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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.
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Ammanford United . . . The Swansea City Old Boys' Club With A Heart Of Gold
Ammanford AFC enjoyed a thumping 5-2 win over Undy Athletic in the JD Cymru South League at the weekend. A vital three points for the home side, taking them up to 12th place in the 16-team table and 10 points clear of their visitors who are one spot off the... Read More
Exiles v Stags Play-Offs Repeat Opens Newport Season
Mansfield are first visitors to Newport County on the opening day of 2019-20 in a repeat of the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final first leg from last season.
That fixture is at Rodney Parade on Saturday, August 3 (3pm).
County’s final game of the season will be against Northampton Town at... Read More
James Scores Crucial Winner For Home Town Club
Llanelli-born James Loveridge struck a crucial blow for his home town club in Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League.
The former Swansea City youth forward, who has also played for MK Dons, Newport County and Port Talbot, scored the only goal for Llanelli Town in their top of the table clash with... Read More
County Manager Flynn Rues The One That Got Away
Newport County signed five players, but manager Michael Flynn was still ruing the one that got away.
“I would have liked the one player who I was chasing for about six weeks but it wasn’t to be,” said Flynn.
“He’s a regular in a Championship squad now so I knew it was... Read More
Cool Kane Scores Cup Tie Winner For Penybont FC
Former Cardiff City youth player Kane Owen fired Penybont FC’s winner in their JD Welsh Cup tie against Undy Athletic.
Defender Owen, 22, kept his cool to scored from a penalty during the last few seconds of the extra 30 minutes.
A few weeks earlier Penybont crushed Undy 8-1 in a league... Read More
Former West Ham Striker Signs For Newport County
Newport County have started their pre-season training programme just over a fortnight before their first friendly at Undy Athletic.
Manager Mike Flynn will again have coach Wayne Hatswell and first team consultant Lennie Lawrence working alongside him, while County currently have 20 players in their squad.
Winger Jennison Myrie-Williams is the only... Read More
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