Andrew Selby returns to the ring this weekend as a man in a hurry, determined to make up for lost time. The Welsh flyweight and one-time world title prospect wants to put a year’s inactivity behind him when he takes on Tanzania’s Adam Yahaya on Saturday night at the Newport Centre, live on S4C. Selby looked to be firmly on his way to a world title challenge in record time before the death of his mother, a court appearance, and the temporary suspension of his licence made it a wretched 12 months.

Wrexham’s Red Army are heading to Derbyshire and Wrexham manager Sam Ricketts says: “The away following is fantastic. I love it.” Away end tickets are still selling fast and well over 1,000 Dragons’ fans are making the trip to Chesterfield for the Vanarama National League clash. Wrexham are intent on earning a fourth successive League […]

Chaz Davies is looking to dazzle under the lights when he lines-up for the penultimate time in World Superbikes this season in Qatar on Friday. The Powys-born rider was ninth fastest in opening practice in Losail which guaranteed him a spot in Superpole 2 today when gird positions are decided.

Merthyr Town go to Farnborough aiming to make progress in the Buildbase FA Trophy on Saturday. The Martyrs travel to play the Hampshire outfit in a first qualifying round tie with £3,250 prize money for the winners.  Manager Gavin Williams and his Merthyr players put their bid to maintain a play-offs challenge in the EvoStik […]

Head Coach John Kear says Wales are chomping at the bit to get their European Championships campaign started against France in Carcassonne tomorrow. Wales will also face Scotland and Ireland in the autumn tournament which will have qualifying spots for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup up for grabs.

The Ospreys have turned to teenager Harri Morgan and hope he will be inspired before his home town crowd when they host Connacht at Bridgend on Friday night. It will be the 18-year-old’s first full game after he made debut off the bench in the defeat to Worcester Warriors last week. That was in the European Challenge Cup, so the Connacht clash will also be a Guinness Pro 14 first appearance for Morgan at the Brewery Field, when he began his career with the Ravens.

Usain Bolt will never make it as a professional footballer and has a touch “like a trampoline” according to former Cardiff City striker Andy Keogh. The multiple Olympic champion has been on trial with Australian club Central Coast Mariners and was offered a contract last week. But it’s been reported Bolt rejected the contract as it fell way below his financial expectations and the 31-year-old is understood to be on the look-out for a new club.

It’s been a long time coming, but the prospect of Gareth Anscombe finally becoming the first choice Wales No.10 has never looked closer. Four years since he left New Zealand, the full benefits of that Welsh-born mother should finally pay off, says Harri Morgan. It’s possible to experience a certain joy when watching a maligned investment transition into a dead set winner. There is a sense of deep satisfaction derived not only from the validation of an ability to recognise strong fundamentals, but also from an outcome that vindicates all that patience and trust.

Bluebirds forward Bobby Decordova-Reid will be living the dream when he runs out to face Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Reid, the boy from Easton within inner-city Bristol, grew up as a red – and watches the Merseyside giants at every opportunity. He idolised England and Liverpool stars Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard as a schoolboy […]

Lee Valley Lions, the London club Doug McEwen joined for two seasons before switching to Cardiff Devils, are the next National Ice Hockey League visitors to Ice Arena Wales on Sunday (6pm). Lions take on a Cardiff Fire team who have won their last three matches and are focused on continuing their drive up the […]

Cardiff Devils have signed a young homegrown forward, still only 20-years-old, who was described as ‘one of Britain’s greatest talents ever.’ He has also been talked of as the ‘next Tony Hand’, a Scot drafted by NHL club Edmonton 30 years ago, and is certainly a player who will be at the heart of future GB […]

More than 600 Wrexham fans will follow their team to Derbyshire for Saturday’s crucial League Two clash with Chesterfield. The Dragons earned their place in the Emirates FA Cup first round thanks to a midweek replay win against Harrogate and are now focused on playing the Spireites. Martin Allen, the highly experienced Chesterfield manager, has […]

Neil Warnock, in his prime, was a better winger than current Cardiff City flyer Josh Murphy. The Bluebirds gaffer was quicker too. Who says so? Warnock of course. It’s all part of the training ground banter which is a daily part of City life at the Vale of Glamorgan Resort. “The manager gives me stick […]

Geraint Thomas insists he has yet to decide if he will defend his Tour de France crown next year – but says he and Chris Froome can both target victory. The reigning champ was at the presentation of the 2019 route in Paris on Thursday along with four-time champ Froome.

Welsh duo Lauren Price and Rosie Eccles have been named in GB Boxing’s squad for the AIBA Women’s World Championships in India. Newport middleweight Price will be looking to add to her Commonwealth Games gold and European Championships bronze in New Delhi from November 15-28.

Want to know where one of the fastest growing and inspiring sports stories is creating a real buzz? Then, head up to Treorchy, or Ferndale, or Tonypandy, or Porth. Rhondda Netball – creators of a tidal wave of female participation – are bridging the generation gap with five to 65-year-olds now getting on the court. At the one end of the age range are the new “Rhondda Rascals”- girls as young as five who are being introduced to the sport in weekly after-school sessions.

Jason Tovey has joined the Dragons – for the third time in his career. The outside-half has moved to Rodney Parade, initially on permit from Cross Keys – for a third stint at the region. Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has seen injuries hit fly-half options Gavin Henson and Arwel Robson, leaving Josh Lewis as his only real No 10.

Geraint Thomas will face five summit finishes when he launches the defence of his Tour de France crown in Belgium next July. The Cardiff-born rider was at the official presentation of the 2019 route in Paris on Thursday for a Tour that also features 30 categorised climbs and just 54 kilometres of time trialling.

Wales have moved up one place – to 18th – in the latest FIFA world rankings. The move follows Wales’ victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin earlier this month in the UEFA Nations League tournament. Ryan Giggs’ side are still some way short of their top 10 high spot following their run to […]

Welsh rugby has just lost one of its unsung heroes with the death at 68 of Robin Williams, arguably the greatest place kicker and the biggest points machine the game has ever seen. Williams, the former Pontypool and Newport full-back, once scored a phenomenal 517 points in a season, a Welsh record which stands to this day.