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Darren Rogers Named New Chair Of Weightlifting Wales

Darren Rogers has been appointed as the new Chair of Weightlifting Wales. Rogers, a very well-known and respected member of Weightlifting Wales, succeeds Barry Eaton in the post.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
Wales goalscorer Harry Wilson. Pic: Josh Thomas.

Harry Wilson Set For Switch from Liverpool To Burnley, Reports

Harry Wilson’s 14-year stay at Liverpool could be over amid reports he bound for Burnley. The Wales flier has been at Anfield since joining the club’s under 9s but a permanent move away finally looks on the cards.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
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Chaz Davies: I Deserve A Works Ride In World Superbikes Next Season

Chaz Davies insists he deserves a seat with a works team in World Superbikes next season. The Knighton-born rider’s contract with Ducati runs out at the end of this season.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
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Historic Live TV Derby Clash Proves Women’s Game Is Growing, Says Swansea City Ladies Skipper Alicia Powe

Swansea City Ladies captain Alicia Powe reckons their historic season opener at Cardiff City shows how the women’s game is getting stronger. The Swans launch the defence of their Welsh Premier Women’s League title defence on Sunday (4pm) at Leckwith.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
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Rob Howley Takes Transatlantic Gamble In Bid To Get Career Back On Track

Former Wales attack coach Rob Howley has joined Canada’s back-room team following his return to rugby after being banned for a betting breach. Howley was kicked out of Wales’ coaching group at the 2019 World Cup and subsequently banned from the game for 18 months, suspended for nine, having been caught betting on rugby. The […]

Steffan Thomas | Sep 23, 2020
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Welsh Rallying Gets Welcome Boost With New Deal To Stage Events

Motorsport UK and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have signed a new access agreement which will allow competitive four-wheeled rallying on NRW-managed land in Wales for the next three years until 2023. For decades, NRW’s forests have played host to a range of motorsport, working effectively with Motorsport UK to stage events at every level of the sport, from grassroots to the iconic Wales Rally GB – Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
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Wrexham AFC Fans Give Takeover Talks The Go-Ahead ….But Will The Season?

Wrexham AFC’s fans have voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing talks that could lead to the takeover of the club. The Wrexham Supporters Trust gave their backing for talks with ‘two extremely well-known individuals of high net worth’ who are keen to immediately plough in £2million.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
Newport County manager Michael Flynn.

Newport County Can Go Three Months Without Fans . . . So We Need To Keep Killing Giants, Says Michael Flynn

The stats are starting to weigh in favour of Newport County already this season and after another stunning giant-killing act at Rodney Parade – this time ousting Watford from the Carabao Cup – they are looking to bigger and better things in round four. Tonight, they will learn if they will be getting another Premier League side to visit their home fortress as Steve Bruce takes his Newcastle United side to Morecambe in round three. Having reached the fourth round for the first time in their history thanks to a 3-1 win on Tuesday night, Michael Flynn’s side would love another crack at a top team.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020

Centurion Sophie Ingle Relishing Norway Return But Warns Wales To Find The Killer Streak

Sophie Ingle insists Wales can derail runaway UEFA European Championship qualifying Group C leaders Norway next month – if they find their clinical streak. The Chelsea star saw her celebrations at joining Wales’ 100 Club tinged with disappointment after a narrow 1-0 defeat in Oslo on Tuesday.

Ian Gordon | Sep 22, 2020

Pembrey Circuit’s 2020 Celebratory Calendar Left In Tatters By Welsh Government Covid-19 Guidelines

Instead of celebrating its 30th anniversary with a spectacular series of events, Pembrey Circuit has instead been forced to admit defeat and cancel its entire race programme for the rest of 2020 – in what the track owners admit is a truly disastrous year for the venue. Having built a new pit garage complex for the start of the 2020 race season, the Carmarthenshire site had, until earlier today, hoped to run race meetings in the coming weeks – without spectators and with comprehensive Covid-19 compliant and social distancing measures throughout its 200 acre site.

Editor | Sep 22, 2020
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Swansea City’s Alan Tate Facing Fine Or Touchline Ban After Officially Being Charged By FA

Swansea City coach Alan Tate has been officially charged by the Football Association over his clash with Birmingham City’s Jon Toral during the Championship fixture at the Liberty Stadium.

