Carlos Carvalhal has vowed to keep battling to bring in new players after Jurgen Klopp left Swansea having picked two fights and lost both as well as his team’s unbeaten 18-match record. Swansea manager Carvalhal paid tribute to his team’s instincts as they scrapped their way to a priceless 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Monday night. The unexpected triumph has not yet turned their season around, but it has transformed the outlook. Now, only three points adrift of safety and only six from halfway, they will believe there are at least half a dozen clubs they can pick off in the remaining 14 matches of the Premier League season.

With the high-flying 1st XI kicking their heels thanks to their opponents’ cup commitments, it was left to the lower Penarth Hockey Club sides to enjoy a moment in the spotlight as they went unbeaten in the GoCrea8 League.

Jonny Spittle has signed a full-time deal with Connah’s Quay following the expiry of his contract with Aberystwyth Town. Spittle joined Aberystwyth on a short-term contract last summer but last week rejected an extension to remain with the Seasiders, with manager Nev Powell keen to keep the central defender at Park Avenue. Spittle will instead […]

This is the car that Elfyn Evans hopes will carry him to FIA World Rally Championship glory this year – a 380bhp, four-wheel drive, 1.6-litre turbocharged, flame-spitting, EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta RS WRC, built and run by M-Sport.

If you think NFL is not popular in Wales, then you should have been in Cardiff for the NFL UK Live Tour. Dai Sport’s Twm Owen was there for a colourful blend of sporting superstardom and Star Trek convention. Marble statues of Welsh historical greats line the first floor landing at Cardiff City Hall, but those filing past Owain Glyndwr and Llywelyn ap Gruffudd this evening have come to see […]

The Ospreys have dismissed head coach Steve Tandy midway through an under-achieving season. The region announced on Monday afternoon they were parting company with Tandy after six years in the job – despite a recent upturn in both results and performances. It is the first time the region have got rid of their coach midway through a campaign.

Colin Caton’s Phase 2 plans have been boosted by the return of a second former player the club have confirmed. Following the re-signing of midfielder Rob Pearson last week, Bala Town have added Kieran Smith to their ranks. Smith returns to Maes Tegid after departing at the end of last season to play out in […]

Carlos Carvalhal believes the miracle can begin at home to Liverpool on Monday night as Swansea City plot an escape route from relegation. The Swansea City manager sends his players in search of their first home Premier League win under his charge against a team who have not lost for 18 matches. Carvalhal has had a decent start since he took over from Paul Clement and the statistic he justifiably points to as evidence of improvement is just one defeat in five matches. But two of those five games – the draw and then subsequent victory over Wolves – were in the FA Cup and the Portuguese does not need reminding he was not hired to bring success in that competition.

Cardiff Devils are wowing ice hockey fans at Ice Arena Wales. They powered to a 4-1 win against Fife Flyers in Cardiff Bay in front of a sell-out attendance – and next Saturday’s home clash with Coventry Blaze will also attract a 3,000-plus full house. There are only 40 tickets left for the Elite League […]

Former Bangor City player Ryan Edwards scored the only goal of the match for Airbus Broughton in their Huws Gray Alliance match against Penrhyncoch. Edwards, who is in his second spell with Airbus, fired home after eight minutes at the Hollingsworth Group Stadium. Airbus completed an Alliance double against Penrhyncoch thanks to that goal by […]

Scott Ruscoe recorded his first piece of silverware as manager as The New Saints triumphed in the League Cup and he has plenty more to look forward to as he looks to make his way in the game as a manager in his own right. There were was a big role to fill when Craig […]

Merthyr Town produced a spirited finish in their clash with Kettering Town at home, but could not stop the Poppies going top of the table. King’s Lynn, who were Southern League leaders, drew 1-1 against Weymouth, while Kettering defeated Merthyr 4-2 at the Loadlok Community Stadium. Goals from Aaron O’Connor (8 mins), Rene Howe (28), […]

Elite League leaders Cardiff Devils suffered their first regulation time defeat for two months, going down 6-4 against Nottingham Panthers away. Head coach Andrew Lord will expect a major reaction from his players when title rivals Fife Flyers play at Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff Bay this evening (Sunday, 6pm). Devils have been on an […]

Welsh Netball needs to pick itself up off the floor after failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup in Liverpool and hit back at the Commonwealth Games in April. The trip to the Gold Coast now looks like being a seminal tournament for the players and coaches. If they fail to come up with something better than their defeats to Scotland (52-40) and N.Ireland (57-42) at this weekend’s Netball Europe World Cup qualifying tournament, where they were comfortably beaten by both nations, they are in danger of tumbling down the world rankings. A proud Welsh Netball CEO, Sarah Jones, was able to announce Wales had risen to a best ever seventh in the International Netball World Rankings in September last year. Prior to the weekend they were ninth ahead of their defeats to Scotland (11th) and N.Ireland (8th) in Perth.

Dan Biggar’s shoulder will be assessed by Wales medical staff on Sunday after the Ospreys’ No.10 was injured during his team’s defeat to Clermont Auvergne which ended the region’s campaign in Europe. It leaves Wales worrying over the fitness of their outside-half just a fortnight before their opening NatWest Six Nations game against Scotland. And it comes barely 24 hours after his fellow Wales No.10 Rhys Priestland was sidelined for the majority of the tournament due to a hamstring problem.

Elinor Barker struck double silver for Britain at the track World Cup meeting in Minsk. And fellow Welsh rider Lewis Oliva added to the medal tally with bronze in Belarus.

Wayne Pivac believes Saturday night’s raucous atmosphere at Parc Y Scarlets will prove a turning point for the region. The Scarlets booked their European Champions Cup quarter-final place with a gritty 30-27 victory over former champions Toulon. It was night when the team proved they are capable of winning the tournament – mixing the flair they had shown at Bath in the previous round, with a determined defensive display to keep out the former champions in the final stages.

Neil Warnock admitted Cardiff missed the chance to put the pressure on Derby after being held to a goalless draw at Sheffield Wednesday. The Bluebirds would have drawn level on points with the second-placed Rams with a victory over Wednesday.

The New Saints won the 2018 Nathaniel MG Cup with a 1-0 win over Cardiff Metropolitan University at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth (writes Jamie Davies). Jamie Mullan’s 64th minute winning goal secured the Saints’ fourth successive Welsh League Cup victory and manager Scott Ruscoe’s first silverware since replacing Craig Harrison last summer. The defeat for Cardiff Met is […]

Former TNS and Newport County striker Scott Quigley scored twice on his debut for Wrexham. Quigley, signed on loan from Blackpool, eased the Reds closer to Vanarama National League leaders Macclesfield Town, who lost 6-0 at Fylde. Wrexham won 2-0 with Quigley taking advantage of some poor defending to earn three points. A near sell-out […]