Natalie Powell boosted her Olympic 2020 qualification hopes as she returned to form with silver in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Builth Wells judoka claimed the fifth Grand Slam medal of her career in the -78kg category.

Natasha Cockram catapulted into fifth place on the Welsh all-time marathon list after shattering her personal best in Dublin. The Gwent runner clocked two hours 35 minutes 49 seconds when finishing fourth in the women’s race.

Cameron Basnett, a 22-year-old defenceman, has jumped out of the Fire into the Fire. The former Guildford Fire Kings player has switched to Cardiff Fire and made his debut this weekend. Basnett impressed during the convincing 10-2 National Ice Hockey League win against Lee Valley Lions at the Viola Arena. The smooth-skating D-man is a […]

Evan Hoyt is closing in on a top 400 spot in the world after climbing to another career high in the latest rankings. The 23-year-old from Llanelli has risen 22 places to 440 on the ATP Tour rankings.

Cardiff Devils completed their Challenge Cup group fixtures with a 4-0 away win against Coventry Blaze at the SkyDome. Latvian-born Toms Rutkis was man of the match after returning 1+1, while Layne Ulmer finished with 2+1. Netminder Thomas ‘Mad Dog’ Murdy was another man of the match contender, keeping a shutout by making 34 saves. […]

Dayinsure Wales Rally GB has been presented with the coveted Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy 2018. The award commemorates Wales’ greatest racing driver who tragically lost his life during the 1977 South African Grand Prix and is presented annually by the Welsh Motoring Writers to an individual or undertaking with a relationship to Wales for an outstanding contribution in the world of transport: land, sea or air.

Having won a record-breaking three consecutive MSA British Historic Rally Championships (2015, ’16 and ‘17), Jason Pritchard can now add 2018 Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Champion to his impressive collection, after winning the series on a thrilling final round in Northumberland. The talented Builth Wells driver had never rallied over the infamous Otterburn Military Ranges before, yet in atrocious conditions – which saw snow, sleet and torrential rain fall on the narrow and unforgiving stages – he produced another driving masterclass on the Ford Parts Cheviot Stages Rally to record his third maximum points score of the season. Co-driven by Phil Clarke, Pritchard’s only mistake was an overshoot on SS10, as he confidently drove to title success in his powerful North Road Garage Ford Focus WRC05.

Eliot Evans signed off the 12th round of the JD Welsh Premier League in spectacular fashion as he fired Cardiff Met back into the top-six. Evans crashed home a stunning 73rd minute volley from the edge of the area to rescue a point for his side, who were struggling to break down a dogged Carmarthen […]

Wales look as if they will be facing one Wallaby they thought they had seen off when they meet Australia on November 10. Adam Ashley-Cooper has been recalled to coach Michael Cheika’s squad two years after he won the last of his 116 Test caps.

Oli McBurnie feels ready to carry the burden of being Swansea City’s goal provider after an hour-long pep talk from Graham Potter. The Scotland striker has admitted his chin was on his chest after he was given stick from fans following games in this month’s international break.

Ffion James showed the success of the cycling sisters from Abergavenny is continuing after bagging her first victory of the season in the HSBC UK Cyclo-Cross National Trophy in Irvine. The Cambridge University student is the younger sister of Olympic  medallist Becky, who has now retired, and GB international Rachel.

Elinor Barker produced a madison masterclass in Milton to strike gold for the second time at the Track World Cup in Canada. Cardiff’s Olympic champ joined forces with Katie Archibald – with whom she had already won the Team Pursuit with Laura Kenny and Ellie Dickinson – to win the event in crushing fashion.

Elfyn Evans put an end to his recent bad luck by bagging a superb third place in Spain on the final stage. The Dolgellau-born driver claimed a podium finish by 0.5secs on the power stage 0f RallyRACC Catalunya – Rally de España after Thierry Neuville hit a rock.

Bradley Walker, Wrexham’s talented young midfield player, is ready to face his former club Hartlepool United at the Racecourse on Tuesday. Walker, who joined Wrexham on loan from Crewe, scored their goal from a penalty during the 1-1 draw against Chesterfield away. He is loving life with the Dragons and was overjoyed to see Wrexham […]

Liverpool fan Kevin Ellison played against Sir Alex Ferguson’s team at Old Trafford, under manager Ian Rush at Chester City and against Paul Gascoigne when the former England ace was in Boston United’s team. But some of the favourite moments in a playing career spanning more than two decades and 13 clubs have come against […]

Steve Hansen has claimed Ireland are leading the way in player welfare and has called for a four-month break between seasons. As the debate rages over the future of the Lions following plans in England to extend their domestic season into late June, the All Blacks coach and former man at the helm for Wales, has said the Irish are leading the way. Welsh international players are currently expected to play a maximum of 31 matches per season, whilst the new English proposals are meant to restrict appearances for England players to 30 – reduced from 32, but with supposed guaranteed breaks through an overall longer season that will conflict with Lions tours.

Cardiff Fire are out for another ice hockey goals fest when Lee Valley Lions come to South Wales on Sunday (6pm). In their last home fixture Fire hit back from 9-6 down with five minutes 20 seconds left to score three goals, force overtime and then Hungarian-born Tamas Elias fired a dramatic winner. Director of […]

Andrew Selby may have been out of boxing for a year, but he wasted little time in prolonging his comeback on Saturday night. The Barry flyweight, who still hopes to emulate big brother Lee and fight for a world title, stopped Adam Yahaya inside two rounds at the Newport Centre. It means the next stage to his world title shot – an eliminator against Mexican Julio César Martinez – is now in his sights for December before he can look to challenge WBC champion Cristofer Rosales in the new year.

John Mulvihill has pointed the finger at his players for failing to follow the game plan after they became the first team in the Guinness Pro 14 to lose to the Toyota Cheetahs. The Blues coach was also left frustrated by what he felt was a wrong decision by referee Lloyd Linton he claimed titled the game away from the visitors in South Africa. But most of the Australian’s anger was directed at his own side who have now lost the momentum created by four successive victories with back-to-back defeats.

Wales Sevens head coach Richie Pugh has named several of Wales’ most promising players to prepare for the 2018/19 World Rugby Sevens Series. The young prospects will complement a core group of experienced sevens players with the series opening on December 1st with the iconic tournament in Dubai.