Welshman Jack Shore comes across as a cage fighter with nerves of steel, strong belief in his ability to win the World title and high intelligence. He is unbeaten in nine professional fights and aims for World glory when he takes on London’s Mike Ekundayo at the Viola Arena in Cardiff Bay this Saturday. Shore, […]

Andy Davies topped off a great Welsh Road Rally Championship winning season by scoring victory on the final round of the series, the Eagle Rally, in his Subaru Impreza. Co-driven by Michael Gilbey, the Cribyn driver won the Newtown & District Automobile Club-organised event for a second time in a row, to add to his wins on this year’s Rali Bro Caron and Autumn Rally.

Welsh rallying has been saddened by the news that driver Mark James has succumbed to the head injuries he sustained on the recent PokerStars Rally. James crashed his Ford Escort Mk2 on stage eight of the Isle of Man event three weeks ago. He was initially treated in Nobles Hospital on the island, before being flown to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool.

Transatlantic face time calls with her American coach are helping a Welsh athlete fulfil her potential as a top class distance runner which had been jeopardised by a career threatening injury. During her final year at the University of Tulsa in 2015, Natasha Cockram suffered a knee injury so severe she was told by surgeons she would never run again.

Joe Ralls believes Cardiff City can use their home form revival to end their away day misery when they face West Ham on Tuesday night. The Bluebirds have won three out of their last four home fixtures, a resurgence that has seen them climb out of the relegation zone and up to 16th place in the table. But Neil Warnock’s side have been unable to transfer that gear shift to their away form, which remains the joint-worst in the league alongside Fulham, with a just a single point collected.

Canadian forward Justin Faryna has left Cardiff Devils. The spark plug winger from Calgary, a hugely popular player among fans, was in tears when he told Devils team-mates that he was leaving. His departure has come as a massive shock to the Elite League champions, but they will move to bring in another import forward […]

Penarth Hockey Club’s 1st XI bounced back from a recent run of disappointing Verde Recreo Premiership results with a crushing away win over Exeter University, while the club’s other sides continue to press for promotion in their respective divisions. University of Exeter ‘A’ 3-7 PENARTH The 1st XI travelled to the south coast with a streamlined squad, but also with an air of optimism that they could turn on the style and kick-start their stuttering season.

Nigel Owens will add another big rugby occasion to his world record breaking CV when he makes his debut in the men’s Varsity Match at Twickenham on Thursday (kick-off 3.00pm). The 47-year-old Welshman will be back at the venue where he refereed the 2015 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia before heading to Paris on Sunday to take charge of the Heineken Champions Cup clash between Racing 92 and Leicester Tigers.

Cardiff City will travel to Gillingham in the Emirates FA Cup third round. The Bluebirds make the long trip to Kent for what will be a tricky tie. “I’m delighted,” said Swansea-born Gillingham manager Steve Lovell. “It will be a great tie. A Welsh team, too.  “They will bring good support so it will be […]

Former captain Joss Labadie looks set to return for Newport County in their Checkatrade Trophy last 32 tie in Gloucestershire on Tuesday. Manager Michael Flynn will rest a number of players from the match in Cheltenham with some crucial league and cup fixtures coming up. Four of Newport’s next six matches are at Rodney Parade […]

Peter Creed’s hopes at the BlackBall Open in Cairo were ended with a first round defeat. The 31-year-old from Caerphilly was beaten 11-5, 11-3, 11-7 by Leicester-born George Parker in 26 minutes.

Sam Ricketts has taken charge at Shrewsbury Town – and Wrexham have launched their search for a new manager. Wrexham’s club statement said: “We did everything possible to retain Sam’s services. However, once this interest became known, Sam expressed his desire to speak to them regarding their vacancy. “Shrewsbury triggered elements in Sam’s contract enabling […]

Welsh domestic football clubs look set to be included in plans for a new European competition as part of Uefa’s restructuring of its continental competitions. The European governing body announced over the weekend that it intends to create a third European club competition from 2021, and decrease the current size of the Europa League. The […]

What is their left to say about the Dragons? Except, maybe, that their capitulation at home to a third string Leinster team might represent a new low. Jamie Phillips thinks so and worries the only way is up – to North Wales. What a difference a week makes in sport – especially if you’re a Dragons fan. There was a lot of optimism when the region earned a deserved and much-needed win over Edinburgh. The players dug deep and the defence was noticeably a lot better.

Cardiff Fire officially opened the newly named Viola Arena in Cardiff Bay with a sensational 6-5 victory against Romford Raiders. Former Devils player Mark Smith was in charge for the first time following the departure of player-coach Chris Douglas and the Fire players did him proud. Essex visitors Raiders powered into a 3-0 lead soon […]

Ali Loke won her all-Welsh first round tie at the $18,000 Monte Carlo Classic as she beat Nia Davies. The Cambridge-based player triumphed 11-9, 11-9, 11-5 in 27 minutes against her compatriot from Haverfordwest.

Brad Mooar has said he feels “humbled” to have been offered the Scarlets head coach’s job in succession to Wayne Pivac. Currently assistant coach at the Crusaders in New Zealand, Mooar will succeed Pivac ahead of the 2019-20 season when the present Scarlets chief take over with Wales from Warren Gatland. The Scarlets’ search for a successor has not been straightforward. High on their initial hit list was current Zebre and former Canada coach Kieran Crowley.

Andrew Lord has called on his Cardiff Devils players to hit ‘full throttle’ from the start of Wednesday’s home clash with Guildford Flames. Devils were left frustrated after losing against struggling Dundee Stars at the Viola Arena in Cardiff Bay on Sunday, although head coach Lord and his players did earn three points from a […]

Mark Hughes will not be returning to Cardiff City on Saturday after he was sacked as Southampton manager after just eight months in charge. The ex-Wales international and manager was due to lead the Saints in a vital battle near the foot of the Premier League until his reign was ended on Monday.

Joel Makin has risen to a new career high of 24 in the world in the latest PSA Squash rankings. The Haverfordwest-born player has improved six places on last month’s previous high of 30.