Seasoned Newport County fans are no strangers to tumult: much of the club’s 111-year history has been defined by it. By contrast, the last few years have been a relative sea of tranquillity, with County looking a comfortable resident in the Football League – something which the late David Hando and other dedicated supporters could only have dreamt of following the demise of the old Ironsides, and the reborn club’s painful years in exile and the non-league doldrums.

Welsh artistic gymnasts Ellie Lewis, Jemima Taylor and Alex Niscoveanu all returned home from Slovenia with medals in their luggage after representing Team GB at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Maribor. Niscoveanu, 17, who hails from Penarth and trains at South Essex, won Team gold alongside Jonas Rushworth (Leeds) and Sol Scott (Huntingdon) in the Boys Team Final, as well as individual all-around bronze.

Welsh Fire recruit David Willey says his goal is to play at the 50-over World Cup even though he is “completely at peace” with being overlooked by England. Willey missed out on World Cup selection in 2019 when Barbadian-born fast bowler Jofra Archer, having qualified on residency just before the tournament, was preferred and England went on to win the trophy for the first time.

New Swansea City signing Carl Rushworth insists he was ready for the step up to the Championship after he joined the club, alongside striker Mykola Kukharevych. Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth has moved on a season-long loan, following his loan spell at League One side Lincoln City last season, where he played 46 games.

Louis Rees-Zammit insists he has only shown a fraction of his talent in his short career to date as he targets a World Cup debut. The Wales and Gloucester winger has scored nine tries in 25 Test matches and earned British and Irish Lions selection since making his debut as a teenager in late 2020 but, still only 22, he wants to take his game to another level.

Wales will go in search of a second victory at the Netball World Cup when they face Uganda on Wednesday – after captain Nia Jones admitted New Zealand had brought them back to earth with a bump. A day after the Welsh Feathers had earned their first win in South Africa – against Sri Lanka – the current world champions, the Silver Ferns, reminded Wales of the high standards at the top of the global game.

Injured Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is to convalesce at the home of the club’s co-owner Rob McElhenney for a “couple of weeks” before being able to leave the United States. Mullin suffered a punctured lung on July 26 after colliding with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop on the Welsh club’s US tour.

The summer-long saga around the future of Joel Piroe has taken another twist with some reports now suggesting the Dutchman will commit to one final season with Swansea City, where he will run down the final year of his contract. Swansea are believed to be seeking a £15 million fee for Piroe whose future has been subject to intense speculation since the end of last season. It is now thought Piroe, who scored 19 goals in 43 league appearances last season, could remain in SA1 beyond the summer transfer window. 

Ryan Elias intends to strike against England next Saturday, even though he was nowhere near his Wales comrades when they almost downed boots in the Six Nations. The Scarlets hooker was absent from any picket line with an Achilles injury back in February, when angry Welsh dragons nearly scorched the fixture in a dispute over delayed contracts.

Aaron Ramsey insists he is on board the Bulut train and can ride it towards Championship success with Cardiff City this season. The Wales captain has been written off by some after four years of late departures, leaves on the line and occasional derailments since he left Arsenal in 2019.

Nia Jones believes Wales can add to their first victory at the Netball World Cup in South Africa. Skipper Jones and her team earned their first victory in their third match at the tournament when they beat Sri Lanka, 68-56.

Alex Cejka defeated Padraig Harrington at the second play-off hole to win the Senior Open Championship at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Cejka mixed two birdies with five bogeys and a double-bogey in horrendous conditions in Porthcawl to card a five-over 76, with Harrington posting a final-round 75 to join him on five over after missing an eagle attempt for outright victory on the final hole.

Tributes have been paid from across the rugby world to former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands, who has died at the age of 85. Rowlands, who played 14 times for Wales as scrum-half, also managed the British & Irish Lions and served as president of the WRU.

Wales international Annabel Collis made up for disappointment last year – and earned family bragging rights – by winning the Welsh Girls Championship in Cardigan Golf Club.

Matt Richards believes he can stay on top of the world after the Welsh swimming sensation became a double world champion in Japan. With next year’s Olympics already in his sights, Richards soared to the top of the podium in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships on Friday.

Wales captain Nia Jones believes her team can take confidence from their opening match at the Netball World Cup – despite a 61-50 defeat to hosts South Africa. In their first appearance at the tournament for eight years, the Welsh Feathers produced a committed and tactically astute performance, but the margin they gave away in the opening quarter proved decisive.

Tony Pennock insists Haverfordwest County have given themselves an excellent chance of progress in the Europa Conference League after a battling display in the Faroe Islands. Martell Taylor-Crossdale’s last-gasp goal breathed new life into County’s hopes for the Europa Conference League, even though they suffered a 2-1 first leg second qualifying round defeat against B36 Torshavn.

The domestic Welsh football season is back after Cwmbran Celtic won 3-2 at Goytre United on Thursday night as the Cymru South campaign began. With no sides dropping down from the top-flight, this is one title that is firmly up for grabs.

Chris Simmons/Fraser Moss won the fifth round of the J D Tyres Welsh Tarmacadam Championship, the Merlin Stages, which was held at the Welsh Motorsport Centre at Pembrey and organised by Carmarthen Motor Club. Having moved from its usual date of October to July, the crews were contemplating nice dry stages, but following heavy rain on the eve of the event, it would be a very slippery first stage that greeted the full entry.

Wales captain Nia Jones has thrown down the challenge of a top eight finish for her team at the Netball World Cup which starts on Friday in South Africa. The Welsh Feathers take on the hosts in their first match following the opening ceremony in Cape Town, where Jones’ side will be firm underdogs.