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Anna Hursey Chases Olympic Selection In Saudi Arabia

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Anna Hursey will bid to take another big step towards earning selection for the Olympic Games this week when she chases table tennis world ranking points in Saudi Arabia. The 17-year-old Wales and British number one female player broke into the world’s top 100 earlier this year and is currently ranked 97.

Terry Medwin . . . The Welshman Who Opened The Door For Pele And Then Became A Spurs Hero

For 64 years, Terry Medwin was the last Wales player to score at a World Cup. Medwin, who has died at the age of 91, scored the winner in a 2-1 play-off victory over Hungary at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. The goal set up an ultimately unsuccessful quarter-final against eventual champions Brazil – a contest decided by Pele’s first World Cup goal – but Medwin’s place in Welsh football history was secure.

Swansea City’s Wasted Half Season Leaves Them Almost Back Where They Started

It seems appropriate that Swansea City can end their season with an identical record to their current high point, achieved back in October Nothing would more clearly illustrate a wasted few months in the club’s history. If the Swans beat Millwall at home on Saturday - they are 21/20 favourites with DragonBet to do so - they will have gained four wins and a draw from the final five matches of their Championship campaign.

Drovers Skipper Jack Jones Backs Llandovery To Rumble On To Premiership Triumph

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Llandovery skipper Jack Jones claims the Drovers have their sights firmly set on retaining their Indigo Premiership title as they head into Saturday’s play-off semi-final showdown against Cardiff at Church Bank (5.15pm kick off). Coach Euros Evans’ men made history by finishing top of the Premiership standings for the first time after running in nine tries to cruise to a 62-13 home win over Bridgend in their final regular league match.

Jak Jones Digs In And Rattles Judd Trump In Crucible Quarter-Final

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Jak Jones looks determined to keep flying the flag for Wales deep into the second week at the World Snooker Championship. The Welsh star ensured it was a tense session for Judd Trump in their quarter-final at The Crucible in Sheffield after they finished level at 8-8 overnight.

At 366yards, Has Matt Underwood Managed The Longest Hole-In-One In Wales?

A Welsh golfer is trying to find out if he has achieved the longest hole-in-one in Wales, after sinking his tee shot on a 366 yard par 4.

Dai Flanagan Backs Solomone Funaki To Be A Big Hit At Dragons

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Tonga back row forward Solomone Funaki has been backed by Dragons coach Dai Flanagan to make a big impact at Rodney Parade next season. The 30-year-old – who can operate across the back row – will make the move to Newport this summer from Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.

Geraint Thomas Vows To 'Take On' The Giro D'Italia As He Looks To Finally Be Pretty In Pink

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Geraint Thomas has vowed to 'take on' the Giro d'Italia when the opening Grand Tour of the season starts in Milan on Saturday.

Last Ditch Win Should Not Disguise Major Tactical And Skills Issues For Wales

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It's been a difficult Women’s Six Nations for Wales captain Hannah Jones and her squad with four losses, one victory and a wooden spoon. But they did salvage pride against the backdrop of their biggest ever home crowd at the Principality Stadium. Over 10,00- supporters spurred the team on to victory in the final five minutes against a very competent Italian team.

Harry Watkins Bounces Back From Adversity To Land Welsh Open Title

Royal Porthcawl’s Harry Watkins has bounced back from years of injury to win the Welsh Men’s Open Stroke Play Championship,

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Mark Williams Vows To Stay Down With The Kids After Narrowly Missing Out On Another Masters Triumph

Mark Williams has vowed to keep snookers’ youngsters on their toes after being edged out in the Masters final by Judd Trump. Trump beat Mark Williams 10-8 to win his second Masters title at Alexandra Palace. The Englishman trailed 8-7 but won three frames in a row to clinch the... Read More

Mark Williams Held Off The Challenge Of Both David Gilbert And A Wasp . . . To Book A Quarter Final Spot Against Ronnie O'Sullivan

By Hannah Blackwell Mark Williams shook off the challenge of David Gilbert – and the attentions of a persistent wasp – to win his Masters first-round match 6-2 at Alexandra Palace. The world No 7 began in ominous fashion, hitting back-to-back century breaks to start the match and adding a further run... Read More

2022 Welsh Open: Ng On Yee Claims First Victory On World Snooker Tour

By Hannah Blackwell Marco Fu has praised fellow Hong Kong snooker professional Ng On Yee after the three-time women's world champion recorded her maiden victory on the World Snooker Tour in Welsh Open qualifying. In her first season competing on the main circuit, On Yee completed a 4-2 win over World No... Read More

Beaten Mark Williams Admits: I Need To Start Practising

Mark Williams has confessed he has work ahead of him if he is to avoid an embarrassing defence of his snooker world title. Wales’ world champion of the green baize crashed out of the Masters tournament on Tuesday night and admitted he had hardly practised prior to the event. Neil... Read More

Beaten Mark Williams Told He Should Have Punched Instead Of Rolled

Mark Williams suffered cruel luck and... Read More

Donaldson's Masters Is His Second Best

Jamie Donaldson finished tied for 21st place at the US Masters – seven places adrift of his best finish at the tournament two years ago. The Welshman ended his week at Augusta on five over par after firing a final round par 72 to leave him 10 strokes short of... Read More
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