Penarth Hockey Club bounced back from a frustrating series of results to post an unbeaten weekend that was just one goal shy of producing a first ever 100 per cent strike rate since the return to fielding four teams.

Craig Bellamy would jump at the chance of taking over as Wales manager – even though he has admitted he is not ready for a Premier League job. As Chris Coleman prepares for his first match as Sunderland boss following his decision to leave the Wales job, Bellamy has put his name forward as a possible successor. The 38-year-old former striker – currently coaching in the academy at Cardiff City – is already third favourite for the Wales role behind Tony Pulis and Ryan Giggs.

Warren Gatland still wants to take a swing at some people after the Lions tour – but not, he insists, Steve Hansen. The Wales coach has insisted his relationship with Hansen is a cordial one as the pair prepare to repeat their battle of five months ago in New Zealand. But Gatland – who will bid to end Wales’ 64-year losing streak against the All Blacks this Saturday, and improve his own poor record against the major southern hemisphere nations – still wants to lace on the gloves at some point to avenge the blows he took in the summer.

Newport County are ready to kickstart their season against Barnet at Rodney Parade on Tuesday evening (7.45pm). The Exiles are, without doubt, flying high under the guidance of manager Michael Flynn and his advisor Lennie Lawrence. County are no longer flirting with relegation and are firmly looking upwards at a possible spot in the play-offs. […]

Penydarren BGC are having an astonishing season. They have won every fixture played in the Highadmit South Wales League, Welsh Cup, FAW Trophy and W John Owen Cup. Penydarren are sixth in their table, but they have plenty of games in hand over all teams above them. Their cup successes mean they have only managed […]

Merthyr Town fans turned out in force at the Loadlok Community Stadium this evening. More than 150 people attended an owners meeting in Romans Bar to discuss the financial crisis which has rocked the Southern League club. The Martyrs have launched a #PackThePark initiative before Saturday’s Premier Division home match against Dorchester Town. Manager Gavin […]

Billy Leaver struck a decisive blow for Carmarthen Town in their FAW Youth Cup win against Caldicot Town away. The tie was goalless until two minutes from the end of extra time when Leaver scored to hand his team a place in the last eight. Their reward is a home tie against Connah’s Quay Nomads […]

An Anglesey sailor will be presented with one of the Royal Yachting Association’s most prestigious awards by HRH the Princess Royal, President of the RYA, in recognition of his commitment to North Wales sailing.

Paul Heckinbotham has a warning for fellow Yorkshireman Neil Warnock, saying: “My players are ready for your Bluebirds.” The Barnsley-born Tykes’ manager has inspired his team to an unbeaten run of four matches, two wins and two draws including 1-1 at Norwich City in their latest fixture. “The players have come a long way in […]

Meurig Price and John Strand have resigned from Merthyr Town’s board with immediate effect. The Southern League club are facing a financial crisis and many of their players are leaving the club, although manager Gavin Williams has pledged to stick with the Martyrs. A club statement today said: “Meurig and John have announced that they […]

Cardiff Devils suffered more Elite League pain, conceding 15 goals in two defeats. Coach Andrew Lord’s team had won six successive matches before this latest shocking run, but have now gone down in their last three fixtures. That inconsistency is inflicting damage on Devils’ title hopes. Devils came out hard against Fife Flyers at home, […]

Elfyn Evans has hailed his incredible season as he celebrated a career best World Rally Championship finish. The Dolgellau-born flier finishing fifth in the season ending Rally Australia – his best result Down Under.

Connah’s Quay head into their Nathaniel MG Cup semi-final tonight looking to avoid a repeat of last year’s defeat to The New Saints (7.45). Striker Scott Quigley, now at Blackpool, scored the only goal of the game at the same stage of the competition a year ago as the Saints eliminated the Nomads before going […]

Steve Hansen has refused to take the bait set for him to refuel his long-running feud with Warren Gatland. The two coaches clashed repeatedly during the Lions tour of New Zealand and both have kept the bad blood simmering with barbs directed at the other in the past few weeks. After Gatland claimed he hated the summer Lions series, All Blacks coach Hansen suggested the Wales coach should quit if he no longer enjoys what he is doing.

The JD Welsh Premier League table paints a grim picture for Carmarthen Town, a club who’ve been stalwarts in the national top-flight and have offered a blueprint for many competing rival clubs who operate on a medium-scale budget. The side collapsed to their 12th defeat in just 14 games on Saturday as newly promoted Prestatyn […]

Cardiff Met were unable to reclaim first place in the JD Welsh Premier League after Joel Edwards’ red card forced them to settle for a point against Cefn Druids. Cardiff Met sit second in the table with The New Saints possessing a marginally superior goal difference and a game in hand. Cefn Druids took the […]

Newport County have never lost at Accrington Stanley – and they put that record on the line at the Wham Stadium this afternoon. County have played Stanley away five times and have earned a win and four draws. Newport won both fixtures last season, including a 1-0 victory at Rodney Parade in April, that took […]

Fife Flyers are in Cardiff Bay this evening (Saturday) when coach Andrew Lord’s Devils are intent on a comeback win. They were devastated by a 3-1 midweek defeat against Dundee Stars in Scotland and Cardiff Devils now play Flyers at home before travelling to Elite League leaders Nottingham Panthers on Sunday. The defeat in Dundee […]

Cardiff Fire goalie Jordan Lawday is in the Great Britain team for their under-20 World Ice Hockey Championship campaign. Teenager Lawday, from Basingstoke, joined National League Fire this season and head coach Mark Cuddihy says: “We are delighted Jordan has made team GB following a successful training camp in Sheffield. “He has been a revelation […]

Ryan Giggs and Tony Pulis are among the leading candidates to take over from Chris Coleman as Wales began the search for a new manager. Coleman has left his role with the national team to take on the job of rescuing Sunderland who are rock bottom of the Championship.