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Wales Will Face Red Roses Tended By England Captain Jamie George
Wales will face a Red Roses team boosted by input from England men's captain Jamie George in Bristol on Saturday. George has been helping prepare Wales’ opponents for their Women’s Six Nations meeting after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.
Wrexham Now Owe £9m To Owners Despite Promotion To Football League
Wrexham’s dependence on their American owners has been laid bare after it was revealed the club now owe nearly £9 million to Hollywood pair Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. The club lost £5 million in the year of their promotion to League Two last season.
On The Rise . . . Cardiff Dragons Bid To Go Fourth In Netball Super League
Cardiff Dragons captain Nia Jones has praised the impact of Australian coach Jill McIntosh as they bid to climb into the top four of Netball’s Super League this weekend. Jones, the Wales skipper, believes McIntosh has transformed the Dragons since her arrival 11 months ago.
New Boy Louis Rees-Zammit To Start At The Top By Joining Chiefs
Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report in the United States. Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.
Jess Fishlock Hailed As Welsh Icon As She Moves Towards 150-Cap Landmark
Jess Fishlock has been been hailed as a Welsh football icon as she closes in on becoming the first player from Wales to reach 150 caps. Fishlock will reach that landmark if she plays in both Wales’ upcoming Euro qualfiers against Croatia and Kosovo.
Jazz Joyce Insists Wales Can Uproot The Red Roses
Jazz Joyce knows Wales will go to Ashton Gate to face England in round two of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations as big underdogs, but claims that’s just the way they like it. Joyce and co. couldn’t have picked a tougher task than travelling to meet the reigning Grand Slam champions in their own back yard, especially when Wales are still licking their wounds after a first loss in 20 years on Welsh soil against Scotland.
Welsh Jockey Sean Bowen Will Chase All The Way To The Winning Post
Welsh jockey Sean Bowen is determined to take his quest to become champion jockey right to the final furlong - and hopes Ffos Las Racecourse plays a part. Bowen - who hails from Pembrokeshire - would love nothing better than to bag a few winners at Ffos Las on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Aaron Ramsey Faces Big Call Over His Wales Future
Aaron Ramsey will consider whether to continue his international career following Wales' failed bid to reach Euro 2024. Skipper Ramsey remained on the bench for the entire 120 minutes on Tuesday as Wales' attempt to qualify for this summer's tournament in Germany ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Poland in Cardiff.
Wales Come Out And Back Rob Page To Stay In Charge Despite Euro Failure
Wales have given their backing to Rob Page to remain as their manager despite the failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page’s men agonisingly missed out on a place in Germany this summer as Poland won a play-off final 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium following a goalless 120 minutes on Tuesday night. The defeat left question marks over Page’s future, but those not according to Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams.
“Old School” Scotsman Alex Craig Is Learning New Lessons With The Scarlets
Alex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine form earning him a call up for the Six Nations.
NHS
Former Cardiff City Star Don Cowie Is Keeping It Real At Ross County
Former Cardiff City midfielder Don Cowie has done his bit for NHS workers in Scotland after challenging his Ross County teammates to a keepie-uppie competition. County co-manager Steven Ferguson and sporting director Scott Boyd posted videos of their own skills - and Cowie took up the challenge. He posted his... Read More
Ewe Better Get Those Sheep Of That Pitch Before Next Season
Would ewe believe it! Brecon rugby club often have lamb on their menu, but now they’ve got sheep all over their pitch. Club chairman and part-time shepherd Paul Amphlett has found a novel way to tend to his flock, raise some money for the NHS, and get back to work... Read More
Ryan Jones Is Running 100 Miles . . . On The Road To Nowhere
Ryan Jones admits he will be riding into the unknown this weekend – even though he won’t be leaving the discomfort of his own living room. The former Wales rugby captain – now the Welsh Rugby Union’s performance director – has already run a full 26-mile marathon in his back... Read More
Gareth Bale To Follow £500,000 NHS Gift With Same To Spain As Welsh Trio Get Close To £1m Mark
Gareth Bale is donating almost £1m to assist health workers combating coronavirus in both Wales and Spain. The Wales captain and his wife Emma have made a £500,000 donation to help NHS staff fighting the crisis in Cardiff and will follow that up with a further €500,000 for the health... Read More
Ffion, 9, Gets On Her Bike To Go The Extra Mile For NHS Volunteers
A nine-year-old schoolgirl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy... Read More