Remember Steve Robinson, the Cardiff storeman who stepped out of his overalls and into a world title fight at 48 hours’ notice? Well, the story continues. It’s Storeman 2 . . . sort of, as Owen Morgan has been finding out. The son of a Welsh boxing world champion takes the next step towards his […]

Bernard Jackman is to take charge of the Dragons’ defensive coaching after the region decided to sack specialist Hendre Marnitz. In what appears to be a last throw of the dice by Jackman – with his own job clearly on the line – he has decided to be more hands-on in a bid to turn around the spectacularly unsuccessful region. It is understood Marnitz left the Dragons last weekend, but the news was kept under wraps until Thursday morning when the region issued a three paragraph statement – one more than the number of wins they have managed this season.

Hosts Republic of Ireland left Wales down and out during their Victory Shield under-16 clash in County Kerry. The Welsh boys had battle to a 1-1 draw against Scotland in their opening fixture, defender Matt Baker scoring the goal, but were beaten 4-0 by the Irish. “We started the game well and needed to after […]

Wales suffered in their first match during Uefa under-19 Championship qualifying in North Wales. An 85th minute penalty, converted by Billy Gilmour, earned Scotland a 2-1 victory at Belle Vue, Rhyl. Manager Paul Bodin expected Scotland to provide the toughest test for his young Wales side in this qualifying tournament and the visitors started brightly […]

Wales are on a roll. The statistics show it and the WRU claim the number of fans tuning up to watch the game against Tonga will underline it, too. Robin Davey believes the revival is something to celebrate and should not be threatened even if Warren Gatland tests his own squad depth this weekend. There’s nothing like winning to bring the crowds in and although Wales aren’t exactly playing champagne rugby, they’re chalking up the w’s in near record-breaking sequence. That is enough to appeal to the great Welsh rugby public. We have moved from a point where clubs initially had lots of tickets left on their hands for the Under Armour autumn series to one where they are now flying, out according to the Welsh Rugby Union.

Chaz Davies admitted he felt like he was unwrapping a Christmas present after taking the wraps off his new bike. The Knighton-born rider took part in the first of a private two day treat at Aragon in Spain with his new Ducati Panigale V4 R bike,

Neil Warnock is ensuring Cardiff City put maximum effort into the club’s youth development system. Craig Bellamy, under-18 manager and a leading figure in coaching throughout the Bluebirds’ Academy, is working closely with the youth leaders at all age levels.  Dane Facey, City’s lead youth development Coach (under-12 to under-16) plays a key part in […]

Cardiff City’s under-12 team will be playing at the Truce Cup in Belgium next month. The qualifying event was hosted in Portsmouth, at the HMS Temeraire – with players taking part in a memorial service on Armistice Day before the tournament began. This tournament is part of the Premier League games programme with the Truce […]

Cardiff RFC has been invited to break new ground by becoming the first club side to face Oxford University in their annual Major Stanley’s XV fixture on Wednesday, 14November, 2018. This prestigious match has been the highlight of the home matches at Iffley Road since 1919 and the game against the Blue & Blacks will come 130 years on from the first meeting of the two great rugby institutions in 1888.

Cardiff Fire are intent on earning back-to-back National League ice hockey wins this weekend. Player-coach Chris Douglas and his team take on Basingstoke Buffalo away on Saturday before entertaining Swindon Wildcats in Cardiff Bay the next evening. Buffalo and Wildcats are both below Fire in the NIHL Two South table – and the Cardiff team […]

Swedish midfield player Adnan Maric scored the winner for Swansea City Under-21s in their Checkatrade Trophy group match against Charlton Athletic away. “It’s one of my better goals,” Maric told Swansea City’s media team. “We’d had a few chances already so, as the ball came across, I decided to try my luck. Luckily for me, […]

Cardiff City players Mark Harris and Stuart O’Keefe went head-to-head in a Checkatrade Trophy match at Rodney Parade in Newport. ’Sparky’ Harris scored in Newport County’s 2-0 win against Plymouth Argyle and helped ensure the Exiles progress to the knockout stages. Harris joined County on loan to help his development, while O’Keefe, who is under […]

Penarth Hockey Club enjoyed an unbeaten record in the Verde Recreo League last weekend, with two victories and a draw from the teams in action….PENARTH 4-1 Wotton-under-Edge After suffering three consecutive defeats for the first time in over three years, the1st XI welcomed Wotton-under-Edge to Stanwell knowing that the visitors were also struggling for form.

James Lawrence may not be a household name in his adopted country, Wales, but he is certainly someone well known to Danish danger man Christian Eriksen. For as well as rubbing shoulders with the likes of Harry Kane and Jack Wilshire in the junior ranks at Arsenal, the 26-year-old Anderlecht defender played with Eriksen in the Ajax youth team in Holland. Lawrence was given a big surprise when manager Ryan Giggs called him up into the Wales squad last week for the Nations League clash against the Danes. He was shocked again when Eriksen sent him a message saying, “See you on Friday!”

Two of the Word’s leading squash players are set to clash go in Cardiff later this month – and there will be plenty riding on the result. Joelle King, Commonwealth Games gold medallist in singles and doubles this year, is number seven in the World, but knows there is a Welsh warrior charging up the rankings. […]

Welsh international Ethan Ampadu is the inspiration for players in manager Paul Bodin’s Wales under-19 squad. That’s Bodin’s view as he prepares his young Welsh players for Uefa under-19 Championship action. Chelsea’s Ampadu is 18-years-old and still qualifies for Bodin’s group, but is now playing senior international football. “For players like Ethan, who is the […]

Wales fought out a 1-1 draw against Scotland in their opening Victory Shield under-16 clash at St Brendan’s Park in the Republic of Ireland. Matthew Baker scored for Wales, who also missed a penalty when a spot-kick crashed against the bar. Jaden Ferguson netted for the Scots. Wales, playing in red, selected Wrexham’s Max Williams […]

Kieron Freeman has been called up to replace Chris Mepham after the Brentford defender withdrew from the Wales squad for the Nations League clash against Denmark on Friday. Sheffield United’s Freeman – who is uncapped – will replace Mepham for the Denmark game at Cardiff and next Tuesday’s friendly with Albania in Elbasan. Blades defender Freeman was drafted into the Wales squad for the match against the Republic of Ireland last month.

After drawing a Welsh December cracker of a tie against Wrexham in the second round of the FA Cup, Newport County will have more cup progression in mind tonight (Tuesday) when they welcome Plymouth Argyle to Rodney Parade for their final pool game in the Checkatrade Trophy. The mathematics are pretty simple for Michael Flynn’s side – win and they are through on goal difference ahead of Swindon Town. They were beaten 1-0 at Swindon in their opening game, but then thumped pool-topping Chelsea U21 3-0.

Andrew Lord has warned his Cardiff Devils after their embarrassing eight-goal Elite League thrashing against Belfast Giants, saying: “Our performance was unacceptable.” Devils have lost four of their last five matches, but the result against Giants in front of a sell-out 3,000-plus attendance will haunt Lord and his players. “I have lot of thoughts, many […]