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Europe Calling but Welsh Clubs and Others Are not Rushing to Answer
European rugby used to arrive with a fanfare that sounded like the brass band section which once accompanied Shenkin the regimental goat on Wales’ international days. A bit old-fashioned, maybe, but you knew it was going to be worth hanging around to watch the action.
Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Insists Now He’s At The Wheel, He Can Deal
Cardiff City boss Omer Riza insists he will have money to spend in order to bolster his squad during the January transfer window. Riza, who had been serving as the Bluebirds’ interim manager, was officially appointed on a contract running until the end of the season on Thursday.
Ton Up For Taine As Basham Gets Ready For Dragons Celebrations
Taine Basham is all set to join the Dragons centurion club when his side hosts Montpellier in Round 1 of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade. The Welsh international back row man made his debut six years ago when he faced the Scarlets against Scarlets in January 2018.
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.
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Tributes Paid To Tony Brown, The Man Who Brought The World’s Stars To Newport
Tony Brown, one of the greatest benefactors Welsh rugby has seen, had died at the age of 86. The owner and chairman of Bisley Office Furniture, his business acumen, vision and considerable financial backing for Newport RFC and then the Dragons allowed rugby fans in Gwent to experience some fantastic... Read More
Packed Houses, Ref Shoving, And Racism . . . Former All Black Recalls His Time At Rodney Parade
Way back in 2001 Newport were expected to sign legendary South African scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen. But after much fanfare the deal fell through and the Black & Ambers were left with 12-cap All Black Ofisa Tonu'u instead. He may have been second choice, but Tonu'u turned into a... Read More
Why Gareth Davies's WRU Reforms Must Mean One Thing Leads To Another
Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies is grappling with reform of the game and has already declared an intention to slim down a bloated system. But Geraint Powell argues it’s how the various parts of that system fit together that really counts. Last month, I looked at the question of... Read More
Dragons Upturn Could Take Three Years, Says WRU Chief
Welsh rugby chief Martyn Phillips has warned there will be no quick fix for the governing body owned Newport Gwent Dragons. The Welsh Rugby Union chief executive insists playing matters will take immediate priority at Rodney Parade, but says it will be two or three years before effective change takes... Read More
Newport Goes To The Polls . . . But Does The Rugby Club Go To The Wall?
It’s make your mind up time at Newport RFC. To back, or not to back, that is the question. Robin Davey sets the scene before Tuesday evening’s crucial vote. D-day has arrived when the future of the three teams playing at historic Rodney Parade will be sorted one way or... Read More
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