JD Cymru North

Blood and Thunder . . . Airbus v Holywell Promises Full-On Cup Tie

The Welsh Blood Service League Cup quarter-finals will be the main focus of attention for JD Cymru North clubs this Saturday.

Dave Jones | Jan 16, 2026
Joel Ward of Swansea City. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City Plan Joel Ward Switch to Cover Kaelan Casey Departure

New Swansea City loan signing Joel Ward could soon be pressed into service as an emergency centre-back, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Jan 16, 2026
A young Welsh cycling fan dons a Geraint Thomas mask.  Pic: Owen Morgan

Le Tour du Taff! . . . Historic Cardiff Tour de France Date Confirmed for 2027

Wales will host the Tour de France for the first time in its history in 2027, with a landmark stage from Welshpool to Cardiff on Sunday 4 July confirmed as part of the race’s Grand Départ in the UK.

Paul Jones | Jan 15, 2026
New Newport County striker James Crole. Pic: NCFC

Newport County New Boys Insist They Can Create Another Great Escape

Newport County newcomers James Crole and Tanatswa Nyakuhwa believe they can help lift their new club out of the dreaded relegation zone, as James Townley reports.

James Townley | Jan 15, 2026
Filo Tiatia, head coach, Dragons. Pic. Alamy

Filo Tiatia Mixes it up at the Dragons Again and Insists Europe Matters

Filo Tiatia has made sweeping changes to his Dragons side for the second successive week.

David Williams | Jan 15, 2026
Brian Barry-Murphy, head coach, Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Still in the Dark Over Cardiff City Transfer Ban

Brian Barry-Murphy has admitted he has no idea when Cardiff City’s transfer embargo will be lifted.

Gareth James | Jan 15, 2026
Vitor Matos Manager of Swansea City embraces Ji-Sung Eom of Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Could be Championship Manager of the Month for December . . . and Maybe January, too

Vitor Matos has been nominated for the Championship manager of the month award for December after four wins from six games, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 15, 2026
Christian Fuchs, manager of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

James Crole Aims to Prove Cymru Premier Goals Can Transform into Newport County Survival

James Crole insists his move to Newport County is the natural next step in a journey shaped by rising standards in the Cymru Premier, as Paul Jones reports.

Paul Jones | Jan 14, 2026
FAW chief executive Noel Mooney. Pic: Alamy

FAW and Noel Mooney Have Plenty to Aim for and Improve in 2026

Noel Mooney may have penned a new deal with the FAW last week, but the progress made in many areas needs to be reflected across the whole of Welsh football, reports Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 14, 2026
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi in action for Sheffield United. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City Still Hopeful of Signing Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

Swansea City are still keen on signing Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan, despite Vitor Matos suggesting other clubs were in the queue.

Gareth James | Jan 14, 2026
Kristian Dacey, head coach, Brecon. Pic: Alamy

Former Wales Star Kristian Dacey Finally Gets Lift Off at Brecon

Brecon head coach Kristian Dacey was both happy and relieved after his team finally secured their maiden victory of the Admiral Premiership campaign.

Rob Cole | Jan 13, 2026
Nigel Davies is back in charge at the Scarlets. Pic: Scarlets Rugby

Nigel Davies Vows to Stop the Rot as Scarlets Push Button Marked Re-set

Nigel Davies has vowed to spark a revival at the Scarlets after returning to the region as interim director of rugby for the remainder of the season.

Graham Thomas | Jan 13, 2026
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo celebrates with teammates. Pic: Alamy.

Wrexham’s Greatest . . . The Five Wonders of the Phil Parkinson Universe

Whenever Wrexham appear to have hit their peak, Phil Parkinson's side go on to achieve the unthinkable, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 13, 2026
Dale McIntosh is now coaching at Pontypool.

“Chief” is Back Calling the Shots . . . as Dale McIntosh Bids to Raise the Fallen Giant at Pontypool

Dale McIntosh is loving life at Pontypool and has backed the team to return to winning ways as he looks to help transform their fortunes, as Carl Field reports.

Carl Field | Jan 13, 2026
What's on in Wales

DragonSports Welsh Sporting Calendar

The pool stages of European rugby comes to an end this weekend, with all four Welsh teams still in the hunt for the knockout stages.

Gareth James | Jan 12, 2026
Andy Fisher of Swansea City is beaten in the penalty shoot-out. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Admits Swansea City Blew it After Wasteful FA Cup Exit

Vitor Matos admitted Swansea City squandered a golden opportunity to progress in the FA Cup after their dramatic third-round exit on penalties against West Brom.

Rob Cole | Jan 12, 2026
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel. Pic: Alamy

Scarlets’ Surviving European Hopes Prove Just how Strange a Tournament the Champions Cup has Become

It says much about the weirdness of the current European Champions Cup format that the Scarlets are still in the hunt for silverware, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Jan 12, 2026
Corniel van Zyl, coach of Cardiff Rugby. Pic. Alamy

Cardiff Make it Through . . . Thanks to Corniel van Zyl and a bit of Faith

Corniel van Zyl has insisted his decision to rotate selection and trust the depth of Cardiff’s squad has breathed fresh life into their season.

David Williams | Jan 12, 2026
Yousef Salech of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City can Last the Pace

Brian Barry-Murphy has insisted there remains a lot more to come from League One leaders Cardiff City, despite another draw that has trimmed their lead at the top of the table.

Gareth James | Jan 12, 2026
The WRU has berated member clubs. Pic: Alamy

Welsh Clubs Left Stunned by WRU’s Latest Accusations After EGM Call

Welsh rugby clubs have been left stunned by an extraordinary attack on them from their own governing body, the Welsh Rugby Union.

Graham Thomas | Jan 10, 2026