Gareth Bale. Pic. Alamy

Gareth Bale: Family, Golf and Football Takeover Opportunities . . . In That Order

It famously used to be Wales, Golf, Madrid. In that order. These days, Gareth Bale has mixed it up a little, but golf and football are still vying for his attention as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 22, 2025
Great Britain's Abigail Pawlett. Pic. Alamy

Abi Pawlett . . . Courage and Class From Wales’ top Heptathlete in Tokyo

Abi Pawlett went through every emotion and showed every side of her talent and fighting spirit at the World Athletics Championships, as Owen Morgan reports.

Owen Morgan | Sep 22, 2025
Brian Barry-Murphy, head coach of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City Will Learn the Lessons of Top Spot Stumble

Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has admitted his side’s failure to take their chances has cost them their place at the top of League One.

Paul Jones | Sep 22, 2025
Marco Stamenic of Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Marko Stamenic Urges Swansea City to Bounce Back After Controversial Defeat at Birmingham

Marko Stamenic has urged Swansea City to quickly shake off the disappointment of their stoppage-time defeat at Birmingham City and prove themselves when they face Millwall.

David Williams | Sep 22, 2025
Manager David Hughes of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

Newport County Results Threaten To Deflate all Their Summer Buoyancy

Goodwill, optimism, shrewd recruitment and a progressive managerial appointment all made Newport County fans confident pre-season, but results have been underwhelming, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Sep 20, 2025
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Scott Baldwin Insists Bridgend Ravens are About to Take Flight

It’s round two of Super Ryybi Cymru this weekend and for Scott Baldwin at Bridgend it means a chance to put the record straight.

Rob Cole | Sep 20, 2025
Dylan Lawlor of Cardiff city. Pic. Alamy

Dylan Lawlor Insists Brian Barry-Murphy Has Been Key to his Cardiff City Breakthrough

Cardiff City youngster Dylan Lawlor believes his rapid rise from potential loanee to first-team regular is down to the trust placed in him by head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

Gareth James | Sep 20, 2025
Jac Morgan receives his award from Wales coach Steve Tandy.  Pic: Huw Evans Agency

Jac Morgan Eager to Begin Wales Re-build With Coach Steve Tandy

Jac Morgan insists he is “really excited” about the future of Welsh rugby under new head coach Steve Tandy.

Seb Kennedy | Sep 20, 2025
Swansea City's Cameron Burgess. Pic. Alamy

Whisper it Quietly, But Something is Stirring Again at Swansea City

It may have been only a dramatic one-off Carabao Cup win over Premier League opposition but the midweek heroics for Swansea City felt significant, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Sep 19, 2025
Glamorgan's Sam Northeast. Pic. Alamy

Sam Northeast Savours Glamorgan’s Promotion But Admits to Bittersweet Farewell

Sam Northeast admitted promotion to Division One ranks among his proudest moments in cricket – but confessed the achievement comes with a bittersweet edge.

Paul Jones | Sep 19, 2025
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Dreadpool . . . Wobbly Wrexham Start Poses Big Questions for Ryan Reynolds and Phil Parkinson

It’s been no Hollywood fantasy so far for Wrexham in the Championship with just one win in five patches, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Sep 18, 2025
Jockey Sean Bowen is kissed by trainer Rebecca Curtis as they celebrate after their horse Haiti Couleurs won the Irish Grand National.

Wales’ Best Horse Ignites Dreams of Gold Cup and Grand National Double

Welsh trainer Rebecca Curtis tells DragonSport’s James Stevens all about Grand National favourite Haiti Couleurs, stabled at her base in Pembrokeshire.

James Stevens | Sep 18, 2025
Cameron Burgess celebrates his dramatic winner for Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Swansea City are Blazing and Alan Sheehan Intends to Pour Petrol on the Fire

Swansea City boss Alan Sheehan insists he is happy to fuel the rising expectations at the club after his team delivered an astonishing victory, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 18, 2025
Abi Pawlett who competes at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Friday and Saturday.

Abi Pawlett Follows in Footsteps of British Heptathlon Heroes as She Goes for Glory in Tokyo

Wales' Abi Pawlett was a small girl when London hosted the 2012 Olympics, but watching Jessica Ennis-Hill lit a flame that she hopes will fully ignite in Tokyo this week, as she tells Owen Morgan.

Owen Morgan | Sep 17, 2025
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RIP The WRU Two-Club Plan for Welsh Rugby . . . Another Dead Parrot

The Welsh Rugby Union’s bold new world of two teams seems doomed before the sunrise as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 17, 2025
Ange Postecoglou Nottingham Forest. Pic. Alamy

Alan Sheehan Keen To Make it a Bumpy Landing for Parachuted Nottingham Forest Boss, Ange Postecoglou

Alan Sheehan insists Swansea City will go all out to condemn Ange Postecoglou to a miserable start to his reign as Nottingham Forest manager when the clubs meet on Wednesday night.

Graham Thomas | Sep 17, 2025
Swansea City coach Alan Sheehan. Pic; Alamy

Swansea City Set To Launch New Boys at Nottingham Forest

Swansea City are preparing to mix up their selection for the visit of Premier League Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 16, 2025
Cardiff earned a win on the opening weekend of the Super Rygbi Cymru season at RGC.

Dan Fish Proud of Cardiff’s Away-Day Resolve After Bonus-Point Win at RGC

Cardiff head coach Dan Fish hailed his players’ resolve after they began their Super Rygbi Cymru campaign with a 47-31 victory over RGC in Colwyn Bay.

Rob Cole | Sep 16, 2025
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Jeremiah Azu Turns Attention to Relay After 100m Semi-Final Agony

There were high hopes for Jeremiah Azu in Tokyo, but his 100m dream fell short as Owen Morgan reports.

Owen Morgan | Sep 15, 2025
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. Pic. Alamy

Phil Parkinson Urges Patience as Wrexham Find Championship Life Tough

Phil Parkinson has called for calm and patience as Wrexham continue to find their feet in the Championship.

Paul Jones | Sep 15, 2025