James Botham has been told he has a huge opportunity in his hands when he makes his debut for Wales on Saturday. Botham – grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham – will makes his Wales bow in the Autumn Nations Cup clash against Georgia, with England the opposition to follow next weekend. The 22-year-old Cardiff Blues flanker was called up to Wales’ Nations Cup squad on Monday and he has played just 13 professional games. But Cardiff-born Botham, whose father Liam played rugby union and rugby league for a number of clubs, is among three newcomers selected to face Georgia alongside Scarlets backs Johnny Williams and Kieran Hardy.

Wales prop Rhys Carre got the old crooked stick last weekend, hooked even before half-time after Wales had conceded a string of scrum penalties against Ireland. But for Harri Morgan, it’s not props who should be getting hooked it’s the current laws themselves. Take a minute to Google Warren Gatland’s record as coach of the Waikato Chiefs in the inaugural Super Rugby Aotearoa. A decent coach in a fairly ordinary patch of form. It happens. Be patient with the process, though, and we can have a more educated and evidenced based conversation in six months’ time.

Wales will unveil the future against Georgia on Saturday with Louis Rees-Zammit, James Botham and Callum Sheedy all set to start for the first time. Head coach Wayne Pivac always planned to rotate his squad for the Georgia clash, but his decision to make a possible 13 changes from the team hammered by Ireland last week must be considered a gamble. It comes with Wales on their worst losing run since 2012-13 after six successive defeats.

Ryan Giggs told caretaker boss Rob Page that he was ‘proud’ as  Wales’ victory over Finland saw them promoted into Nations League A. The duo spoke after the 3-1 victory over Finland at Cardiff City Stadium that also boosted Wales’ chances of reaching the 2022 World Cup.

Cory McKenna has revealed she suffered a torn ligament and broken right ankle in his historic UFC debut victory in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old from Cwmbran beat American Kay Hansen when she became the first Welsh woman to fight in the premier series.

By Paul Jones Gareth Bale paid tribute to Daniel James after Wales secured promotion to the top tier of the Nations League with a 3-1 win over 10-man Finland in Cardiff. Harry Wilson, James and Kieffer Moore were on target as Wales moved up to League A and virtually guaranteed themselves a 2022 World Cup […]

Carys Worby is set to develop her golf career in the USA after officially signing for Auburn University. The Pembrokeshire product will head to the Alabama-based university next year to join their prestigious golf team.

Welsh gold prospect Ffion Tynan has been hailed a ‘gem’ as she prepares to take up a golf scholarship in the United States. The Pontyclun teenager will head to the University of Arkansas in January where she will also study Recreation & Sports Management.

Wales’ 2018 Olympic bronze medalist Laura Deas is relishing finally being able to take the shackles off her skeleton. The Wrexham-born ace begins her BMW IBSF World Cup season in Latvia on Friday in her first race for more than months.

Wales international Nia Jones insists re-signing for Severn Stars for the Vitality Netball Superleague season was a no-brainer. The 36-times capped defender will take on the role of vice-captain for the new campaign having joined from Celtic Dragons last season.

David Brooks insists he will attack Wales’ final match of their Nations League group stage campaign with the same optimism and determination that has seen him through the worst year of his career. The Bournemouth striker will face Finland on Wednesday night at the Cardiff City Stadium, where a point will be enough for Wales to win their group and ensure promotion to the tournament’s top tier.

Warren Abrahams has been appointed as the new Wales Women head coach – the first black national head coach in both Welsh and UK rugby. The South African will take Wales into next year’s World Cup in New Zealand with 67-times capped Rachel Taylor joining his management team as a full-time national skills coach. Rowland Phillips’ departure from the senior job was confirmed in March after Chris Horsman had held the reins in his absence during 2019/20.

Gerwyn Price won the all-wales battle as he beat World Cup winning partner Jonny Clayton to keep on track for a hat-trick of Grand Slam titles. The 35-year-old triumphed 5-3, twice coming from behind in their Group G clash.

James Botham is good enough for international rugby, according to Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys. Botham, who is the grandson of English cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham, was called up to the Wales squad on Monday evening, the night he thought he would be playing for the Cardiff Blues against Benetton. The 22-year-old has already made 63 tackles for the capital region this season, the sixth highest in the tournament.

Caretaker manager Rob Page has urged Wales to finish their Nations Cup in style and use it as a springboard to the World Cup. Wales face Finland in their final group B4 game at Cardiff City Stadium tomorrow only needing a point to secure promotion to the top tier.

Elynor Backstedt is slowly getting back on her bike after being sidelined since May with a spiral fracture after an accident while out mountain biking with her Dad. The 18-year-old Welsh cycling prospect spent five months in a full leg cast followed by an orthopaedic boot after a crash put the break on her career.

Gareth Bale neither insists Covid fears nor Finland will divert Wales from gaining promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. Bale will captain Wales for their final group match against the Fins at Cardiff City Stadium tomorrow, knowing only a point is required to finish in top spot.

Jamaica international Latanya Wilson will not be returning to Celtic Dragons in 2021 after signing for Adelaide Thunderbirds. The defender has opted to play in Australia this season having made her Vitality Netball Superleague debut for the Dragon in 2020.

Gareth Bale is about to help lift Tottenham to another level, according to former Real Madrid winger Steve McManaman. The Wales captain – who will lead his team against Finland in their final Nations League group stage match tomorrow – is nearing full fitness having eased his way back from a knee injury which meant his second spell in north London got off to a slow start. There were signs before the international break that Bale was getting close to peak condition. He made a big impact by scoring the winning goal against Brighton and getting vital minutes with Wales over the last week will only help him further.

Ryan Ratcliffe will return to the Porsche Carrera Cup racing series next year with his sights firmly set on winning the Pro-Am title – after finishing runner-up in his first attempt at Britain’s fastest single make championship this season. The 27-year old Carmarthenshire-based driver arrived at the final round of this year’s series still in with a chance of winning the Pro-Am title.