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Kenfig Hill Go All Out For New All-Weather Training Base
A new training facility has been hailed as a “game changer” by the Welsh grass roots rugby club which has benefited from the project. Kenfig Hill RFC, in the Ospreys region, was selected from more than 30 entries as winners of the BKT Power Zone competition.
Former Swansea City Boss Russell Martin On Shaky Ground At Southampton
Former Swansea City head coach Russell Martin knows he and his Soputhampton team are under intense pressure after fans tunred on them following their latest defeat. Martin – who quit the Swans 18 months ago and took Saints up into the Premier League – is under the cosh with his team rock bbottom and adrift after a 5-1 home defeat to Chelse.
Rhian Wilkinson and Craig Bellamy . . . Two Outsiders with the Skills to Come in From the Cold
Sometimes it pays to look beyond the obvious as Welsh footballl seems to be proving with both Craig Bellamy and Rhian Wilkinson. The former is still unbeaten after being named men’s national senior coach six games ago, while the latter is heading for the Euros next summer with the senior women.
Ryder Cup Cash Clash Divides Europe From USA
Tiger Woods hopes American golfers get five million dollars each to play in the Ryder Cup next September and give the money to charity. Players – including Welsh stars like Jamie Donaldson, Phil Price, Ian Woosnam and Brian Huggett - have competed in the Ryder Cup for nearly a century without receiving appearance fees, but that could change for the 2025 contest at Bethpage Black in New York.
Joey Williams Dreaming Of More Glory As Cymoedd Face Llandovery In College Shoot- Out
Joey Williams had a sleepless night after leading Coleg Y Cymoedd to an amazing 49-46 semi-final win over Ysgol Glantaf to reach Thursday evening’s WSC U18 Rugby final against reigning champions Llandovery College at the Principality Stadium. Now, the scrum-half is hoping to have a peaceful night on the eve of the big day out in the Welsh capital without the nerves getting the better of his slumber.
Save The Date: Euro Finals Draw For Wales Is December 16
Wales fans will have to wait until December 16 to find out their group opponents at UEFA Women's Euro 2025. The last seven places at the tournament in Switzerland have been decided by the play-offs, with Wales reaching the first major tournament finals in their history after overcoming the Republic of Ireland.
Nelson Jardim Upbeat After Newport County Prove Their Resolve
Newport County manager Nelson Jardim hailed his team’s character after they battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Dons cruised into a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Alistair Smith and Matty Stevens, but Michael Spellman got a goal back to keep the visitors in the match.
Jess Fishlock Finally Completes 18-Year Journey As Wales Take Giant Final Step
More than 50 years after losing their first-ever international match, 3-2, to Ireland, Wales finally turned the tables. Their reward, after earning a thrilling 3-2 aggregate victory in their Euro 2025 play-off, is the country’s first-ever qualification for a major women’s tournament.
Dragons’ Ollie Griffiths Reveals New Perspective Brought By Health Scare
Ollie Griffiths has revealed his gratitude for the perspective given to him by the health issues which have forced him to retire from rugby. The Dragons and Wales back row man has spoken of his new attitude to his life on and off the field after hanging up his boots at the age of 29 due to illness.
Wales Stand Firm In Dublin To Create Their Own Piece Of History
Wales made history by qualifying for their first major tournament after goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones gave them a 2-1 Euro 2025 play-off second leg victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. hian Wilkinson’s team triumphed 3-2 on aggregate as they progressed to next summer’s European Championship in Switzerland.
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Newport RFC Kickstart 150th Birthday Bash With Three Wins
Newport have kicked-off their 150th anniversary season in fine style with big pre-season wins over Usk, Brecon and Blackheath. The Black & Ambers are hoping to go one better than the runners-up spot they finished in during last season’s Indigo Premiership campaign. The previous season they were runners-up in the... Read More
Newport County Feeling Right At Home After Christmas
Newport County complete their fixtures for 2018 with back-to-back League Two home matches at Rodney Parade.
Forest Green Rovers, County’s rivals from just over the Severn Bridge, are visitors to Newport on Boxing Day, while Crawley Town make the trio on Saturday, December 29 (both 3pm).
Manager Michael Flynn and his Newport... Read More
Newport Manager Flynn 'Gutted' By AwayDay Draw
Newport County manager Michael Flynn admitted he felt ‘gutted’ after his teams 1-1 League Two draw against Forest Green Rovers away.
“We were the better team and deserved the three points,” said Flynn.
“Rovers took the lead via an own goal and we missed a penalty so I’m a little gutted. The... Read More
Flynn's Exiles Hit The Road To Unbeaten Forest Green
Newport County AFC travel 50 miles to Gloucestershire for their League Two clash with Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn, Nailsworth (3pm).
Rovers are unbeaten this season, while County could go top if they beat their hosts in what is effectively at Severnside derby.
Forest Green are one of five teams... Read More
Old Farts Power Into The South West En Route To Torquay
The Old Farts have crossed the border into England.
The boys and girls who have taken up the challenge of cycling from Cardiff to Torquay swept across the old Severn Bridge and Aust for their first stop.
The first section from Roath Park Rec and across the River Severn took around three... Read More