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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.
Rob Page Expects To Stay As Wales Boss As Steve Cooper And Osian Roberts Wait In The Wings
Rob Page wants to continue as Wales manager and expects the Football Association of Wales to keep him in post. Despite failing to make this summer’s Euro 2024 finals in Germany after losing Tuesday night’s play-off final against Poland in heartbreaking fashion on penalties, the national team boss is determined to stay on.
Rob Page Reflects On "Cruel" Defeat As Dan James Miss Ends Euro Dream
Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland. Dan James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium. Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. One kick away from qualifying and it hurts.
Poland In Confident Mood Their Mental Strength Will Be Too Much For Wales
Poland manager Michal Probierz insists his team will have sufficient mental strength to end Wales’ Euro dream in Cardiff on Tuesday night. The Poles finished third in their qualifying group behind Albania and the Czech Republic but demolished Estonia 5-1 in their play-off semi-final to set up the Cardiff showdown.
Richie Pugh Names Wales U18s Squad With Steffan Emanuel As Skipper
Wales Under U18 men’s head coach Richie Pugh has selected his 26-player squad to travel to Parma, Italy for the 2024 U18 Men’s Six Nations Rugby Festival - captained by Steffan Emanuel. The third edition of the tournament, which sees Portugal and Georgia incorporated for the first time, opens on Saturday 30th March with each side playing three 70-minute matches across the week.
Young Blood Has Put Wales On Verge Of Another Euro Dream, Says Rob Page
Rob Page has admitted the World Cup in Qatar was an eye-opener that convinced him Wales needed younger, more athletic players if they were to make the Euro 2024 finals. That realisation could pay significant reward on Tuesday night when Wales host Poland in a play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium, with a place in Germany this summer at stake.
Wales And Poland Fans Warned Over Use Of Flares
Wales and Poland fans have been warned not to bring pyrotechnic devices to Tuesday’s Euro 2024 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium. Seven Poland fans were arrested following a Nations League game between the two countries in Cardiff 18 months ago, including four for possession of pyrotechnics.
Osian Roberts Is The Welsh King Of Como . . . And Is Guiding Them Towards Italy’s Best
Kingmaker Osian Roberts – the coach who has guided the careers of Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira – is finally wearing the crown himself in Italy and loving every minute. Roberts is currently head coach at Italian club Como and has taken them to fourth place in Serie B, poised for a promotion push over the next few weeks that could see him facing giants like Juventus, Inter and AC Milan next season.
Connor Roberts Looks To Avoid Any Close Shaves For Wales Against Poland
Connor Roberts insists he is bristling for a fight against Robert Lewandowski and Poland on Tuesday night. Roberts has embarked on long unbeaten Championship runs at Burnley and Leeds over the last two seasons after putting his razor away and growing a moustache.
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Wales Skipper Dewi Lake Says Beating The Baby Blacks Means Nothing . . . Until They Win Against England
Dewi Lake has insisted the Wales U20 victory over New Zealand will count for nothing if they don’t go on to beat England. Skipper Lake joined a small and elite band of Welsh captains who have led a national side to victory over New Zealand as his youngsters won a... Read More
New Coach Lifts Wales Netball Ahead Of Games
There is a new buoyancy in and around netball in Wales.
Australian coach Julie Hoornweg has taken charge of the Welsh team ahead of the Commonwealth Games and Celtic Dragons, who have earned their first Vitality Netball Superleague victory.
Dragons defeated Surrey Storm 55-50 at the Wales Sport National Centre.
Goalshooter Chelsea Lewis,... Read More
Storm Emma Stops Storm Manchester Heading South
Storm Emma has struck a blow in Cardiff Bay – and forced another Storm to stay away.
Cardiff Devils were scheduled to play Manchester Storm in a crucial Elite League fixture on Friday, but that clash has been postponed.
The match was a 3,000-plus sell-out, but the bad weather across Britain means... Read More
Cardiff Devils Blowing Up A Storm In Their Quest For Elite League Glory
Cardiff Devils have two highly potent forward lines plus excellent back-up lines as they fire up their quest for Elite League honours this season. Joey Martin, Jake Morissette and Patrick Asselin are undoubtedly the first line, while Chris Culligan, Layne Ulmer and Sean Bentivoglio are shaping up as a highly... Read More
Netminder Bowns Thanks His Devils D-Men As They Reach For The Stars
Goalie Ben Bowns has paid... Read More