Former Cardiff City player Curtis McDonald returns to playing action for Merthyr Town this evening (Tuesday). McDonald has been back in training from a groin strain and is given his first run-out by Martyrs manager Gavin Williams in their friendly against Aberfan FC at the LoadLok Community Stadium (7.30pm). Williams may even include himself in […]

Anthony Joshua will defend his World Heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on October 28. Joshua returns to the ring following his epic battle with Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in April where the Brit added the WBA strap to his IBF belt in an enthralling contest, climbing off the canvas to record an 19th straight KO win in front of a record-breaking crowd in London.

Bath centre Max Clark insists the door is still open for him to choose to play for Wales rather than England. The 21-year-old scored two tries for his club on Sunday in their Aviva Premiership victory at Leicester, just four months after snubbing an approach from Wales to tour Tonga and Samoa in June. Clark […]

Gareth Bale believes Wales will give themselves a ‘great chance’ of finishing top of their World Cup qualifying group by beating Moldova on Tuesday. Wales stayed in the hunt for a World Cup place when Ben Woodburn’s dramatic debut winner secured a 1-0 victory over Austria on Saturday. Chris Coleman’s side are still two points behind the Republic of Ireland in second spot and four adrift of Group D leaders Serbia.

Gareth Bale is counting down the wins that could take Wales to next summer’s World Cup finals in Russia. The victory over Austria last Saturday left Wales two points behind the Republic of Ireland in second spot and four adrift of Group D leaders Serbia.

Merthyr Town have been drawn away against National League South club Havant and Waterlooville in the FA Cup. The Martyrs travel to Westleigh Park in Hampshire for the second qualifying round tie on Saturday, September 16 (3pm). In-form Havant are fourth in the National League table, having scored 14 goals and conceded five in eight […]

Alfie Mawson has revealed he and other Swansea City players had their doubts that Renato Sanches would arrive at the club. Manager Paul Clement pulled off one of the most audacious signings of last month’s transfer window when he captured Bayern Munich midfielder Sanches in a one-year loan deal. It was a move that appeared unlikely at the outset, even when heavy betting on the switch for the 20-year-old Portugal star began to take place in the days leading up to last week’s transfer deadline.

Alfie Mawson has revealed he and other Swansea City players had their doubts that Renato Sanches would arrive at the club. Manager Paul Clement pulled off one of the most audacious signings of last month’s transfer window when he captured Bayern Munich midfielder Sanches in a one-year loan deal. It was a move that appeared unlikely at the outset, even when heavy betting on the switch for the 20-year-old Portugal star began to take place in the days leading up to last week’s transfer deadline.

Drew Paris, the D-man from Montreal, has earned his place in Cardiff Devils history. The moment Paris smashed home the winning shot during overtime against HC Davos, one of the top clubs in Europe, will live in the memory of Devils fans forever. Cardiff’s first ever Champions Hockey League victory ranks alongside many magnificent moments […]

Chris Coleman has a “Stand By Me” choice to make over Ben Woodburn after the teenager’s dramatic breakthrough moment for Wales. Woodburn sang the classic Ben E King song as part of his initiation ceremony within the Wales squad before the 17-year-old fired the winner against Austria 261 seconds into his international debut on Saturday night. Now, Coleman must decide whether or not to promote Woodburn from the substitute’s bench and start with the youngster, who has re-ignited his country’s World Cup campaign, in Moldova on Tuesday night.

Cardiff Devils 4, HC Davos 3 after sudden death overtime When ice hockey fans drool over glorious Cardiff Devils moments in their history my two-year-old grandson, Cameron, can say: “I was there the night they defeated HC Davos.” This was Cameron’s first ever ice hockey match – and Devils powered to victory against one of […]

Cardiff Devils 4, HC Davos 3 after sudden death overtime When ice hockey fans drool over glorious Cardiff Devils moments in their history my two-year-old grandson, Cameron, can say: “I was there the night they defeated HC Davos.” This was Cameron’s first ever ice hockey match – and Devils powered to victory against one of […]

The Guinness Pro 14 kicked off on Friday night – and then spread into Saturday, when every other oval and round ball game was providing an alternative. Geraint Powell says it doesn’t have to be like this. The question of the optimal kick-off time in which to play Welsh regional rugby has once again been brought into stark focus on this opening weekend of the new Guinness Pro 14 season. Obviously, official attendances have to be taken with a pinch of salt. As many will already know, the market practice is to use a “tickets out” basis and this will include all free tickets handed out to corporate sponsors and all season ticket holders – whether in actual attendance or not. Some were querying the wisdom of all four Welsh regions playing at home on the opening

The Guinness Pro 14 kicked off on Friday night – and then spread into Saturday, when every other oval and round ball game was providing an alternative. Geraint Powell says it doesn’t have to be like this. The question of the optimal kick-off time in which to play Welsh regional rugby has once again been brought into stark focus on this opening weekend of the new Guinness Pro 14 season. Obviously, official attendances have to be taken with a pinch of salt. As many will already know, the market practice is to use a “tickets out” basis and this will include all free tickets handed out to corporate sponsors and all season ticket holders – whether in actual attendance or not. Some were querying the wisdom of all four Welsh regions playing at home on the opening

Captain Jake Morissette and his Cardiff Devils players are ready for the latest match in their Champions Hockey League adventure. Elite League champions Devils are taking on some of the best teams in Europe and HC Davis, Swiss League ice hockey champions 31 times, are visitors to Ice Arena Wales on Sunday (6pm). “It’s exciting […]

Captain Jake Morissette and his Cardiff Devils players are ready for the latest match in their Champions Hockey League adventure. Elite League champions Devils are taking on some of the best teams in Europe and HC Davis, Swiss League ice hockey champions 31 times, are visitors to Ice Arena Wales on Sunday (6pm). “It’s exciting […]

Ben Woodburn was expecting a sleepless Saturday night after scoring the goal that has reinvigorated Wales’ World Cup campaign. The 17-year-old said he felt “over the moon” after handing last year’s European Championship semi-finalists a vital 1-0 win at home to Austria. The hosts had to wait until 16 minutes from time to finally breach the Austrian defence and it was the raw teenage substitute who fired in a wonderful strike to boost their chances of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Russia from Group D.

Natalie Powell reckons mental strength was crucial in her historic bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Budapest. The 26-year-old became the first Welsh judoka to win a medal at the worlds after beating former champ Marhinde Verkerk.

Merthyr Town 6, Willand Rovers 1 Teenage striker Momodou Touray and former Cardiff City youth player Jaye Bowen led Merthyr Town to victory in their Emirates FA Cup tie against Willand Rovers. Touray’s touch, awareness and movement were first class and he scored with a neat near post finish, while the creative Bowen netted with […]

Exeter City 1, Newport County 0 Michael Flynn was left frustrated after his Newport County team suffered their first League Two defeat of the season. Padraig Amond netted for County, heading in from a Mickey Demetriou long throw, only for his effort to be disallowed by referee John Brooks because of a foul elsewhere. Newport […]