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Scarlets' Taine Plumtree Aims To Take A Bite Out Of The Old Man When He Faces Sharks
There will be a very special father and son reunion in the United Rugby Championship this weekend as John and Taine Plumtree find themselves in opposing camps. If things had worked out differently, they could have been together at the Hollywoodbets Sharks as coach John was keen to bring his boy over to Durban from New Zealand. But Taine, who was born in Swansea while his dad was coaching there, opted to go down the Wales route, joining the Scarlets from the Blues Super Rugby side.
Toby Booth . . . Pumped And Primed As Welsh Rugby's Only Success Story
When Toby Booth was once asked if he felt pressure as a regional rugby coach in Wales, he responded: “Pressure? Pressure’s for tyres! “What I have is a fantastic opportunity.” These days Booth is fully pumped and primed as the biggest – some might say the only – success story in the Welsh game.
Mark Williams Leaves Doubts Over Crucible Return After First Round Defeat
Mark Williams admitted he does not know whether he has played his last World Snooker Championship match after he suffered a dramatic 10-9 defeat to Si Jiahui in the first round. The Welsh three-times champion was knocked out at the opening stage in an epic clash as Si continued his love affair with the Crucible by following up last year’s surprise run to the semi-finals. While Si will face Jak Jones in the second round, Williams confessed he did not know whether a return to the Crucible is on the cards but appeared to rule out immediate retirement.
Wales Star Neco Williams Facing FA Action After Blast At Officials
Neco Williams could be in hot water with the FA after comments he made following Nottingham Forest’s controversial 2-0 defeat to Everton. The Wales defender has been asked by the FA to explain remarks he made after the match on Sunday which appeared to suggest officials were biased in favour of the top clubs.
Cardiff City And Perry Ng . . . The Possible Options For The Bluebirds’ Best Player This Season
Perry Ng has been one of the few Cardiff City consistent success stories this season, during a campaign that has had plenty of ups and downs. Before last weekend’s 2-1 home victory over Southampton, Bluebirds manager Erol Bulut confirmed that a number of other clubs had enquired about the availability of Ng ahead of the summer transfer window.
Ellis Jenkins Plans One Last Cardiff Arms Park Goodbye
Ellis Jenkins is determined to bow out with one more match at Cardiff Arms Park before he brings down the curtain on an illustrious career. The Wales international has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season after worsening knee problems.
Wales Netball Land Title Sponsor For National League
Wales Netball have secured a new title sponsor for their National League, which will now be known as the FleetEV National League. It’s a significant step for the revamped domestic competition which is only in its second year.
Paragolfer Wheelchair Backed To Transform Disabled Golf In South Wales
Golf is opening up to disabled people across Wales thanks to a new all-terrain wheelchair that raises players to a safe standing position. The “Paragolfer” lifts and supports the user over the ball, allowing the golfer to make a safe swing and connect with the ball.
Welsh Prospect James Ashfield Following In Footsteps Of Golfing Giants
Welsh golfer James Ashfield has won the European Nations Cup in Sotogrande, following in the footsteps of players such as Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia.
You’re The Future . . . Cian Ashford Tipped For Big Things By Cardiff City Clubmate
Cardiff City’s match-winning teenager Cian Ashford has been described as “the future of the club” by teammate Famara Diedhiou. The high praise came after Ashford scored a brilliant winner for the Bluebirds at the weekend as they beat Southampton, 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.
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Wales Send In The New Breed To Keep World Cup Momentum
Wales’ starting line-up against Portugal on Saturday is littered with players who could provide foundation stones for teams way beyond the current World Cup. Exeter locks Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza are just 20 and 21, centre Mason Grady is 21, wing Louis Rees-Zammit 22 and captain Dewi Lake only... Read More
Wales New Boy Christ Tshiunza Completes Epic Journey To World Cup Debut
Christ Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales. Tshiunza’s journey has taken him from his birthplace – Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – to Exeter Chiefs, via Whitchurch High School in Cardiff after he and... Read More
The Ponty Carpenter Who’s Off To Tour With Canada
Sion Parry is hoping to make the leap from carpenter and semi-pro rugby player to become an international this summer after being called up into the Canadian national squad. The tough as teak Pontypridd openside enjoyed a stellar season in the Indigo Premiership at Sardis Road last winter and... Read More
Poppy-Grace Stickler Earns GB Call For World Challenge Series
Poppy-Grace Stickler will once again be representing Great Britain next month after earning selection for the upcoming FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series event in Osijek, Croatia. Team Wales Commonwealth Games star Stickler, 16, will be accompanied to Croatia by women’s artistic head national coach Tracey Skirton-Davies for the competition,... Read More
Poppy Day . . . Stickler Joins Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton And Geraint Thomas On Whitchurch Wall Of Wonder
Gymnast Poppy Stickler is the latest pupil to be honoured in Whitchurch High School’s renowned Hall of Fame. Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas already grace the walls of the most famous sporting school in Wales. Now it’s the turn of Sticker. The Cardiff pupil – who turns 16... Read More
Whitchurch High Is At It Again. . . As Welsh Rugby Prospect Christ Tshiunza Craves The Same Success As Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas
By Steffan Thomas
The walls inside Whitchurch High School are already lined with pictures of famous Welsh internationals but they need to find room for another.
Alongside the photographs of the school’s most famous sons – Gareth Bale, Geraint Thomas and Sam Warburton – some space must be found for Christ... Read More
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