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Swansea City’s Ollie Cooper Has Answered Bellers’ Calling
Ollie Cooper went to the last World Cup, but his role was not one that grabbed too many headlines. The Swansea City midfielder was part of the Wales group that journeyed to Qatar almost two years ago, but his duties were as a back-up training partner, rather than an official member of the 26-man squad.
Newport Out To Enjoy A Super-Charged Anniversary
Newport Rugby Club have seen plenty of changes in Welsh rugby through their long and distinguished history, so it might be fitting that their 150th anniversary season brings a new direction. On Saturday, Newport host Bridgend on the first weekend of the inaugural Super Rygbi Cymru tournament.
Russell Martin Claims He’s Not Feeling The Heat Despite Winless Start In Premier League
Former Swansea City head coach Russell Martin has claimed he is not feeling any pressure following criticism of Southampton’s performances so far this season. Saints have started with three Premier League losses, having endured something similar when Martin took over at the club last year.
Aaron Ramsey Suffers Another Injury Setback For Cardiff City
Cardiff City have suffered a significant setback ahead of their trip to Derby County on Saturday, with Aaron Ramsey ruled out due to injury. The midfielder sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Wales and will miss the match at Pride Park this weekend.
Welcome To Wrexham. . . Welcome to Prime Time
You don’t need to be a Hollywood scriptwriter to recognise that Wrexham have made a box office start to the season. Five matches played in League One and they sit at the top of the table, unbeaten, and with 13 points taken from a possible 15.
Sam Northeast Admits Glamorgan Were Run Over By Rampant Sussex
Sam Northeast has admitted Glamorgan were flattened by a “freight train” after promotion-chasing Sussex closed in on a return to Division One of the Vitality County Championship. Skipper Northeast conceded Glamorgan had been totally outplayed Sussex after the home side wrapped up their seventh win of the season with a day to spare.
Taulupe Faletau Can See Return Date . . . But Admits Injuries Have “Derailed” Him
Taulupe Faletau is not ready to give up on his dream of once again playing for Wales and is targeting a return to action in the United Rugby Championship with Cardiff at the end of October. That would give him an outside shot of convincing Warren Gatland he is ready to return to the Test arena and add to his 104 Welsh caps in the Autumn Nations Series.
Ben Kellaway Admits Glamorgan Face Huge Task In Hove
Glamorgan spinner Ben Kellaway admits his team are already hanging on by their fingernails after two days of their County Championship Division Two match against Sussex at Hove. Kellaway took three wickets but Glamorgan need something dramatic to avoid defeat and slip further behind the promotion-chasers.
McKenzie Douglass storms to Ginetta GT title as Colin Cronin claims first Junior win
A dominant display at Donington Park secured the Protyre Ginetta GT Championship crown for Fox Motorsport’s Welsh Wizard Mckenzie Douglass on Sunday. And with Irish teenager Colin Cronin claiming his first-ever car-racing victory in the Ginetta Junior Championship on Saturday, it was one of the best weekends for many years for the team from Maldon, Essex.
Leeds United Keeper Karl Darlow Is The Oldest New Boy In Town After Wales Debut
Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow has revealed how a Zoom call with Craig Bellamy finally kick-started his Wales career. Darlow became Wales’ oldest debutant since World War II by lining up against Montenegro just a month shy of his 34th birthday.
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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