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Scarlets In Danger Of Sharks’ Bite Even Though Opponents Have Few Teeth 

It doesn’t need a long, hard stare at the United Rugby Championship table to realise it has not been a vintage season for the Scarlets. The most recent Welsh winners of the tournament seven years ago have won just three matches and stand 14th in the 16-team table. On Friday night, the Scarlets are at home to the Sharks, who are also having a season to forget and have won the same meagre number as their hosts.

The New Saints Welcome New Era For Cymru Premier With Planned Revamp

Mike Harris - chairman of Cymru Premier dominant force, The New Saints - has welcomed the Football Association of Wales’ plans to improve the league. The FAW has promised an investment package worth more than £739,500 in the on-field product. As part of the revamp, the Cymru Premier is to be increased from 12 clubs to 14 or 16, there will be a switch to Friday night games, and VAR will be introduced to help referees.

Scarlets' Taine Plumtree Aims To Take A Bite Out Of The Old Man When He Faces Sharks

There will be a very special father and son reunion in the United Rugby Championship this weekend as John and Taine Plumtree find themselves in opposing camps. If things had worked out differently, they could have been together at the Hollywoodbets Sharks as coach John was keen to bring his boy over to Durban from New Zealand. But Taine, who was born in Swansea while his dad was coaching there, opted to go down the Wales route, joining the Scarlets from the Blues Super Rugby side.

Toby Booth . . . Pumped And Primed As Welsh Rugby's Only Success Story

Toby Booth
When Toby Booth was once asked if he felt pressure as a regional rugby coach in Wales, he responded: “Pressure? Pressure’s for tyres! “What I have is a fantastic opportunity.” These days Booth is fully pumped and primed as the biggest – some might say the only – success story in the Welsh game.

Mark Williams Leaves Doubts Over Crucible Return After First Round Defeat

Mark Williams admitted he does not know whether he has played his last World Snooker Championship match after he suffered a dramatic 10-9 defeat to Si Jiahui in the first round. The Welsh three-times champion was knocked out at the opening stage in an epic clash as Si continued his love affair with the Crucible by following up last year’s surprise run to the semi-finals. While Si will face Jak Jones in the second round, Williams confessed he did not know whether a return to the Crucible is on the cards but appeared to rule out immediate retirement.

Wales Star Neco Williams Facing FA Action After Blast At Officials

Neco Williams could be in hot water with the FA after comments he made following Nottingham Forest’s controversial 2-0 defeat to Everton. The Wales defender has been asked by the FA to explain remarks he made after the match on Sunday which appeared to suggest officials were biased in favour of the top clubs.

Cardiff City And Perry Ng . . . The Possible Options For The Bluebirds’ Best Player This Season

Pery Ng Cardiff City
Perry Ng has been one of the few Cardiff City consistent success stories this season, during a campaign that has had plenty of ups and downs. Before last weekend’s 2-1 home victory over Southampton, Bluebirds manager Erol Bulut confirmed that a number of other clubs had enquired about the availability of Ng ahead of the summer transfer window.

Ellis Jenkins Plans One Last Cardiff Arms Park Goodbye

Ellis Jenkins Cardiff
Ellis Jenkins is determined to bow out with one more match at Cardiff Arms Park before he brings down the curtain on an illustrious career. The Wales international has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season after worsening knee problems.

Wales Netball Land Title Sponsor For National League

Wales Netball National League
Wales Netball have secured a new title sponsor for their National League, which will now be known as the FleetEV National League. It’s a significant step for the revamped domestic competition which is only in its second year.

Paragolfer Wheelchair Backed To Transform Disabled Golf In South Wales

Paragolfer
Golf is opening up to disabled people across Wales thanks to a new all-terrain wheelchair that raises players to a safe standing position. The “Paragolfer” lifts and supports the user over the ball, allowing the golfer to make a safe swing and connect with the ball.

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing

History Repeats Itself For Cardiff City's Nathaniel Mendez-Laing After He Leaves A Second Club Under A Cloud

Cardiff City’s decision to sack Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is the second time in his career he has left a club in mysterious circumstances. The Bluebirds parted company with their winger abruptly on Wednesday afternoon for an alleged breach of contract. The 28-year-old was only eight games short of his century of... Read More

Neil Harris Insists Lee Tomlin Is Ready To Conjure The Magic Again For Cardiff City

Cardiff City expect to launch both Lee Tomlin and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing at Championship leaders Leeds United on Sunday. Bluebirds boss Neil Harris has confirmed that long-term injury victims Tomlin and Mendez-Laing both came through the friendly with Swansea City at the weekend and will be fit for selection on Sunday.... Read More

Neil Harris Has Two Cardiff City New Year Resolutions . . . FA Cup Win Then Revenge Against Swansea

Neil Harris has set Cardiff City’s sights on FA Cup safe passage before gaining revenge at home to rivals Swansea City next week. The Bluebirds manager has demanded something memorable from his players in their FA Cup third round home tie against Carlisle after the humiliation of their 6-1 Championship... Read More

Neil Harris Reveals He Was Always A Member Of The NML Fan Club

Neil Harris tried to sign Nathaniel Mendez-Laing when he was manager of Millwall – and was delighted to see the forward demonstrate exactly why as he fired Cardiff City to their first away win of the season Mendez-Laing provided a precise, powerful finish from the edge of the box in... Read More

Neil Harris: It's Taken A Kick In The B******* To Get The Bluebirds Flying

Neil Harris believes it took a “kick in the proverbials” for Cardiff City to produce the kind of character he believes can earn success at the club. The new Bluebirds manager was delighted to see his side come from 2-0 down to rescue a point with a 2-2 draw at... Read More

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing: The Best Man To Bring Cardiff Back Up Is Neil Warnock

Neil Warnock may be the last of the old school managers, but Cardiff City’s players still want him taking the register when they turn up on the first day of term next season. It will be a campaign in the Championship, following their relegation from the Premier League, but a... Read More
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