Editor | Sep 22, 2020
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Wales Star Megan Wynne Targets European Glory As She Recovers From Horror Injury

Wales face Norway in Oslo tonight looking to edge nearer to a place in next summer’s European Championships. One woman who won’t be in the Norwegian capital is Megan Wynne, who recently suffered a serious knee injury. But the Bristol City star is targeting a return in time for next summer’s championship finals as she […]

Steffan Thomas | Sep 22, 2020
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Seven Welsh Swimmers Named In World Class Programme

Seven Welsh swimmers have been named in British Swimming’s World Class Programme for 2020/21. Georgia Davies (Energy Standard), Calum Jarvis (Bath NC) and Alys Thomas (Swim Swansea) have been named in the Podium programme.

Editor | Sep 22, 2020
Cardiff Devils delight after scoring the winning penalty Pic: Helen Brabon.

Jarrod Skalde Relishing Joining Cardiff Devils After Being Named Head Coach

Jarrod Skalde is Cardiff Devils new head coach. The Canadian, 49, will take over the role in the next few months when COVID-19 restrictions allow.

Terry Phillips | Sep 22, 2020

Sophie Ingle . . . Moulded At Chelsea, Made In Barry, 100 Not Out For Wales

Sophie Ingle believes mighty Chelsea and little Vale Wanderers have been crucial influences in her route to becoming a Welsh centurion. Ingle will win her 100th cap in Oslo tonight when Wales attempt to put a dent in Norway’s leadership of their Euro qualifying group. It is a fittingly significant match for a notable personal milestone. Only Jess Fishlock and Loren Dykes have reached three figures among Wales’ footballers – women or men.

Graham Thomas | Sep 22, 2020
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Welsh Men’s And Women’s Amateur Golf Championships Fall Victim To New COVID-19 Restrictions

The Welsh Amateur Golf Championships for Men and Ladies have been cancelled for 2020 following the latest lockdown rules in many areas of the country, Wales Golf has announced. The Ladies Amateur Championship was due to be held in Rhuddlan, North Wales this weekend.

Editor | Sep 21, 2020
Martyrs fans went on a River Thames boat trip before their team played Walton Casuals in Surrey.

Exclusive: Merthyr Town Would Have Been Bankrupt By November Had We Not Mothballed Season, Says Chairman Howard King

Chairman Howard King has revealed that Merthyr Town would have gone bust by November had they started the season playing behind closed doors. The Southern League outfit have taken the decision to suspend playing in the 2021-21 season due to the problems caused by COVID-19.

Editor | Sep 21, 2020
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Swansea City Hit Back Against Cardiff City U18s To Claim South Wales derby Win

Swansea City fought back from a goal down to beat South Wales rivals Cardiff City 3-1 in their Professional Under-18 Development League match at Landore. Welsh-born striker James Crole fired the Bluebirds ahead after nine minutes before Josh Thomas, Cameron Congreve and Morgan Clarke scored to earn the Swans victory.

Terry Phillips | Sep 21, 2020
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Gareth Bale Will Provide The Rocket Fuel To Give Spurs Lift Off . . . And That Suits Me, Says Ryan Giggs

Gareth Bale’s return to Tottenham will spark an immediate impact within Jose Mourinho’s squad, according to Wales manager Ryan Giggs. Bale may have been on the sidelines at his new club as Spurs thrashed Southampton 5-2 at the weekend, but that may be only the start of a more lasting influence according to his international boss. Reflecting on Bale’s loan move from Real Madrid, Giggs said: “It’s a huge boost when you see someone like that walk through the door.

Paul Jones | Sep 21, 2020
The Ospreys warming to the task of moving in to St Helen's. (Pic: Owen Morgan)

Rugby Genius Brock James Wants Ospreys Backs To Release The Shackles

During a hugely prosperous playing career with Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 Brock James learnt all there is to know about the intricacies of back play. Known as a master tactician James was the brains behind a decade of success for the French rugby giants. Now he has undertaken the unenviable task of getting […]

Editor | Sep 21, 2020