By David Williams Kit Symons has lost his job as Wales assistant manager. Symons’ contract was up after the World Cup and will not be renewed for the forthcoming Euro 2024 campaign. Speaking about the decision, Wales manager Rob Page said: “I would like to thank Kit for his hard work and contribution to the […]

By Matthew Burgess Cardiff Devils head coach Brodie Dupont says his team must catapult themselves onto another win streak ahead of Thursday’s clash with EIHL title rivals Sheffield Steelers. The Devils are coming off a New Year’s Day defeat at high-flying Guildford Flames that saw them split a two-game series against the then-league leaders. A […]

By David Williams Gloucester boss George Skivington does not expect injured Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit to play for the club again before this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks off. The 21-year-old wing is facing a race against time to be fit for Wales’ Six Nations opener – and first game with Warren Gatland back […]

By Graham Thomas Those struggling to afford groceries in Wales are attending food banks, while some people who are worried they can’t afford to put their heating on this winter will be going to “warm banks” held at libraries and community centres. But what if you’re young and can’t afford sport? Where’s the sport bank? […]

By Paul Jones Swansea City have decided to bring Morgan Whittaker back from his loan at Plymouth Argyle. The 21-year-old has been impressive for Plymouth, the leaders in League One, scoring nine goals in 25 appearances since moving there last July. He’s only made three starts for Swansea in the Championship since joining from Derby […]

By Gareth James Gerwyn Price created a stir in the world of darts when he wore earplugs during his quarter-final match at the World Darts Championship, which he ended up losing 5-1 to Gabriel Clemens. The Welshman had been 3-1 behind when he came back on the stage wearing the earplugs, apparently trying to block […]

By David Williams Tributes have been paid to Anthony Hughes, the coach who propelled a number of Welsh para stars to international success. Hughes has died suddenly at the age of 63 after a hugely successful career which marked him out as one of world’s leading identifiers and enablers in disabled sport. Hughes worked with […]

Liam Cullen has a way to go before he becomes a World Cup winner, a global icon, a seven-times winner of the Ballon d’Or and scorer of 793 goals. But that has not stopped Swansea City fans from dubbing their striker, The Tenby Messi in homage to Argentina’s Lionel. Vincent Kompany had a number of battles with Messi when he was a player, but now the Burnley manager will have to plan to contain the new Welsh version.

Newport County have shown they can deal with the top teams in League Two, but now it is time to get down and dirty with one of the teams around them in the bottom half of the table as troubled Crawley Town head to Rodney Parade on Monday. The fact Crawley have sacked three managers this season, sold their best player and recently had one of their directors in the dug-out tells you all you need to know about their current state. They also haven’t won a game away from home this season. In contrast, Newport’s 0-0 draw against runaway leaders Leyton Orient provided further confirmation that Graham Coughlan has got his side fighting and functioning, but with only three wins in their last 10 league outings a victory is surely due.

The Scarlets survived a red card to No8 Sione Kalamafoni to secure a much-needed second URC victory over of the season in a 33-17 win over the Dragons. The Tongan international was dismissed by referee Ben Whitehouse for running into a free-for-all and throwing two punches at Welsh international backrower Ross Moriarty towards the end of the first half.

The Ospreys escaped with a tense 19-22 victory over Cardiff at the Arms Park in the BKT United Rugby Championship after Jarrod Evans blew a late opportunity. Evans had a chance to earn the home side a share of the spoils with the last kick of the match, but his penalty attempt failed to reach the target. The defeat sees Cardiff slip to eight in the points table while the Ospreys rise to 12th after securing their second consecutive derby win of the festive season.

Mark Hudson has urged Cardiff City players to “keep the faith” even though he appears unable to steer them away from relegation danger. The 1-0 defeat away to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day means the Bluebirds are now without a win in seven games and remain only two points above the Championship drop zone. Since Hudson took over, he has managed just four victories in 16 matches with a squad that appears ill-equipped to pull clear to mid-table.

By Rob Carbon Newly appointed WRU chairman Ieuan Evans has set out his priorities for his first year in office in a New Year’s message to all Welsh rugby clubs.  Top of the agenda is to turn a verbal agreement between the governing body and the regions into a workable and fully functioning six-year agreement […]

By Paul Jones  Russell Martin has spoken of his relief at pulling through the worst coaching period of his career. The Swansea City boss had gone eight matches without a victory until that sequence was broken in emphatic style with a 4-0 win over Watford on Friday night. The result – secured by two goals […]

Newport County’s final assignment of 2022 couldn’t be a tougher as they host the runaway leaders of League Two, Leyton Orient, at Rodney Parade on Friday night. The ‘Os’ have lost only twice in the league this season and currently sit seven points clear of second place Stevenage. Richie Wellens will bring with him a confident, competent and very much in-form side with him to Newport.

By David Williams Russell Martin has threatened to end his ‘Mr Nice Guy’ routine as he tries to find a way to halt Swansea City’s longest run without a win since they dropped out of the Premier League in 2018.  The 2-1 defeat at Reading in midweek meant the Swans slipped to 16th and have now gone eight games without a win. They […]

By Harry Corish Former Scotland and Scarlets captain John Barclay has admitted he sees no quick fixes for Dwayne Peel. Scarlets head coach Peel is under pressure after just one solitary league victory all season. They host the Dragons on New Year’s Day – in a United Rugby Championship clash which is live on S4C […]

By Harry Corish The Welsh Regions are once again set to lock horns as all four sides are desperate to finish the festive period with a win on New Year’s Day. The Scarlets will host the Dragons at Parc y Scarlets where a win for either side is crucial. The hosts have struggled so far […]

By Matthew Burgess The Cardiff Devils are bracing themselves for a thrilling two-game series against the Guildford Flames, and will overtake the Elite League leaders if they can extend their current unbeaten streak. The Devils (18-6-2) will host the Flames (21-4-1)on New Year’s Eve before making the return trip the following evening. Brodie Dupont’s team […]

By Rob Carbon Warren Gatland has sacked two of Wales greatest ever players from his coaching team as he bids to re-shape the fortunes of the Welsh team in the 2023 Six Nations and World Cup. Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins, who both played under Gatland for both Wales and the British & Irish Lions […]