Corniel van Zyl, coach of Cardiff Rugby. Pic. Alamy

Corniel van Zyl Loving Life at Cardiff as he Bids to Convince for Permanent Job

Cardiff may have lost their head coach on the eve of the season but that has not stopped them making a strong start under Corniel van Zyl, as Simon Thomas reports.

Simon Thomas | Oct 20, 2025
Rubin Colwill of Cardiff City beats Charlie Savage of Reading to the ball. Pic: Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City Have a Full Grasp of Chaos Theory After They go Back to the Top

Brian Barry-Murphy has hailed Cardiff City’s ability to make sense from “chaos” after their dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Reading lifted them to the top of League One.

Gareth James | Oct 20, 2025
Taulupe Faletau of Cardiff Rugby evades a tackle from Rhodri Williams of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy.

No Survival Anthem Screamed by the Dragons As Filo Tiatia Admits: We Need to be Better Than That

Filo Tiatia gave a blunt assessment of the Dragons’ failings after they lost for the 21st consecutive time to Cardiff, who moved to the top of the early-season URC table.

Graham Thomas | Oct 18, 2025
A campaign called “Own the Night” has been launched at the Senedd in Cardiff.

Own the Night . . . Welsh Runners Aim to Make Our Streets Safe

A powerful new campaign to improve the safety of women running at night has been launched by Welsh Athletics.

Owen Morgan | Oct 18, 2025
Ollie Rathbone of Wrexham. Pic. Alamy

Wrexham Get Ready to Face Championship “Beast” . . . Seven Deadly Games in 22 Days

The international break is over and Wrexham face a serious test of their stamina and ability to make a mark in the Championship, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Oct 17, 2025
Ross Moriarty. Pic. Inpho

Ross Aims to be Boss, Where the Moriarty Family Have Always Ruled The Roost

Ross Moriarty is still going strong, back in the area where the family dynasty first made themselves known, as Simon Thomas reports.

Simon Thomas | Oct 17, 2025
Emma Finucane of Great Britain. Pic. Alamy

Emma Finucane Leads Super Six Welsh Charge for GB at Track World Championships

Wales’ double world champion Emma Finucane will spearhead the Great Britain Cycling Team at the 2025 UCI Track World Championships in Chile (22–26 October).

David Williams | Oct 17, 2025
Aaron Wainwright. Pic: Alamy

Aaron Wainwright Desperate To Snap Dragons' 20-Match Losing Stretch

Having lost their last match 49-0 and needing to impress friends in high places, the Dragons could do with sending out a message on Friday night when they host rivals Cardiff, as Simon Thomas reports.

Simon Thomas | Oct 17, 2025
Ronan Kpakio of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Cardiff City Kids Must Switch Focus From Wales to Regain League One Momentum

It’s time for the Bluebirds babes to continue their rapid growth at club level, starting with Saturday’s home clash against Reading, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Oct 17, 2025
Action from Ebbw Vale v Llandovery. Pic: WRU

Corey Baldwin Sent Off For Stamping as Ebbw Vale Win Stormy Clash Against Llandovery

Ebbw Vale stormed to a 40-22 bonus-point victory at Eugene Cross Park in their Super Rygbi Cymru top-of-the-table clash with Llandovery to move four points clear with a perfect 24 points out of 24.

Rob Cole | Oct 17, 2025
Ardal Northern Leagues

Ardal North East Hots up as Llanuwchllyn go to Penycae

With no JD Cymru North fixtures this weekend due to JD Welsh Cup second round engagements, the northern focus turns to the Tier 3 Ardal Northern Leagues on Saturday, as Dave Jones reports.

Dave Jones | Oct 17, 2025
Ethan Galbraith of Swansea City. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City To Resist Any Moves To Tempt Rising Star Ethan Galbraith

Ethan Galbraith is good enough for the Premier League but his head coach Alan Sheehan is determined Swansea City grow the value of a “prize asset” for as long as possible.

Graham Thomas | Oct 16, 2025
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Gambling Dragons Need Long Overdue Derby Win if They are to Convince They’re Worth Keeping

Filo Tiatia is as straight a talker as you will find, which is why the Dragons head coach is making no apologies for his selection policy, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Oct 16, 2025
Mia Ross of Charlton. Pic. Alamy

End of the Jess Fishlock Era Will See Wales Turn to Nine Uncapped Players

Wales legend Jess Fishlock will make her final appearance for her country later this month as Rhian Wilkinson names a 26-player squad packed with new talent for the October international window.

Hannah Blackwell | Oct 16, 2025
Jess Fishlock of Wales. Pic. Alamy

In Praise of Jess Fishlock . . . Wales’ Giver of Goals and Provider of Respect

Jess Fishlock is going out at the top and on her own terms, having announced that Wales’ first international match after their Euros finals will be her last, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Oct 16, 2025
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S4C Confirms New Six Nations Deal With Women’s Tournament Highlights

S4C has announced a new four-year deal with Six Nations Rugby, guaranteeing continued Welsh-language coverage of rugby’s most celebrated championship from 2026 onwards.

Hannah Blackwell | Oct 16, 2025
Filo Tiatia

Dragons Coach Filo Tiatia Backs WRU To Pick The Right Number

Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has insisted he has faith in the Welsh Rugby Union to reach the right decision over the number of professional teams in Wales.

Graham Thomas | Oct 15, 2025
Joe Rodon of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Why Craig Bellamy Needs More Balance in His Life if Wales Are to Make World Cup

Wales may need to be less gung ho and more quick, quick, slow if they are to survive against ruthless opponents, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Oct 15, 2025
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Llandovery Get Ready to Muscle Up Against Ebbw Vale "Juggernaut" in Battle For Top Spot

The Super Rygbi Cymru fixture list has produced an early season treat – leaders Llandovery travel to Eugene Cross Park on Thursday night to face second-place Ebbw Vale, as David Roberts reports.

Rob Cole | Oct 15, 2025
Wales' Sorba Thomas. Pic. Alamy

Wales and Stoke City Star Sorba Thomas Insists World Cup Dream is Still Alive

Sorba Thomas believes Wales are closing the gap on Europe’s elite even though the second qualification defeat to Belgium has made reaching the World Cup finals a lot more taxing.

Graham Thomas | Oct 15, 2025