital side in a bid to capture that elusive first win of the year.

Ospreys Bid For Perfection On South African Soil By Taming Bulls

Justin Tipuric Ospreys
The Ospreys will be looking to maintain their perfect record against South African opposition when they take the field at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. So far this season, they have beaten the Emirates Lions in both the URC and EPCR Challenge Cup, while there have also been league wins against the Hollywoodbets Sharks and, just last weekend, the DHL Stormers.

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Weston-super-Mare Tribute To Former Player/Assistant Manager Chris Barker Before Martyrs Clash

Weston-super-Mare, who play Merthyr Town at home in the BetVictor Southern Premier on Saturday, have paid tribute to their former player/assistant manager Chris Barker. The Yorkshireman, who played a key role when Cardiff City were promoted in 2003, passed away on New Year’s Day at the age of 39. A club statement... Read More

Martyrs Finish Year On High, Open 2020 In Wiltshire

Merthyr Town 2, Yate Town 1 Merthyr Town head into 2020 on the back of a hard-fought home win at the MetCoaches Stadium. Winger Corey Jenkins (3 mins) and Ian Traylor (15) put the Martyrs in a commanding position against Yate Town and they held on for an invaluable victory. It has been... Read More

Martyrs' Visitors Weston-super-Mare Shared Football Record With Celtic, Internazionale, Ajax and Barcelona

Weston-super-Mare’s proud record of never being demoted ended last season and they are intent on bouncing back quickly. The Seagulls, who play Merthyr Town away at the MetCoaches Stadium tomorrow, crashed out of National League South, finishing bottom, and ended a proud run which had lasted more than a century. They had... Read More

Martyrs Sign Loan Left-Back Rhys Before Harrow Trip

Merthyr Town gave signed exciting left-back Rhys Davies from Hereford FC. Teenager Davies, who joins the Martyrs on a 28-day loan, has played for League One Shrewsbury Town plus Vanarama National League sides Nuneaton Town and Chippenham. “Rhys has a great career in front of him,” says Hereford manager Marc Richards. "He’s a... Read More

Martyrs Set For Southern Premier Challenge At Harrow

Brecon Corries 4, Merthyr Town 3 The Martyrs suffered a second pre-season defeat in less than 24 hours, but player-manager Gavin Williams won’t be at all worried. Merthyr Town deserved far more than a 2-0 home defeat against Cymru Premier club Penybont at the MetCoaches Stadium and then Williams fielded a young... Read More

Gimme Five! Martyrs Strengthen For League Title Bid

Merthyr Town have signed two former Cardiff City players in their quest for promotion from the EvoStik Southern League Premier. Lively winger Jamie Bird and goalkeeper Cameron Clarke are the latest new boys who have committed to the Martyrs for 2019-20. Manager Gavin Williams has strengthened his squad with five new signings... Read More
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