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Ellis Jenkins Plans One Last Cardiff Arms Park Goodbye

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Ellis Jenkins is determined to bow out with one more match at Cardiff Arms Park before he brings down the curtain on an illustrious career. The Wales international has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season after worsening knee problems.

Wales Netball Land Title Sponsor For National League

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Wales Netball have secured a new title sponsor for their National League, which will now be known as the FleetEV National League. It’s a significant step for the revamped domestic competition which is only in its second year.

Paragolfer Wheelchair Backed To Transform Disabled Golf In South Wales

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Golf is opening up to disabled people across Wales thanks to a new all-terrain wheelchair that raises players to a safe standing position. The “Paragolfer” lifts and supports the user over the ball, allowing the golfer to make a safe swing and connect with the ball.

Welsh Prospect James Ashfield Following In Footsteps Of Golfing Giants

Welsh golfer James Ashfield has won the European Nations Cup in Sotogrande, following in the footsteps of players such as Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia.

You’re The Future . . . Cian Ashford Tipped For Big Things By Cardiff City Clubmate

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Cardiff City’s match-winning teenager Cian Ashford has been described as “the future of the club” by teammate Famara Diedhiou. The high praise came after Ashford scored a brilliant winner for the Bluebirds at the weekend as they beat Southampton, 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Ioan Cunningham Insists He Can Stop The Rot After Defeat No.7 For Wales

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Ioan Cunningham has claimed Wales can avoid a Six Nations wooden spoon by beating Italy - even though his team have done little this season to spread that faith. The Wales coach insists his team can turn things around in their final match of the Women’s Guinness Six Nations, despite another huge defeat in the fourth round of matches, Wales’ seventh in succession.

Elfyn Evans' Joy Turns To Agony In Croatia

Elfyn Evans suffered a roller-coaster of emotions as he had to settle for second place after a dramatic Sunday on Rally Croatia.

Wales Bid To Topple French And Get Their Show Back On The Road

The French are coming and it is going to take an almighty effort from Ioan Cunningham’s Welsh side to stop them from making it four wins out of four in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations on Sunday. Les Bleues are hoping to stay on course for a Grand Slam showdown with England next week and came into Round 4 one point behind the reigning champions, who beat Ireland 88-10 in front of a crowd of 48,778 at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales have struggled to date in this year’s championship after finishing third last season. Now the goal is to end on a high with back-to-back home games against France and Italy, both in the Welsh capital.

Toby Booth Insists Ospreys' Win Has Brought Instant Reward . . . Respect In South Africa

Toby Booth
Toby Booth believes the victory his Ospreys team earned on South African soil this weekend will earn them what they have craved this season - their opponents’ respect. For the Swansea region, the big goal has been to improve their reputation and regard and they will certainly have done just that with their stunning 27-21 bonus point victory over the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. It goes down as one of the finest results in the Welsh region’s 20-year history, given the Stormers have been BKT URC finalists for the past two years and considering how hard they are to beat in their own back yard.

Cardiff City Kid Cian Ashford Given Seal Of Approval By Boss Erol Bulut

Cian Ashford scored the kind of goal his Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut reckons the teenager will never forget. “It’s a moment he’ll remember for the rest of his life,” said Bulut after Ashford’s 96th minute winner, on his first start, gave the Bluebirds a dramatic 2-1 win against play-off chasing Southampton on Saturday. The 19-year-old had only made six substitute appearances this season – four of them in cup competitions – before Saturday’s full Championship debut.

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Defender Ismail Heads In For Martyrs On His Debut

Former Newport County defender Ismail Yakubu marked his Merthyr Town debut with a headed goal during their 3-2 home win against Hartley Wintney at the MetCoaches Stadium. Gethyn Hill, from a penalty, and Ian Traylor were the other scorers in a win that was more convincing than the scoreline suggests. The Martyrs... Read More

Martyrs Rocked Again By Injury To Former Swans Player

Former Wales under-21 midfield player Lee Lucas has been involved in a car accident and will be out of action for at least six weeks. Aberdare-born Lucas, aged 27, spent 15 years with Swansea City, and played for Scottish Premier League Motherwell before signing for Merthyr Town just over a year... Read More

Another Weekend Off For Martyrs, But That Means Injured Players Are Well On The Way To Fitness

Manager Gavin Williams and his Martyrs have had a second successive BetVictor Southern League march postponed. Merthyr Town were due to play Poole Town away last weekend, but the team coach was caught in heavy traffic and the fixture was called. That delayed the debut of defender Ismail Yakubu, signed on loan... Read More

Ismail Must Stay Patient Ahead Of Martyrs' Debut

Ismail Yakubu has to be patient before making his debut at the heart of Merthyr Town’s defence. The former Newport County and AFC Wimbledon was due to play against Poole Town away, but that fixture was postponed after the Martyrs’ team bus was caught up in heavy traffic.  Merthyr now play Hayes... Read More

Martyrs Stunned By Late Smash 'N' Grab Raid At Home

Merthyr Town were victims of an EvoStik Southern League smash and grab raid at their MetCoaches Stadium home. The Martyrs were leading with less than three minutes left, but Hartley Wintney grabbed two late goals to win 2-1 and snatch the three points. The visitors from Hampshire were second best for most... Read More