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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.
Jackson Page To Share Crucible Spotlight With Ronnie O’Sullivan
Welsh youngster Jackson Page will face history-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan at the start of the World Snooker Championship. The 22-year-old Page, from Ebbw Vale, will share the spotlight as the sport’s best take to the green baize at the Crucible from Saturday, with the winner crowned in Sheffield on Sunday, May 6.
Gwennan Hopkins Makes Big Impact And Stakes Claim For Long Future For Wales
It took Gwennan Hopkins a mere five minutes to make her mark in international rugby. Not many teenagers score on their Test debut, but that’s exactly what the 19-year-old Hopkins did in Cork last weekend as she provided Wales with their only points in a 36-5 defeat.
Jamie Jones Makes It To The Crucible After Beating Former World Champion
Jamie Jones has qualified for the World Snooker Championship after ending a 20-year attendance at the tournament for former world champion Neil Robertson. Weshman Jones stormed to a in the final round of World Championship qualifying, meaning Robertson will miss out on the Crucible for the first time in two decades.
Mark Drakeford
Welsh Sport Ready To Get Up To Speed Again After Forced Winter Hibernation
By Owen Morgan
Welsh sport has welcomed First Minister Mark Drakeford’s announcement that Covid restrictions are to be lifted on sporting activities across the country.
From Saturday, up to 500 adults can take part in outdoor events in Wales.
This allows the return of mass participation running events including the hugely popular Parkrun... Read More
England Rugby Boss Backs SOS Plan To Move Entire Six Nations Across The Border
By David Williams
Wales should move their Six Nations matches to England, rather than play in front of empty stadia.
That’s the view of Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter, who has backed the views of Welsh players Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit who are both in favour of going over... Read More
Wales Pin Hopes On Six Nations Green Light . . . Amid Fears Of £20m Meltdown
The Welsh Rugby Union remain committed to playing their Six Nations matches in Cardiff and are hoping there is a “domino effect” of relaxed restrictions. Although the WRU have looked at contingency plans to move their matches into England – rather than play them behind closed doors – their priority... Read More
Cardiff City And Swansea City Set For Welsh Government Talks Over New Match Day Restrictions
Cardiff City and Swansea City could both be hit by new rules that may impact Welsh sport across the festive fixture lists. Both clubs have already seen their weekend Championship matches postponed because of Covid outbreaks and now they are waiting on an announcement from the Welsh Government over possible... Read More
Fans Are Back In Wales As Swansea City, Newport County, Wales And Glamorgan Get Green Light
Swansea City and Newport County will be playing their home play-off matches in front of fans for the first time this season. The move has been confirmed by the Welsh Government who have given the green light for both clubs’ ties to be played in front of supporters as pilot... Read More
Welsh Sport United In Dismay At Mark Drakeford's "Illogical" Plan To Put Pubs Before Runners, Swimmers, Gymnasts And Cricketers
Welsh sporting governing bodies have reacted with "disappointment and frustration" at the government's latest "illogical" plans for lifting Covid-19 restrictions. Welsh Athletics, Welsh Cricket, Swim Wales, Welsh Gymnastics and the Welsh Sports Association are five of the organisations calling on First Minister Mark Drakeford to reconsider the timetable for restarting... Read More
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