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Dwayne Peel Proud of His Eight-Strong Scarlets’ Wales Gang

Dwayne Peel Proud of His Eight-Strong Scarlets’ Wales Gang
Dwayne Peel says he’s delighted to see so many of his Scarlets receive “the greatest honour” of being selected by their country. Eight of his players have been named in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals, with the uncapped Blair Murray joined by fellow wing Tom Rogers, centre Eddie James, fly-half Sam Costelow, back rower Taine Plumtree, hooker Ryan Elias and props Kemsley Mathias and Henry Thomas.

Slow And Steady . . . Jess Fishlock Urges Calm Before Wales Try To Whip Up Euro Storm

Slow And Steady . . . Jess Fishlock Urges Calm Before Wales Try To Whip Up Euro Storm
Jess Fishlock insists Wales can make it to the Euro 2025 play-off final if they keep cool heads and clear minds when they take on Slovakia on Tuesday night. The Wales star - her country’s best player and inspiration for over a decade - is the potential saviour Wales will look to as they seek to overcome a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.

Llandovery Back On A Roll After Super Rygbi Cymru Wobble

Llandovery Back On A Roll After Super Rygbi Cymru Wobble
Llandovery head coach Euros Evans has praised his side for finding a way to win after their 33-26 weekend triumph at Aberavon in Super Rygbi Cymru took them up to fifth place. The Drovers held firm and eventually went on to seal a third straight victory following up on their win at Newport and the six-point home success against Swansea. The hat-trick of wins followed three defeats on the spin before that.

Omer Riza Refers All Cardiff City Job Questions To Those Upstairs

Omer Riza Refers All Cardiff City Job Questions To Those Upstairs
Omer Riza is forwarding all queries over the Cardiff City manager’s position to the club’s hierarchy. The Bluebirds interim manager is now unbeaten in five matches after a gritty performance eked out a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.

Newport County On Upward Curve But Nelson Jardim Left Wanting More

Newport County On Upward Curve But Nelson Jardim Left Wanting More
Two games, two clean sheets and four points – it wasn’t a bad week for Newport County, despite the frustration of missing a penalty in their goalless draw with Fleetwood at Rodney Parade at the weekend. Bryn Morris stepped up in the 25th minute only to see Fleetwood keeper David Harrington, who had moments earlier picked up a yellow card for conceding the spot kick after hauling down Aaron Wildig, save his shot with his legs.

I’ve No Answers: Luke Williams Admits He’s Struggling After 525 Minutes Without Swansea City Scoring

I’ve No Answers: Luke Williams Admits He’s Struggling After 525 Minutes Without Swansea City Scoring
Luke Williams has admitted he has yet to find a solution to Swansea City’s 525 minutes of football without scoring. The Swans head coach watched his team slump to a 1-0 home defeat to Millwall, meaning not only are they without a win in six matches, but they are without a goal in their last five

Callum Sheedy Leads Welsh Fightback In URC To Earn Best Weekend For Three Years

Callum Sheedy Leads Welsh Fightback In URC To Earn Best Weekend For Three Years
Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff. It’s the best return since all four regions won in March 2021. There have been three wins since then, but not all against teams from other countries. To hear Hymns and Arias echoing around Welsh grounds over the weekend was an indication of just how much the victories meant after some tough times.

Newport County Are Getting High On Hudlin

Newport County Are Getting High On Hudlin
One of the more eye-catching sights in Welsh football at present is Kyle Hudlin on the hoof. It’s not just that Newport County’s striker is the tallest outfield player in UK professional football at 6ft 9in.

Dwayne Peel Pleased With Scarlets Surge As They Win Three In A Row

Dwayne Peel Pleased With Scarlets Surge As They Win Three In A Row
Dwayne Peel declared himself satisfied as his Scarlets team secured a third successive win in the United Rugby Championship by beating Zebre Parma 30-8 in Llanelli. Tries from Tom Rogers, Macs Page, Blair Murray and captain Josh Macleod helped Scarlets recover from Ben Cambriani’s early score for the Italians to earn the bonus point.

Rhian Wilkinson Admits Wales Have A Big Job On Their Hands After Huge Euros Setback

Rhian Wilkinson Admits Wales Have A Big Job On Their Hands After Huge Euros Setback
Rhian Wilkinson has admitted Wales have “work to do” if they are to keep alive their dream of making Euro 2025 after a shock 2-1 defeat in Slovakia. Wales’ hopes of reaching their first women’s major tournament finals are on a knife-edge following a massively disappointing performance in a 2-1 play-off first-leg defeat in Poprad.

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Newport County's Mark O'Brien Follows Fraser Franks Into Retirement After Heart Issue

Mark O’Brien has become the second Newport County player in little more than a year to retire because of heart problems. The County captain – a goalscoring hero from the Great Escape season three years ago - has been forced to end his playing days on medical advice at the... Read More

Josh Sheehan Delivers For Newport But Is Told That Should Be The Norm

Michael Flynn has challenged Josh Sheehan to contribute more goals for Newport County after his fine strike sealed a hard-fought 2-1 win against Scunthorpe United. The 24-year-old midfielder’s winner was his first goal since November last year – a record that his manager wants him to improve upon. “It was... Read More

Mark O'Brien Ready For Another Newport County Crusade

Michael Flynn has moved quickly to secure the services of first-team regulars Mark O'Brien and Josh Sheehan's for Newport County's push for promotion next season. The Exiles may have lost Dan Butler to Peterborough United after notching 150 games for the club in the past three seasons, but club captain... Read More

Michael Flynn Blasts EFL After Newport County Denied In Wembley Play-Off Controversy

Michael Flynn gave a scathing verdict on EFL officials after seeing his battling but beaten Newport County side denied a place in League One next season. The County manager was furious that a key penalty decision went against his team as they lost their League Two play-off final 1-0 to... Read More

Andrew Crofts Gives Newport Boss Mike Flynn A Boost

Newport County boss Michael Flynn hopes to have Welsh international Andrew Crofts back in his starting line-up for the visit of Notts County on Tuesday night. Crofts was forced to sit out the 1-1 draw at Exeter last weekend because of a bizarre toe injury that has restricted him to... Read More

Newport County Aiming For FA Cup Third Round Glory

Newport County go in search of FA Cup glory when they take on Cambridge United in a second round tie at Rodney Parade on Sunday (2pm). The winners will have the chance of a lucrative tie against Premier League opposition and will be guaranteed £45,000 in prize money. “If we can get... Read More
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