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Swansea City Set For FA Cup Clash With Russell Martin’s Southampton
Swansea City have been forced into a reunion with former head coach Russell Martin next month after the club drew Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup. It means a trip to St. Mary’s for the Swans, who will go up against the man who left them 18 months ago.
Wales Accused Of “Cheap Shots” Ahead Of Republic Of Ireland Clash As Tensions Rise
Wales and the Republic of Ireland have created some friction to turn up the heat ahead of their Women's Euros play-off final second leg in Dublin. Tuesday’s Celtic derby will determine who secures a coveted spot at next summer’s Women’s European Championship finals.
Snooker Pays Tribute To Welsh Legend And Former World Champion Terry Griffiths
Wales’ former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after "a lengthy battle with dementia", his family has said. Griffiths' son Wayne wrote on Facebook: "To our friends and snooker followers in general, we are deeply saddened to share the news of our loss.
Cardiff Coach Matt Sherratt Backs Cameron Winnett After Wales Axe
Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt has given his backing to Cameron Winnett after his axing by Wales coach Warren Gatland. Sherratt paid a glowing tribute to Winnett following the full-back’s player of the match performance in the 31-23 victory over the Dragons at the Arms Park.
Angry Cardiff City Fans Turn On Club Over Manager Fiasco
Cardiff City fans have voiced their fury over the lack of urgency in appointing a new manager. Bluebirds fans groups have come together to write an open letter to the club’s officials, demanding action and warned a “toxic” feeling towards the club poses huge dangers.
From Rugby To Racing . . . Meet Callum Pritchard, The Welsh jockey Who’s Onto A Winner
Former scrum-half Callum Pritchard is set to make it a dozen winners this season as a jockey - and underline why he was right to switch sports from rugby to horse racing. The 23-year-old from Porth used to wear the No.9 jersey for Wattstown and came through the same Rhondda schools system as Wales internationals Kieron Assiratti and Cameron Winnett.
Luke Williams Admits Inconsistent Swansea City Are Doing His Head In
Luke Williams admitted he gave his players a bit of the hair dryer treatment after seeing them come into the break trailing 2-1 against bottom of the table Portsmouth at the Swansea.Com Stadium, before hitting back for a 2-2 draw. Matt Ritchie and Josh Murphy had given the visitors a two goal advantage in their first game in three weeks before Myles Peart-Harris harried Connor Ogilivie enough at the far post to force the ball over the line just before the break.
Filo Tiatia Fails To Break Dragons' Derby Day Cycle Of Doom But Insists It Won't Be Forever
Dragons interim coach Filo Tiatia remains optimistic of his team’s prospects, despite suffering another difficult defeat at the hands of rivals, Cardiff. The Dragons added a 19th successive loss against Cardiff to their decade-long streak, after a gruelling 31-23 defeat at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday night. Despite playing their first match under new head coach Tiatia, the Dragons failed to alter the course of their losing pattern this season.
Josh Adams Can Be The Wing Who Offers A Prayer For Wales
At a time when Welsh rugby could do with white knights who can ride to the rescue, it’s good to see the return of Josh Adams, even if it’s in blue. Adams will make his first appearance for six months when his club, Cardiff, host the Dragons on Saturday in a URC Welsh derby at the Arms Park that must attempt to lift some of the fog of gloom that hangs over Welsh rugby.
Wales Swap Goal Gifts With Ireland But The Big Prize Remains Up For Grabs
Rhian Wilkinson’s Wales squad will celebrate Christmas early before aiming to unwrap the perfect present – qualifying for Euro 2025. Honours were even between Wales and the Republic of Ireland in the first leg of their Euro play-off final on Friday as Olivia Clark’s own goal cancelled out Lily Woodham’s fine strike for the hosts.
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Welsh Players Walk Out As "Work To Rule" And Strike Threat Become Real For WRU
The Welsh Rugby Union and the Welsh regions have said there is “no room for manoeuvre” on the budget for player contracts in Wales despite the threat of strike action putting next week’s Six Nations fixture against England in jeopardy. Nigel Walker, the WRU’s interim chief executive, met with senior... Read More