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Wales Stars Of Tomorrow Can Give Bright Finish To A Gloomy Season
At a time when the judgements on Welsh rugby tend mostly to be harsh ones, it would be easy to dismiss this weekend’s Judgement Day as almost an irrelevance when it comes to the business end of the United Rugby Championship. After all, the Ospreys need a series of unlikely and complicated results on the final weekend in order to sneak into the play-offs.
Rob Page Leaves Out Aaron Ramsey . . . But Keeps Door Open For Quick Return
Rob Page is confident Aaron Ramsey will play for Wales again after leaving his veteran captain out of the squad for two summer friendlies. Ramsey has been plagued by injury since returning to hometown club Cardiff last summer.
Rhys Ruddock Plans Coaching Journey . . . . Following In Footsteps Of His Father, Mike
Rhys Ruddock has paid tribute to his family, including father Mike, after announcing this season would be his last. Ruddock will end a hugely successful 15-year stretch this month when he plays his final match for Leinster – bringing down the curtain on one of the most decorated careers of any player raised in Wales.
Former Wales Star Andy King Backs Maresca Magic To Pep Up Chelsea
Wales’ Leicester City title winner Andy King believes Chelsea have been attracted to making Enzo Maresca their new head coach because of the Pep Guardiola factor. Chelsea are reportedly in advanced talks to appoint Leicester boss Maresca, the 44-year-old Italian who until last summer was Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City.
Three Wise Men Looking For A Star On Judgement Day
There will be three very interested spectators at Cardiff City Stadium at Judgement Day on Saturday all hoping for different things out of the regional double-header. The traditional derbyfest ends the season for the four Welsh teams in the United Rugby Championship – unless the Ospreys can squeeze into the play-offs.
One In Five Footballers Are Using Snus
Around one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both. Snus is a tobacco product in a sachet, similar to a small tea bag, which is placed under the lip and releases nicotine into the bloodstream.
Jeremiah Azu Looking To Conquer Rome After Making History Books
Jeremiah Azu will be gunning for glory at the European Champions in Rome in June.
Gareth Davies . . . The Striking Bright Light In A Dark Season For The Scarlets
The “phenomenal” Gareth Davies has been likened to a top striker in football having just reached a major career landmark. Wales scrum-half Davies took his tally of league tries up to 50 with a double in the Scarlets’ victory over Zebre Parma in the last round of BKT URC matches.
Llantwit Fardre Turn On The Power To Take Cup Glory
At the end of what has been an up and down season, Llantwit Fardre saved their best for last to secure Worthington’s Mid District Division Two Cup glory. A first half five-try blitz set Fardre up for a 47-27 victory over their Two East Central counterparts Cilfynydd at Sardis Road.
Cambrian Welfare Clinch Double After Beating Nelson
Cambrian Welfare rounded off a triumphant campaign as they came from behind to beat Nelson, 43-27 at Sardis Road and secure the Worthington’s Mid District Division One Cup. It bagged a second piece of silverware of the season for the Welfare, who had already been crowned champions of Division One East Central to earn promotion to next season’s new look Championship.
World Aquatics Championships
Matt Richards And Medi Harris Take Bronze And Book Olympic Relay Spot For GB
Matt Richards and Medi Harris have... Read More
Hector Pardoe Ready For Olympic Redemption In Paris After Stunning Swim
Hector Pardoe proved himself to be an Olympic gold medal contender this summer with a sensational bronze medal at the World Aquatics Championships. The Welsh star – Britain’s leading marathon swimmer – finished third in the 10km marathon swim on Qatar to clinch his place at the Paris Olympics later... Read More
Matt Richards Leads Five-Star Group Of Welsh Swimmers Eyeing Olympic Glory
World champion Matt Richards heads five Welsh swimmers who have been invited on to British Swimming’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2023-2024 season. With just over nine months to go until the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, world and Olympic gold medal winner Richards is joined by Daniel Jervis,... Read More
Matt Richards Is Now World No.1 . . . But The Wales Hero Can Cope, Says Mark Foster
Matt Richards is “fearless” and could thrive under the pressure of having a “target on his back” according to Great Britain swimming legend Mark Foster. As Richards basks in the glory of becoming Wales’ first swimming world champion and one of the global stars of the sport, Foster believes the... Read More
Matt Richards . . . Wales' New King Of The World At 20
Matt Richards has revealed he feels “incredible” after becoming Wales’ first swimming world champion. The 20-year-old won the 200m freestyle gold at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan on Tuesday to become one of the global superstars of the sport. Richards – already an Olympic champion with Great Britain in... Read More
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