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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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Welsh Fire Heat Up With Shaheen Afridi And Tom Kohler-Cadmore

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Welsh Fire Will Be Raging This Summer . . . With Tunes

Cricket will be sharing centre stage when Welsh Fire start their campaign in The Hundred this summer. Music be sharing the stage at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff as the new competition looks to broaden its appeal far beyond traditional cricket-watchers. After more than a year of cancelled festivals and concerts,... Read More

Sarah Taylor Stokes Welsh Fire After Inspiring Message From Boy Who Dreamed Of Wicketkeeping For England

Sarah Taylor has been confirmed as another recruit for Welsh Fire this summer – meaning the new Cardiff-based outfit will boast two of the biggest names in women’s cricket as Taylor combines forces with Australian Meg Lanning. For Taylor, it’s a return to the game that looked unlikely a year... Read More

"The Megastar" Is Heading For Cardiff . . . And Meg Lanning Intends To Light The Torch For Welsh Fire

Meg Lanning is determined to use her status as one of the biggest names in women’s cricket to inspire the next generation of young girls when she brings her unique talent to Cardiff. Australian captain Lanning has been an international star for the last decade and is the youngest centurion... Read More

Jonny Bairstow Promises Welsh Fire Can Turn Up The Heat Now They've Re-Fuelled With Kieron Pollard And Jhye Richardson

Jonny Bairstow believes he and Kieron Pollard can ignite Cardiff this summer when they team up in an exciting Welsh Fire side for The Hundred. Bairstow is set to be a key man for England for the rest of their winter, but will play for Welsh Fire at Sophia Gardens... Read More

Steve Smith Set To Captain Welsh Fire

Steve Smith has welcomed his recruitment by Welsh Fire as the Cardiff-based team prepare to unleash the Australian run-machine and his countryman Mitchell Starc on their Hundred rivals next summer. Both Aussies were picked up by the new Welsh team in the draft for the inaugural 100-ball tournament which took... Read More
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