By David Williams Wales should move their Six Nations matches to England, rather than play in front of empty stadia. That’s the view of Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter, who has backed the views of Welsh players Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit who are both in favour of going over the Severn Bridge. […]

The good times continue to roll for the Cardiff Devils – despite the absence of fans – as a 5-3 win over the Manchester Storm last night saw them notch a fifth-straight victory and move level on points with Elite League leaders Sheffield Steelers. The Devils are 16-7-1 this season with 33 points from 24 […]

The first image that pops into your head when you think of the word “frisbee” is probably a family or bunch of mates chucking a plastic disc around at the beach. With the barbeque smoking and sun shining in the background, those familiar with frisbee usually see it as nothing more than a bit of fun to pass the time. There is, though, another world of the plastic disc. A hard core, competitive world.

The Welsh Rugby Union remain committed to playing their Six Nations matches in Cardiff and are hoping there is a “domino effect” of relaxed restrictions. Although the WRU have looked at contingency plans to move their matches into England – rather than play them behind closed doors – their priority is to convince the Welsh Government that their three matches can be safely hosted at the Principality Stadium. At present, restrictions imposed by Mark Drakeford’s government mean the three games against Scotland, France and Italy have to take place without fans due to fears over rising Covid rates.

By David Williams Dan Biggar is concerned by the negative impact playing behind closed doors could have on the success of Wales’ Six Nations title defence. The champions’ first home game takes place against Scotland on February 12 but, under Covid restrictions imposed by the Welsh Government, only 50 spectators are permitted to view outdoor […]

By Lucy Rees Max Watters is “really excited” about returning to Cardiff following a spell on loan with Milton Keynes Dons. The 22-year-old – who joined last year for £1 million – was loaned out to MK Dons at the start of the season. “I spoke to the manager and he said that he’d like […]

Ceri Jones believes he is coaching the most committed rugby players in Wales as RGC prepare for the long New Year trip to Llanelli. The former Dragons coach, who began his stint at the Colwyn Bay-based club in early September, says he has been re-energised by the scale of the Indigo Premiership club’s ambition for the area. RGC 1404 – who face Llanelli at Parc y Scarlets on Monday in a match that is live on S4C – clock up more miles than anyone else in their league and their nine-hour round trip is a  fortnightly ritual.

Gerwyn Price wants next year’s PDC Darts World Championships to be held in Wales. The deposed world champion – who lost his crown in a thrilling but painful quarter-final defeat to Michael Smith – insists moving the tournament around Europe is the solution to the abuse he and others have suffered from the Alexandra Palace crowd in London. Price, who last year became the first Welshman to win the recognised world title since Richie Burnett in 1995, had to contend with constant abusive heckling throughout his matches.

Steve Morison has admitted he is not holding out much hope of success for Cardiff’s City appeal against the red card shown to Aden Flint. Bluebirds manager Morison has confirmed the club will try to reverse the decision to send off Flint at the end of the tempestuous 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion. Two red cards were shown at the final whistle as tempers boiled over at the end at The Hawthorns.

Welsh athlete Adele Nicoll won a stunning bobsleigh World Cup silver medal in Latvia on Sunday morning. In only her second World Cup race, the reigning Welsh shot put champion partnered pilot Mica McNeill to second place in Sigulda.

The American novelist Barbara Kingsolver wrote: “Memory is a complicated thing – a relative to truth, but not its twin.” So, how do you remember recent years of Welsh rugby? Aside from the record books and statistics, what are your memories? And how do they stack up to the truth? In his new documentary, “Slammed”, director Craig Withycombe has attempted to re-tell the events of one of the most tumultuous decades for the national sport – the 10-year period stretched, and lovingly stitched together, between 1998 and 2008.

Dwayne Peel praised his Scarlets players’ resolve after they came from behind to snatch derby day victory over the Ospreys. A late Johnny McNicholl try secured the Scarlets a bonus point 22-19 victory over their arch-rivals in an entertaining encounter in Llanelli. A brace from McNicholl along with tries from Gareth Davies, and Steff Evans got the hosts over the line at Parc y Scarlets. Dan Jones also kicked two points. 

Tom Price admits he is desperate to get on a rugby field again after being unable to cross the whitewash for an agonising 12 weeks. The Scarlets second row is hoping to take out 83 days of frustration when he hits his first ruck in the derby against the Ospreys on New Year’s Day – a clash that is live on S4C. Price admits he is praying for the turn of the year to bring about a change in his fortunes after his region suffered five successive postponements because of Covid outbreaks, including their ill-fated trip to South Africa.

By Rob Cole Ron Jones, one of Wales’ greatest athletes and the former Great Britain Olympic men’s athletics team captain in Mexico City in 1968, has died at the age of 87. One of the few Welsh athletes ever to hold a world record in athletics, he was part of the British 4 x 110 […]

By Graham Thomas There were highs, lows, new heroes and old faithfuls for Welsh sport in 2021 – but the real story was about survival. Not just of the fittest, either. To survive as a sports enthusiast this year was all about adaptability and resilience. Whether you were a Welsh athlete winning gold at the […]

After a great year of sport for Glamorgan Cricket, Wales Women in their 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 100-cap Gareth Bale, and Wales on the threshold of qualification for the World Cup finals, plus the men’s rugby team winning the Six Nations again, it’s time to take stock. The WRU took a step in the […]

By Gareth James Steve Morison believes there will be no January sales rush when the transfer window opens next week. The Cardiff City manager is predicting a slow start to the month for all clubs with worries over the impact of Covid-19 resulting in reluctance to sell players or let them go out on loan. […]

By Rob Carbon Aaron Jarvis joined his family on a plane to the USA on 28 December to head off for the next adventure in his rugby career. The 18-times capped Wales prop decided to hang up his boots at the Dragons before Christmas to take up a coaching opportunity with the Dallas Jackals in […]

Wales look set to start the defence of their Guinness Six Nations title without top-choice No.8 Taulupe Faletau. The triple British & Irish Lions tourist hasn’t played since returning from South Africa in the summer and is still undergoing rehab on his damaged ankle. Bath head coach Stuart Hooper, whose side has yet to win in the Premiership or Europe this season, is desperate to get the 31-year-old back in action, but still doesn’t know when that will be.

Finn Azaz and Oli Cooper are locked in a running battle in the Newport County midfield that could yet lead to the Exiles finally making the step up into League One. Aston Villa loan star Azaz won promotion with Cheltenham Town last season and has struck up a great partnership with Swansea City loanee Cooper, alongside seasoned pros Ed Upson and Robbie Willmott in the middle of the park. While Cooper is top of the assists in the league so far this season with eight, the 21-year-old Azaz has chipped in with three goals from his 22 appearances.