Airbus Broughton have made a sizzling start to their Huw’s Gary Alliance campaign and boast a 100 per cent record after 11 matches. They are 12 points ahead of second-placed Flint Town United. Airbus were made to work for their 2-1 victory at Buckley Town. Both sides had chances during an end-to-end first half with […]
Welsh Wizards, the Cardiff-based Professional Squash League team, are facing a player crisis. The leading three players in their squad, all ranked inside the World’s top 15, have suffered injuries. PSL officials have given Wizards special dispensation to search Worldwide for a new signing to play at number one in next Tuesday’s home fixture against […]
Wales Rugby League’s experienced junior international coach Jason Seddon is stepping down as head coach of Wales U16s after two very successful years in charge. Seddon, 44, led Wales U16s to two wins against Ireland followed by the nation’s first ever victory over England at that level in 2017.
Gethin Jenkins will call time on his illustrious career after this Sunday’s Guinness PRO14 clash with Zebre at Cardiff Arms Park (2.45pm). The Wales record-appearance maker has been battling back from a chronic knee injury and made two appearances for Cardiff Blues A in the Celtic Cup.
Results were not the only thing occupying minds at Penarth Hockey Club last weekend, as the two teams in action donned unfamiliar colours in support of cancer victims. PENARTH 2-3 Cheltenham After falling 5-4 to Clifton Robinsons in heart-breaking fashion the previous weekend, Penarth’s 1st XI were keen to get back to winning ways in the Verde Recreo Premiership, but knew to expect a tough challenge against another team that was playing in National League West last season.
Autumn is the season of mellow fruitfulness, rugby internationals, and sporting biographies. But there is one book currently on the market with a difference. Gethin Hughes is a player you may never have heard of, but author Luke Upton has created a character that feels so real you may find yourself looking out for him at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Gethin Hughes – the hero Welsh rugby deserves? Max Boyce… Grand Slam… Gren’s cartoons… big leeks… headbands… whilst Welsh rugby has changed hugely in the past fifteen years, the imagery around it is still largely rooted in the 1970s.
Wales Rugby League’s Wheelchair international side are hoping to make it a double rugby league success against Scotland this weekend as the two national sides face off in a friendly match at Pleasance Sports Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday (2pm start). Scotland and Wales’ full international “running rugby league” sides meet this Friday in Gala (kick-off 7.30pm) in the second week of this year’s Rugby League European Championships, which also acts as a World Cup qualifier.
Former Wales forward Ian Gough had plenty of heroes in red growing up, but also one in blue who will take centre stage on Saturday. Doddie Weir – whose name has been attached to the Wales v Scotland fixture in the form of a Cup to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease – made a lasting impression on Gough as a young player making his way. Eventually, the master and pupil would meet on the field, although it would be Weir who enjoyed victory at Murrayfield in 1999.
Newtown became the latest JD Welsh Premier League to fall victim to Cambrian & Clydach’s giant-killing feats in the Nathaniel MG Cup, whilst holders The New Saints eased their way into the semi-final draw. The Rhondda Cynon Taff side had already seen off Barry Town and Aberystwyth Town prior to their quarter-final clash with the […]
Welshman Joel Makin has muscled his way into the Qatar Classic last eight and will play Egyptian Tarek Momen. On the fourth day of play at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Makin took his place among the quarter-finalists. The man from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, won 11-4, 11-7, 7-11, 8-3 (retired) against French ace […]
Wrexham maintained their challenge for promotion to the Football League, but their 1-0 victory against Hartlepool United was far from comfortable The difference between the teams was a brilliant 25-yards Luke Young effort which found the net. The Dragons returned to second place behind leaders Salford on goal difference. After one minutes silence in memory […]
Dai Sport exclusive. A one-to-one interview with new Devils latest signing: Sam Duggan is proud of his grandad, Percy. But there is a feeling he let him down. Percy was a professional footballer who played for Queens Park Rangers, but Sam says: “I’m afraid the football gene skipped a generation in my case.” Duggan is a huge […]
Dylan Davies, the newly crowned Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Champion, is considering stepping up to an R5 car for 2019 – which will also enable him to contest the full four-day Wales Rally GB international for the very first time. The 29-year old Llanon driver won the Welsh series in an Impreza B13 this year, but the Subaru is now up for sale. Co-driven by Caernarfon’s Llion Williams, Davies is still contemplating what championship he might contest next year; it could be a defence of his Welsh title, or possibly the BTRDA Gold Star Series. But whatever he does, Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship is very much on his wish list.
Joel Makin, the 24-year-old Welshman making his debut in the Qatar Squash Classic, has stormed into the quarter-finals. He defeated French ace Mathieu Castagnet 11-4, 11-7, 7-11, 8-3 (retired) in their third round clash today. It is a huge victory for Makin, who had been on court for a total of more than three hours […]
Cardiff Devils will be going into a Scottish horror show in Glasgow on Wednesday. Hosts Clan will be wearing special edition Halloween jerseys and fans are being encouraged to wear their most frightening costumes for a fancy dress competition. Head coach Andrew Lord and his players, though, will be firmly focused on the job in […]
Man of the match Joe Haycock and Ismail Ozdemir scored for Berriew in their Welsh Trophy third round win against Carno away. The Rhiewsiders produced a commanding team performance to earn their place in the last 32. Berriew manager David Jones said: “We feel the trophy is a competition we can go far in this […]
Mike Fondop insists Wrexham are more than capable of winning the Vanarama National Conference this season and returning to the Football League. The Dragons are right in the promotion mix and play Hartlepool at the Racecourse on Tuesday evening (7.45pm). Striker Fondop says: “I know we have a chance to finish top with all the talent […]
Scotland legend Scott Hastings has welcomed the joint decision by Wales and Scotland give money to Doddie Weir’s charity. The Welsh Rugby Union and their Scottish counterparts have done a U-turn and decided to donate a joint minimum £100,000 to Weir’s motor neurone disease charity following widespread criticism of their original stance ahead of this weekend’s fixture between the two countries.
Chris Hughes has set his sights set on a semi-final place as Newtown look to carry their good form into the Nathaniel MG Cup. All four quarter-final matches are being played tonight, including the two all-WPL ties with current holders The New Saints away to Llandudno and Bala Town facing Connah’s Quay. The Latham Park […]
Former Manchester City striker Shaun Goater reckons Merthyr Town must beware Bermudan goals ace Jonte Smith in the FA Trophy. Goater, who scored 32 times in 36 appearance for Bermuda, believes Smith is a player to watch out for in a tie too be played at the Dripping Pan Stadium on Saturday, November 10. “Jonte […]