By Paul Jones Warren Gatland is returning to a rugby league defence coach to assist him with Wales – in an echo of his successful partnership with Shaun Edwards. Gatland is set to appoint former Wigan star Mike Forshaw as his Wales defence coach in succession to Gethin Jenkins as well as Alex King as […]

Cardiff City can hit the January sales after the EFL lifted their transfer embargo The Football League acted after the club paid the first installment of the £15 million transfer fee for Emiliano Sala to Nantes. Sala, who died in a plane crash in 2019 while traveling from Nantes to Cardiff during the January transfer window, has been at the centre of a three-year dispute between the two clubs.

By Hannah Blackwell Mark Williams shook off the challenge of David Gilbert – and the attentions of a persistent wasp – to win his Masters first-round match 6-2 at Alexandra Palace. The world No 7 began in ominous fashion, hitting back-to-back century breaks to start the match and adding a further run of 95 to […]

Wales captain Rupert Shipperley insists his team are ready to cause an upset when they face England on Friday in their opening match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. Great Britain international Shipperley and his team are just 48 hours out from their first ever appearance at the tournament and will start their campaign against their oldest and nearest enemy in India. Wales open their campaign against England on January 13 and play Spain on January 15, both in the newly built Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, before their final group match against hosts India on January 19 in Bhubaneswar.

By David Williams One of Welsh rugby’s favourite English sons – David “Dai” Duckham – has been hailed a major star of the post-war game after passing away at the age of 76. The former England wing – who was held in rare affection in Wales – was a leading player in the 1970s and […]

By Paul Jones Gareth Bale deserves a statue built in his honour, according to Wales manager Rob Page. Bale, a five-time Champions League winner at Real Madrid, announced his retirement on Monday after winning 111 caps and scoring 41 goals for his country – two Wales men’s team records. The 33-year-old’s decision came after Wales’ […]

By David Williams Gareth Bale’s decision to end his playing career – announced on Monday evening – brings to an end one of the greatest careers in Welsh sport. In recognition of his status, teammates, clubs, coaches and fans were quick to express their admiration for arguably the greatest Welsh footballer of all time. Bale […]

By Carl Field Commmonwealth Games gymnast Holly Jones has announced her retirement from competitive women’s artistic gymnastics. The 22-year-old, who hails from Morriston, calls time on the back of an outstanding career as an elite gymnast and a journey that started at the age of three at her local gymnastics club in Swansea. She would […]

By Paul Jones Russell Martin has emphasised the need for Swansea City to add to their attacking options in the transfer window, given the expected departures of Jamie Paterson and Michael Obafemi. Both players are likely to be allowed to leave this month if the club receives acceptable offers and head coach Martin is keen […]

By Gareth James Cardiff City manager Mark Hudson, has expressed his pride in his team’s performance during their FA Cup third round tie against Leeds United, in which they drew 2-2. The Bluebirds had taken a 2-0 lead at half-time, but Premier League side Leeds equalized in injury time. Hudson said: “First and foremost, the […]

SAM LOUSI (SCARLETS) The Tongan international lock is one of the most skilful players in the URC, as demonstrated by him having produced more offloads (11) than any other forward. With his trademark penchant for carrying the ball in one hand, he is always looking to keep the attack alive and will pose a real […]

By David Williams Russell Martin expects yet another turbulent transfer window for Swansea City, but Joe Allen’s return provides some optimism ahead of the FA Cup. Russell Martin’s side have endured an inconsistent season so far, and while an FA Cup trip to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City awaits Swansea this weekend, the transfer […]

By Harry Corish Shane Williams insists the Ospreys are back to their best – and can prove it with a statement win over eight-times URC Champions Leinster this weekend. The Swansea-based region take on the only side left unbeaten in the URC this season, Leinster – who have won their first 11 games of the […]

By Matthew Burgess Joey Martin’s late empty-net goal secured the Cardiff Devils a crucial win over the Sheffield Steelers to boost their Elite League title hopes. Ben Davies’ early opener for the Devils was wiped out by Scott Allen’s wrist shot in the first period. But the Steelers were unable to recover after Trevor Cox’s […]

By Harry Corish Matt O’Brien insists his side must learn from mistakes made against Ebbw Vale but hopes they can get back to winning ways against a resurgent RGC side, to put themselves back in the top six of the Indigo Premiership. It is a huge game for both sides, with RGC currently sit in […]

By Gareth James Sean Morrison -the totemic former captain of Cardiff City – has announced his departure from the club after more than eight years of service. Morrison sustained a serious knee injury in a win against Barnsley in February 2022 and has not played since. Despite the setback, he has remained with the team […]

By Harry Corish Former Wales under 20’s captain Tom Phillips is looking forward to the test of facing his old mentor, as Llanelli hope to be a stumbling block to Ebbw Vale’s remarkable rise in the Indigo Premiership under the former Wales under 20’s head coach Jason Strange. Strange chose Phillips to captain his Wales […]

By Gareth James Nathan Jones insisted he will remain ‘thick-skinned’ after his Southampton side were loudly booed off following a damaging 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest. Disgruntled home fans vented their displeasure following Saints’ sixth successive Premier League defeat, with the full-time jeers followed by chants of ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’, […]

By Simon Thomas Robin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker will be in Swansea on Saturday with runaway BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster as they take on the Ospreys. […]

By Hannah Blackwell Emily Handyside has been appointed as the new head coach of the Welsh Feathers netball team and will lead them at the 2023 Netball World Cup in South Africa. Handyside previously served as the technical coach for the Welsh Feathers and helped the team qualify for the World Cup. In addition to […]