LATEST NEWS
Cardiff Dragons’ Jacqui Newton Reaches For The Stars, The Play-Offs, And Glamorgan Cricket
Cardiff Dragons goal defence Jacqui Newton insists the team can still make it to the Netball Super League play-offs for the first time in 11 years. Newton – one of three players either born or raised in Australia at the Welsh franchise – is convinced a victory away at fourth-placed Severn Stars on Sunday can revitalise their play-off bid.
Wales U20 Pair Bid To Lead Newport To Premiership Final
Last weekend both Che Hope and Joe Westwood were playing against Connacht for the Dragons in the BKT United Rugby Championship, but this Saturday they will be taking on a different challenge. The two Wales U20 caps will be leading the charge for Newport as they attempt to reach the final of the Indigo Premiership when they host Ebbw Vale at Newport Stadium. To some it may appear to be a step down, but that’s not how either of them see it.
Rob Edwards Vows To Keep Fighting For Premier League Survival With Luton
Rob Edwards has promised his Luton Town side will “keep going” after a 1-1 draw with Everton at Kenilworth Road saw them miss the chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. The former Wales defender is battling to keep his club in the top flight and continue flying the flag for his country.
The Last Day Magnificent Seven as Welsh Players Chase Promotion To The Premier League
Seven Welsh players have the opportunity to head towards the Premier League on Saturday – although not all of them will make it. The Championship promotion odds are certainly stacked against the Leeds United quartet of Ethan Ampadu, Dan James, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts.
Luke Rowe Insists Now Is The Right Time To Retire
Luke Rowe has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the 2024 season, a year earlier than originally planned. The 34-year-old signed a new two-year contract with the Ineos Grenadiers in October last year, but has not raced since suffering a concussion in a crash at the E3 Saxo Classic in March and said that had been a factor in his decision.
Page-Turner . . . Macs Provides Max Value To Llandovery Title Bid
Llandovery are the best rugby team in Wales outside of the regional structure and they can prove that status once more this weekend. With none of the four regions in action – having long ago departed the scene of European competition – it gives a welcome opportunity in Wales to shine a light on what else is going on.
Jak Jones Overcomes Shaky Start To Open Route To World Championship Final
Jak Jones secured a solid base from which to chase his debut appearance in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Kyren Wilson and David Gilbert also battled to stalemate at the Crucible.
Dragons Go South Again For Second Big Capture For Next Season
The Dragons have signed Australian centre Harry Wilson – the son of former Wallabies captain David Wilson – for next season. Just days after announcing the capture of Tongan back row Solomone Funaki, it’s another statement move by the region.
Wrexham Plan Big Stadium Upgrade To Match Towering Ambitions
Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds plan to develop the club’s SToK Racecourse home into a stadium with up to 55,000 seats. The Red Dragons will be playing in League One next season after back-to-back promotions and attracting a worldwide fan-base following the success of the FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and the presence of their Hollywood A-listers.
Geraint Thomas Insists No “Stupid Mountain Time Trial” Suits Him Just Fine At Giro
Geraint Thomas insists he and his Ineos Grenadiers team are primed for a tilt at the Giro d'Italia title on a route that should suit him better than last year's edition. The runner-up in the 2023 Giro, Thomas was leading the race until the mountain time-trial on day 20 in which he was leap-frogged at the last by eventual winner Primoz Roglic.
Ollie Griffiths
Home Comforts Still Matter For Welsh Shield Favourites, Ospreys
Home is still very much where the heart is when it comes to the regional derbies in the BKT United Rugby Championship. After nine of the 12 games played already this season, only three have ended up in away victories. At the start of last month the Scarlets won 29-23... Read More
Ollie Griffiths Targets March Return For Dragons . . . And Unfinished Wales Business After That
Wales back row international Ollie Griffiths has received a double boost – signing a contract extension at the Dragons and returning to training after ankle surgery. The 25-year-old, who won his only cap to date as a replacement in the summer tour victory over Tonga in Auckland in 2017, has... Read More
No More Jokes, No More Pity . . . The Dragons Have Finally Found Their Fire
The Dragons have turned themselves around in recent months in a way that few saw coming, not least the other three Welsh regions who used to regard beating them as something to take for granted. Not any more. Robin Davey looks at the transformation at Rodney Parade. Two wins and... Read More
Derby Time Again As Wales' Regions Battle It Out For Local Bragging Rights
IT'S derby time when grounds will be packed over the holiday period and the battle for who's best, east or west, will resume. Largely because of the Dragons' ineffectiveness - to put it politely - the west has generally proved to be best which would delight the late, lamented Ray... Read More
Gatland's Heady Cocktail Of Players Could Give Rivals A Real Hangover
Coach Warren Gatland has now unveiled his squad for the four-match series, starting against Scotland on November 3, and although a huge total of 17 players were either ruled out by injury or overlooked he has still chosen a squad he believes is capable of achieving a grand slam of... Read More
Ollie Griffiths Puts Wales Wales Rivalry Aside As Dragons Seek First Derby Win In 21 Matches
Ollie Griffiths can make a major statement for Wales inclusion when he faces Ellis Jenkins on Saturday, but he insists that is far from his mind. Instead, the Dragons openside flanker will concentrate on trying to gain a first victory for his team in their derby fixture against the Cardiff... Read More
Load More