Bradley Wiggins has criticised the decision to omit Geraint Thomas from the Tour de France by Team Ineos boss Dave Brailsford. Britain’s first Tour winner reckons even an out-of-form Thomas – who won the world’s greatest cycle race in 2018 – would have been a top 10 contender this year.
Wrexham AFC’s Supporters Trust have called a special meeting to discuss a potential £2million takeover of the club. The approach to take over the National League outfit is said to have come from “two extremely well-known individuals of high net worth” who wish to remain anonymous at the moment.
Melissa Courtney-Bryant finished fourth in a high-class 1500m race in Berlin. The Welsh 3,000 and 5,000m record holder crossed the line in 4:02.34 at the Istaf 2020 meeting.
Life will be far from quiet on the pitch when central defender Fiacre Kelleher makes his debut for Wrexham, probably against Telford United away on Tuesday.
Geraint Thomas’ bid for victory at Tirreno Adriatico will go down to a final stage time trial shoot out. The 34-year-old heads into the 10.1km coastal race against the clock in third spot – 39 secs down on race leader Simon Yates.
Amy Boulden has revealed the secret behind her breakthrough maiden Ladies European Tour title – a podcast. The 27-year-old said she had mentally prepared for her final round at the VP Bank Swiss Open by listening to a podcast.
Regan Grace is one of the biggest superstars in the 13 man code and the crown jewel in Welsh rugby league. While many see Grace as the Gareth Bale of rugby league in Wales he is perhaps more of a symbol of the inclusive nature of the sport. Wales Rugby League Chief Executive Gareth Kear […]
By Rob Cole Gareth Davies will learn tomorrow if his six year tenure as chairman of the WRU is about to end. Having issued a bleak warning in a last-gasp letter to the Union’s 320 member clubs last week, in which he urged them not to “underestimate the impact and the repercussions of a vote for […]
Steve Cooper says there are plenty more goals to come from Morgan Gibbs-White after he marked his league debut with Swansea City’s winner over Preston.
Todd Kelman has issued a message to Cardiff Devils fans insisting that the future of the club is safe. The club’s Managing Director said the owners were committed to the club and building another title-winning team.
Neil Harris faced up to the negatives of Cardiff City’s opening day SkyBet Championship defeat against Sheffield Wednesday and admitted: “We were architects of our own downfall.” Manager Harris and his Bluebirds slumped to a 2-0 home defeat even though they dominated possession for long periods.
Clara Evans and Josh Griffiths both set personal bests at the star-studded Antrim Coast Half Marathon.
Robin McBryde was a vital cog in Warren Gatland’s Wales back-room team for 12 years. In that time Wales won four Six Nations titles and reached two World Cup semi-finals. Now, the former Scarlets hooker is in charge of Leinster’s forwards and chats to Steffan Thomas about his new life in the Irish capital. Welsh […]
Amy Boulden produced a superb final round 64 to win her maiden Ladies European Tour title with at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open. The 27-year-old from St Asaph won by three shots after producing the lowest round of the tournament.
Geraint Thomas is set for a decisive final two days on the Tirreno-Adriatico. The 34-year-old finished safely in the main pack on stage six which was won in a sprint finish by Belgium’s Tim Merlier.
JORDI Osei-Tutu was a target for sickening racist abuse in European football, but the Arsenal man – who will spend this season on loan at Cardiff City – says it has made him stronger on and off the pitch.
Former West Ham, Ipswich Town and Wales playmaker Gavin Williams is aiming to relaunch his playing career – at least temporarily. Merthyr Tydfil-born Williams is training hard with his home-town club and has stepped back from his first team managerial role.
By Terry Phillips Cardiff City are 100 not out and preparing to mark their Football League centenary season by launching a promotion push in 2020-21. The Bluebirds open the new Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon – 100 years since their first ever Football League home match. Clapton Orient […]
Morgan Gibbs-White believes Steve Cooper’s faith in the stars of tomorrow can help him start proving his talent this afternoon. The 20-year-old is set to make his league debut for Swansea City as the club begin their Championship campaign away at Preston North End. It’s not the fixture that either Cooper or Gibbs-White were hoping for back in June, when the Swans were in the promotion play-offs and Gibbs-White was still yearning for an extended run in the first team at Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Geraint Thomas finished second on stage five of Tirreno-Adriatico after fellow brit Simon Yates broke clear on the summit finish at Sassotetto summit finish. The Welsh rider crossed the line alongside Rafal Majka (Bora-Hansgrohe) 35 seconds down on his rival from Mitchelton-Scott on the queen stage of the race.