LATEST NEWS
Cardiff Dragons’ Jacqui Newton Reaches For The Stars, The Play-Offs, And Glamorgan Cricket
Cardiff Dragons goal defence Jacqui Newton insists the team can still make it to the Netball Super League play-offs for the first time in 11 years. Newton – one of three players either born or raised in Australia at the Welsh franchise – is convinced a victory away at fourth-placed Severn Stars on Sunday can revitalise their play-off bid.
Wales U20 Pair Bid To Lead Newport To Premiership Final
Last weekend both Che Hope and Joe Westwood were playing against Connacht for the Dragons in the BKT United Rugby Championship, but this Saturday they will be taking on a different challenge. The two Wales U20 caps will be leading the charge for Newport as they attempt to reach the final of the Indigo Premiership when they host Ebbw Vale at Newport Stadium. To some it may appear to be a step down, but that’s not how either of them see it.
Rob Edwards Vows To Keep Fighting For Premier League Survival With Luton
Rob Edwards has promised his Luton Town side will “keep going” after a 1-1 draw with Everton at Kenilworth Road saw them miss the chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. The former Wales defender is battling to keep his club in the top flight and continue flying the flag for his country.
The Last Day Magnificent Seven as Welsh Players Chase Promotion To The Premier League
Seven Welsh players have the opportunity to head towards the Premier League on Saturday – although not all of them will make it. The Championship promotion odds are certainly stacked against the Leeds United quartet of Ethan Ampadu, Dan James, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts.
Luke Rowe Insists Now Is The Right Time To Retire
Luke Rowe has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the 2024 season, a year earlier than originally planned. The 34-year-old signed a new two-year contract with the Ineos Grenadiers in October last year, but has not raced since suffering a concussion in a crash at the E3 Saxo Classic in March and said that had been a factor in his decision.
Page-Turner . . . Macs Provides Max Value To Llandovery Title Bid
Llandovery are the best rugby team in Wales outside of the regional structure and they can prove that status once more this weekend. With none of the four regions in action – having long ago departed the scene of European competition – it gives a welcome opportunity in Wales to shine a light on what else is going on.
Jak Jones Overcomes Shaky Start To Open Route To World Championship Final
Jak Jones secured a solid base from which to chase his debut appearance in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Kyren Wilson and David Gilbert also battled to stalemate at the Crucible.
Dragons Go South Again For Second Big Capture For Next Season
The Dragons have signed Australian centre Harry Wilson – the son of former Wallabies captain David Wilson – for next season. Just days after announcing the capture of Tongan back row Solomone Funaki, it’s another statement move by the region.
Wrexham Plan Big Stadium Upgrade To Match Towering Ambitions
Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds plan to develop the club’s SToK Racecourse home into a stadium with up to 55,000 seats. The Red Dragons will be playing in League One next season after back-to-back promotions and attracting a worldwide fan-base following the success of the FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and the presence of their Hollywood A-listers.
Geraint Thomas Insists No “Stupid Mountain Time Trial” Suits Him Just Fine At Giro
Geraint Thomas insists he and his Ineos Grenadiers team are primed for a tilt at the Giro d'Italia title on a route that should suit him better than last year's edition. The runner-up in the 2023 Giro, Thomas was leading the race until the mountain time-trial on day 20 in which he was leap-frogged at the last by eventual winner Primoz Roglic.
Uefa Champions League
Tasmanian Limbrick Hopes The Devil Is In The Detail As TNS Look To Navigate UCL Qualifiers
By Matthew Burgess
Australian manager Anthony Limbrick is hoping his trio of summer signings will help The New Saints overcome Northern Irish outfit Linfield on Tuesday night (7.00).
It’s been a mere 65 days since Limbrick’s Saints wound up their 2021/22 season by lifting the Welsh Cup, but they return to action... Read More
Saints Bang In Goals Preparing For Champions League
The New Saints are going goal crazy during their pre-season build-up to European Champions League football.
Manager Scott Ruscoe and his TNS players won 6-1 against fellow Welsh Premier League team Barry Town United at Jenner Park, taking their tally to 23 goals scored with two conceded in their first three... Read More
Battling Saints Almost Produce Epic Champions League Comeback
THE NEW SAINTS 4 KF SHKENDIJA 0 (KF SHKENDIJA WIN 5-4 ON AGG)
No team in the history of the UEFA Champions League has progressed from a 5-0 first leg deficit, but The New Saints will be wondering what might have been after almost staging a truly remarkable comeback against KF... Read More
The New Saints Suffer European Set-Back In Macedonia
The New Saints suffered a nightmare start to their Champions League qualifying campaign after Besart Ibraimi hit four goals as the Saints were thumped 5-0 by Macedonian side KF Shkendijai.
The Saints travelled to Macedonia for the first qualifying round, first leg tie in good spirits after a positive pre-season campaign... Read More
The New Saints Have A New Look Ahead Of Latest European Push
Perennial Welsh Premier League champions The New Saints launch their latest attempt at making it through to the main stages of European competition in Macedonia tonight (7.15).
The New Saints face Macedonian champions KF Shkendija in the first qualifying round of the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League and despite there being little... Read More
Load More