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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.
Jak Jones Has Floored World No.2 . . . But He Can’t Convince His Mum To Watch
Jak Jones faces a huge task before his first World Snooker Championship semi-final appearance - persuading his mother to watch. The Welsh potter - the world No 44 - earned the biggest win of his career when he turned an 8-8 overnight score against Judd Trump into a 13-9 victory on Wednesday to reach the last four for the first time.
Anna Hursey Chases Olympic Selection In Saudi Arabia
Anna Hursey will bid to take another big step towards earning selection for the Olympic Games this week when she chases table tennis world ranking points in Saudi Arabia. The 17-year-old Wales and British number one female player broke into the world’s top 100 earlier this year and is currently ranked 97.
Terry Medwin . . . The Welshman Who Opened The Door For Pele And Then Became A Spurs Hero
For 64 years, Terry Medwin was the last Wales player to score at a World Cup. Medwin, who has died at the age of 91, scored the winner in a 2-1 play-off victory over Hungary at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. The goal set up an ultimately unsuccessful quarter-final against eventual champions Brazil – a contest decided by Pele’s first World Cup goal – but Medwin’s place in Welsh football history was secure.
Swansea City’s Wasted Half Season Leaves Them Almost Back Where They Started
It seems appropriate that Swansea City can end their season with an identical record to their current high point, achieved back in October Nothing would more clearly illustrate a wasted few months in the club’s history. If the Swans beat Millwall at home on Saturday - they are 21/20 favourites with DragonBet to do so - they will have gained four wins and a draw from the final five matches of their Championship campaign.
Drovers Skipper Jack Jones Backs Llandovery To Rumble On To Premiership Triumph
Llandovery skipper Jack Jones claims the Drovers have their sights firmly set on retaining their Indigo Premiership title as they head into Saturday’s play-off semi-final showdown against Cardiff at Church Bank (5.15pm kick off). Coach Euros Evans’ men made history by finishing top of the Premiership standings for the first time after running in nine tries to cruise to a 62-13 home win over Bridgend in their final regular league match.
Jak Jones Digs In And Rattles Judd Trump In Crucible Quarter-Final
Jak Jones looks determined to keep flying the flag for Wales deep into the second week at the World Snooker Championship. The Welsh star ensured it was a tense session for Judd Trump in their quarter-final at The Crucible in Sheffield after they finished level at 8-8 overnight.
At 366yards, Has Matt Underwood Managed The Longest Hole-In-One In Wales?
A Welsh golfer is trying to find out if he has achieved the longest hole-in-one in Wales, after sinking his tee shot on a 366 yard par 4.
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Fired Up Dragons Hint New Era Might Be More Than Mere Branding
The Dragons claimed the regional result of the weekend, with their first league victory since January. Geraint Powell was there to see it and believes the players’ win over Connacht backed up the impressive efforts of those behind the scenes. I outlined last week why elite non-Test match rugby in... Read More
Something Stirs In The Dragons' Den But It Will Take Time To Breathe Fire
In the last of the Guinness Pro 14 regional spotlights, we focus on the Dragons. Geraint Powell believes the newly-named, newly-branded, newly-owned team can stir some excitement, although patience may need to be a virtue.
Having done situation reports at the Ospreys (http://www.dai-sport.com/ospreys-ready-fly-back-shadows/), the Scarlets (http://www.dai-sport.com/scarlets-bloodline-williams-halfpenny-will-keep-pumping-top-pro14/) and the Cardiff Blues (http://www.dai-sport.com/cardiff-blues-bid-make-smaller-sums-add-long-awaited-success/),... Read More
Something Stirs In The Dragons' Den But It Will Take Time To Breathe Fire
In the last of the Guinness Pro 14 regional spotlights, we focus on the Dragons. Geraint Powell believes the newly-named, newly-branded, newly-owned team can stir some excitement, although patience may need to be a virtue.
Having done situation reports at the Ospreys (http://www.dai-sport.com/ospreys-ready-fly-back-shadows/), the Scarlets (http://www.dai-sport.com/scarlets-bloodline-williams-halfpenny-will-keep-pumping-top-pro14/) and the Cardiff Blues (http://www.dai-sport.com/cardiff-blues-bid-make-smaller-sums-add-long-awaited-success/),... Read More
Gavin Henson's Final Role in Welsh Rugby - Role Model
Gavin Henson used to sprinkle a bit of stardust over Welsh rugby. But older, wiser, and more mature, it will be more mundane qualities he brings to the Dragons – and that’s just what is required, says Robin Davey. Amid all the uncertainties surrounding Welsh rugby right now - will... Read More
Bernard Jackman Plans To Turn Lions Into Dragons At Rodney Parade
Bernard Jackman plans to recruit Warren Gatland and his Wales coaching team as part of the Dragons revolution. Head coach Jackman has ambitious plans at Rodney Parade following the Welsh Rugby Union takeover and part of those involve calling on the talents of Gatland, Rob Howley and Robin McBryde. Having... Read More
Gavin Henson Can Help Turn Muck Into Desso Gold At Rodney Parade
The Things To Do List at Newport Gwent Dragons is a long one. But Robin Davey believes a new pitch and some players to set alongside Gavin Henson should be near the very top. The Dragons have been thrown a lifeline and they finally have a chance of making progress... Read More
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