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Omer Riza gets Cardiff City Job . . . But Only Until End Of Season
Cardiff City have appointed interim manager Omer Riza as boss on a contract until the end of the season. The Bluebirds announced the move on Thursday prior to Riza’s 13th match in charge at home to Watford on Saturday. Riza took over in September following the dismissal of former manager Erol Bulut, when the club were bottom of the Championship with just one point from their opening six matches.
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.
Squash
Aled Sion Davies Praises The Integration Of Para and Able Bodied Sport . . . As Team Wales Enjoy Successful Commonwealth Games
By Harry Corish
Wales' greatest male track and field para athlete, Aled Sion Davies, has labelled the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games a fantastic success for integrating para and able bodied sport together as the Games draws to a close tonight with the closing ceremony.
Davies, who won yet another gold in... Read More
Arch Way To The Future . . . Archie Turnbull Wants To Be Welsh Squash's Next Joel Makin
Joel Makin has underlined his status as Britain’s No.1 male squash player – and world No.9 – with a stunning win over world No.3 Mohamed Elshorbagy to win the Manchester Open title. But who’s following behind him? It could be 14-year-old Archie Turnbull, who has revealed Makin is his role... Read More
Welsh Star Joel Makin Stays At No.8 In Latest World Rankings
By Hannah Blackwell
Joel Makin has retained his position as the eighth-best male squash player in the world after the latest global squash rankings.
The Welsh star stays comfortably inside the world’s top 10 following his recent runners-up spot at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.
Makin was beaten 3-0 (11-6, 11-5,... Read More
Padel: A Cross Between Tennis And Squash . . . How The Fastest Growing Sport Has Landed In Wales
It’s the new year, so perhaps it’s time to try a new sport. Padel is the new kid on the block – fast and furious and rapidly growing, it’s already got the backing of some major names as Lucy Rees discovers.
Padel. Ever heard of it? Probably not. Well, it’s a... Read More
Wales' Joel Makin Recieves Praise From Opponent In The Squash US Open After Defeat
By Lucy Rees
Egyptian Tarek Momen has defeated Welshman Joel Makin to reach his first U.S. Open final.
Makin beat defending champion, Egyptian Ali Farag, in the quarter-finals but wasn't able to defeat Tarek Momen, battling an 11-9, 5-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8 victory.
Momen said: “He’s unreal, he never gives up, it’s one of... Read More
Joel Aiming To Complete Welsh Title Treble In Nationals
A Welsh squash player is set to complete a hat-trick of titles at the AJ Bell British Squash Championship in Nottingham.
Cardiff-born Tesni Evans, the World number nine who now lives in North Wales, won the women’s crown in 2018 and 2019, while Joel Making is through to the men’s final... Read More
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