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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

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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.

Welsh Prospect James Ashfield Following In Footsteps Of Golfing Giants

Welsh golfer James Ashfield has won the European Nations Cup in Sotogrande, following in the footsteps of players such as Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia.

You’re The Future . . . Cian Ashford Tipped For Big Things By Cardiff City Clubmate

Cian Ashford Cardiff City
Cardiff City’s match-winning teenager Cian Ashford has been described as “the future of the club” by teammate Famara Diedhiou. The high praise came after Ashford scored a brilliant winner for the Bluebirds at the weekend as they beat Southampton, 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Ioan Cunningham Insists He Can Stop The Rot After Defeat No.7 For Wales

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Ioan Cunningham has claimed Wales can avoid a Six Nations wooden spoon by beating Italy - even though his team have done little this season to spread that faith. The Wales coach insists his team can turn things around in their final match of the Women’s Guinness Six Nations, despite another huge defeat in the fourth round of matches, Wales’ seventh in succession.

Elfyn Evans' Joy Turns To Agony In Croatia

Elfyn Evans suffered a roller-coaster of emotions as he had to settle for second place after a dramatic Sunday on Rally Croatia.

regional rugby

Dan Lydiate . . . Doing It All Over Again, But This Time For Dad

Throughout his career, Dan Lydiate has demonstrated a driven determination to fight his way back from injury. After all, this is someone who broke his neck while playing rugby as a teenager and is still going strong some 16 years later. Yet his motivation for returning from his latest lay-off... Read More

We Were Split, But Now We Are Healed, Insists Wales Coach Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland has revealed that a threat of possible player strike action before Wales’s Six Nations game against England caused “quite a significant split” and “tension” within his squad. Wales head to Rome for a Six Nations appointment with Italy on Saturday after losing their opening three games. Another defeat... Read More

Dragons' Lair At Ebbw Vale Is A Loss Leader . . . But No Lost Cause

The Dragons are on the road. Next month they will take on Edinburgh in the Guinness Pro 14 at Ebbw Vale’s Eugene Cross Park, rather than at Rodney Parade. Geraint Powell says it will lose money – but gain fans and regional momentum. When the Dragons announced on 5 January... Read More

How to Make The Dregs From The British And Irish Cup Taste A Little Less Sour

The British and Irish Cup could be the most unloved tournament in rugby history, but Geraint Powell insists it doesn’t have to be this way. But, he argues, it requires a change of outlook as well as of the participating teams. “Events, dear boy. Events.” Harold MacMillan memorably described the greatest difficulty with... Read More

Time To Move On Past Regional Rugby's Naming Rights . . . And Wrongs

Regional rugby has been around for 13 years - soon to be 14 as we head towards 2017 - but the name-calling over names shows no signs of going away. Robin Davey says the label-obsessed regions tend to be those in the east of Wales, where the teams have been... Read More