Ella Lloyd, poses with an Elvis impersonator during the F1 Academy Welcome to Las Vegas event.

Welsh F1 Academy Star Ella Lloyd Shines in Breakthrough Season

Welsh driver Ella Lloyd, the F1 Academy and McLaren-backed racer, has enjoyed a breakthrough debut season, as James Townley reports.

James Townley | Dec 09, 2025
It was a bleak autumn for Wales. Pic: Alamy.

Autumn . . . the Season of Bitter Harvests for Wales

As autumn rugby makes way for Europe, then the festive Welsh derbies, Andrew Weeks casts an eye over the November campaign and wonders if it will be a bleak mid-winter.

Andrew Weeks | Dec 09, 2025
Josh Tymon of Swansea City (l) celebrates scoring. Pic Alamy

Jack Army Know it’s not The Swansea Way That Will Save Them . . . it’s Hard Graft

At long last, the Jack Army had a win to celebrate at Swansea City last weekend . . . and even more importantly, they have hope again, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 09, 2025
Barry Town United striker Will Richards celebrates scoring. Pic: FAW

Steve Jenkins in Confident Mood as Barry Town United Look Ahead to TNS Showdown

Barry Town United manager Steve Jenkins is relishing his side’s upcoming Nathaniel MG Cup final against The New Saints, as David Roberts reports.

Rob Cole | Dec 09, 2025
Craig Bellamy, head coach of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Craig Bellamy Insists Wales' World Cup Grudge Match With Canada Will Have to Wait

Craig Bellamy says any resumption of his friction with Canada coach Jesse Marsch will have to wait  — because Wales’ focus must be on beating Bosnia in the World Cup play-off.

Graham Thomas | Dec 08, 2025
What's on in Wales

DragonSports Welsh Sporting Calendar

It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . when you turn on the TV and all you see is football, darts, rugby, darts, cricket, darts and more darts.

David Williams | Dec 08, 2025
New Welsh marathon record holder Natasha Wilson. Pic: Alamy

Natasha Wilson Smashes Welsh Marathon Record in Valencia

Natasha Wilson delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Valencia Marathon, running a personal best of 2:24:22, to set a new Welsh record.

Paul Jones | Dec 08, 2025
Ospreys coach Mark Jones. Pic. Alamy

Pride Still the Spur For Brave Ospreys, Insists Mark Jones

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones has hailed the character behind his side’s extraordinary 24-21 comeback victory over Connacht, reports David Roberts.

Rob Cole | Dec 08, 2025
Wrexham's James McClean. Pic. Alamy

Wrexham are Ready to Take on Anyone, Anywhere . . . Says James McClean

James McClean insists Wrexham fear no one in the Championship – home or away – and says their growing resilience on the road is proof they belong at this level.

David Williams | Dec 08, 2025
Ellis Mee of the Scarlets. Pic: Alamy

Dwayne Peel Insists Scarlets can Still Prove European Worth

The Scarlets may have fallen agonisingly short in their Champions Cup return, but head coach Dwayne Peel insists their narrow defeat to Bristol Bears showed they can still make their mark.

David Williams | Dec 07, 2025
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Demands Swansea City Players Turn Vital Victory into Winning Run

Vitor Matos has warned his Swansea City players they must “do the next steps” after finally halting a run of five straight defeats with a 2-0 win over Oxford United at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Rob Cole | Dec 07, 2025
Cardiff City striker Yousef Salech celebrates. Pic: Alamy

Yousef Salech can Learn From Callum Robinson . . . and Teach Him, too, Says Cardiff City Boss

Brian Barry-Murphy insists Cardiff City’s two-goal match-winner Yousef Salech - now League One’s leading scorer - can get even better.

Seb Kennedy | Dec 07, 2025
Tributes at Cardiff City Stadium for Emiliano Sala. Pic: Alamy

Cardiff City to Claim £100m from Nantes on Monday Over Emiliano Sala

Cardiff City will take on Nantes FC in a hugely significant confrontation on Monday when the two clubs meet in a French commercial court with £104m (120.2m Euros) at stake.

Rob Cole | Dec 06, 2025
Cardiff Arms Park. Pic: Alamy

Arms Park to Screen Cardiff, Host Cardiff RFC, Then Open Doors to Penarth

It promises to be a busy afternoon and evening at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, reports David Roberts.

Rob Cole | Dec 06, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw. Pic: Alamy

Wales Win World Cup . . . Incentive . . . as Canadian Boss Says Bring on Craig Bellamy

Wales’ potential route through the 2026 World Cup emerged on Friday, with the tournament draw placing Craig Bellamy’s side at the heart of an inviting but tantalising Group B.

David Williams | Dec 06, 2025
Louis Rees- Zammit of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Scarlets Share European Spotlight With the Return of Louis Rees-Zammit

Louis Rees-Zammit will run out for his first club match in Wales since leaving rugby to pursue his NFL opportunity on Saturday night, reports Paul Jones.

Paul Jones | Dec 05, 2025
Yousef Salech of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Yousef Salech Insists Cardiff City Can Overcome Latest Blow

Cardiff City striker Yousef Salech insists the Bluebirds can adapt and push on during the busy festive schedule despite the loss of influential teammate Rubin Colwill, reports David Roberts.

Seb Kennedy | Dec 05, 2025
JD Cymru North

Hungry Holywell Town and Airbus Aim to Take a Bite out of Llandudno's Lead

Holywell Town could well go top of the JD Cymru North with a win at CPD Y Rhyl 1879 on Friday night, as Dave Jones reports.

Dave Jones | Dec 05, 2025
Vitor Matos shouts to his dejected looking players, Manuel Benson and Ben Cabango. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Must be Missing the Madeira Sunshine as Gloom Increases at Swansea

These are grim times for Swansea City after five successive defeats and 14 goals conceded, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 04, 2025
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A Small Bookmaker's View Of A Big Problem For Racing

Horse racing may have escaped direct betting tax rises, but increases elsewhere in the gambling industry are certain to hit the sport hard, says DragonBet co-founder, James Lovell.

James Lovell | Dec 04, 2025