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Carys Cox Ready To Help Underdogs Wales Bite The French
You have to go back eight games to 2016 for the last time Wales managed to beat France in Guinness Women’s Six Nations. That famous 10-8 victory came courtesy of tries from Dyddgu Hywel and Megan York at The Gnoll, in Neath, and steered Rachel Taylor’s side to a fourth place finish in that year’s championship.
Erol Bulut Insists Russell Martin’s Bossing Of The Bluebirds Means Nothing
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut insists Russell Martin’s mastery over the Bluebirds has no significance as it occurred before the Turkish boss arrived in the capital. When Cardiff host promotion-chasing Southampton on Saturday, it will be an opportunity for Saints manager Martin to target his sixth consecutive win against the men in blue.
Tributes Paid To Leighton James After Wales Star’s Death At 71
Tributes have been paid from across football to former Wales winger Leighton James who has died at the age of 71. James’ former clubs Burnley and Swansea City – where he spent 13 years of a colourful 19-year senior career – were among those to pay tribute to a gifted player who won 54 caps for his country.
Elfyn Evans Tied For Lead In Croatia With WRC Title Rival
Elfyn Evans is locked in a fierce battle with WRC title rival Thierry Neuville - with the duo unable to be separated after the opening day of Rally Croatia.
Wrexham Will Find It Tougher For Next Hollywood Ending
Wrexham may have promotion in the bag but manager Phil Parkinson has a clear warning for any of their new global fanbase who think every season from now on will have a Hollywood ending. The “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary series has mushroomed fan groups of the Reds in the most unlikely dark corners of the football universe.
Welsh Clubs Set To Be Part Of FA Cup Rebellion
Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County and Wrexham could all soon be seeking compensation for changes to the FA Cup that County boss Graham Coughlan has denounced as “disastrous”. The EFL will seek compensation for its clubs over the “frustrating and disappointing” decision to scrap all FA Cup replays from next season.
Ethan Horvath Determined To Finish Season Strongly For Cardiff City As He Chases Copa America place
Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is targeting three wins from their last three games as he looks to secure a spot on the plane for the Copa America this summer. The American has kept four clean sheets in 13 appearances for the Bluebirds, as is eyeing a place in the USA squad this summer, as his country host the tournament in June.
KC Sunshine Can Calm The Storm . . . And Keep Cardiff Dragons In Play-Off Hunt
Cardiff Dragons’ Khanyisa Chawane is desperate to help her team enjoy a successful Super League campaign as she continues to erase the memory of her first all-too-brief season in the tournament. The South African international mid-court player has featured in every match so far for the Dragons, who host Surrey Storm on Friday night at the House of Sport.
Neath Issue Barbed Congratulations To Cardiff After Nigel Walker Declares EDC Verdict
Neath have reacted badly to being beaten by Cardiff to the remaining place in the planned new 10-team Elite Domestic Competition – appearing to suggest the Welsh Rugby Union came to a biased judgement. The decision by the WRU to add Cardiff to the list has brought an end to a long, and sometimes farcical process that looked like musical chairs.
Luxury Limo Taulupe Faletau Revs Up For Cardiff And Wales
The player Cardiff Rugby coach Matt Sherratt described as a Rolls Royce will go through the gears for the first time in six months on Friday night. Taulupe Faletau - who broke his arm playing for Wales at the World Cup - will make his comeback in the capital city region’s United Rugby Championship match against Ulster in Belfast.
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Ashley Beck And Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin Get Struck By Thunder And Lightning
Former Wales internationals Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin and Ashley Beck... Read More
Nigel Walker Backs New Tournament To Lead Into Women's Six Nations
Wales will be part of a new tournament aimed at bridging the gap between club and international rugby ahead of next year’s Women’s Six Nations. The Welsh Rugby Union have joined the Irish and Scottish unions in creating the Celtic Challenge, which will start next month. One team from each... Read More
Siwan Lillicrap Makes Her First Steps Into International Coaching . . . As She Heads Down A New Path
By David Williams
Forer Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap who retired following the conclusion of the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup aged 35, with 51 caps to her name, has been appointed as the forwards coach of Wales Under-18s.
The dynamic backrower made her debut for Wales against Ireland in 2016 and had... Read More
WRU Board Member Liza Burgess To Step Down After Accepting Full-Time Coaching Position
By Rob Carbon
New Wales Women U18 coach Liza Burgess is set to step down as vice-chair of the Welsh Rugby Union.
It has long been an established rule that if you are employed by the WRU, you cannot sit on the board so Burgess will step down as vice-chair after accepting... Read More
Warren Abrahams Breaks New Ground With Wales Women
Warren Abrahams has been appointed as the new Wales Women head coach – the first black national head coach in both Welsh and UK rugby. The South African will take Wales into next year’s World Cup in New Zealand with 67-times capped Rachel Taylor joining his management team as a... Read More
Ieuan Evans Moves Onto WRU Board . . . And Is One Step From The Chair
Ieuan Evans is one vote away from becoming the new chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union. At tonight’s remote AGM, the clubs who voted him in as a national representative ahead of departing chairman Gareth Davies, learned that the former Wales record cap and try holder had beaten off John... Read More
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