Craig Harrison’s departure would have been unwanted but it was ultimately inevitable The New Saints would lose their manager at some point given the club’s continued success. As the club surpassed their own standards cementing record-breaking wins and chasing ‘treble-trebles’, The New Saints will have had little choice but to accept that their manager’s stock […]

The 2017 Welsh Cycling Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships return to Builth Wells, Powys this summer. John Lloyd MBE will be supporting the event, along with local cycling club The Bulls. The Championships are taking place on Sunday 18 June at the Royal Welsh Showground, with entries now available.

Newport’s Lauren Hillier claimed the Welsh Ladies Amateur title at the third attempt, triumphing in testing conditions in Wrexham golf club. Winning the Welsh title was the biggest win so far for the 34-year-old, who had competed in the English Closed Championship and then had to wait to play for Wales with the qualification period being reduced from 10 years to five.

Ladies European Tour star Amy Boulden will present the prizes for the top ladies teams in Wales, as part of the new backing of Welsh firm Clogau Gold. The draw for the Clogau Gold Welsh Ladies Team Championships was also announced today with defending champions Newport up against last year’s hosts Wenvoe Castle in the first round when the event tees off at the Vale of Llangollen golf club from June 22nd to 25th.

Cardiff Devils will travel to Switzerland and the Czech Republic for their first two Champions Hockey League matches. They take on HC Davos away on Thursday, August 24 and then travel to take on Czech team Bili Tygri Liberec two days later. The first home match for Devils in CHL Group E is against Liberec […]

Welshman Danny Ward is number one for Huddersfield Town fans – and now he’s out to achieve that same status with Jurgen Klopp and Chris Coleman. Liverpool manager Klopp has already said he wants Ward, who is on loan at Huddersfield, back at Anfield next season, while the Wrexham-born goalie is keen to impress Wales […]

Eloise Laity and Danni Jordan struck as Wales came back from a goal down to complete a sensational series win over Scotland in Glasgow. The 3-0 clean sweep in the test series is a huge boost to the squad ahead of the European Women’s Championships II in Cardiff in August.

The rugby season in Wales has ended on a high with the Scarlets’ thrilling capture of the Guinness Pro12 title in Dublin. But what shape is the game in at regional level and below? Geraint Powell gives his tier-ful end-of-season report.

England coach Eddie Jones claims the British and Irish Lions will struggle to beat the All Blacks because of their coach Warren Gatland’s tactics. The Lions are expected to favour Gatland’s ‘Warrenball’ approach of powerful, direct running – a style Jones feels may prove difficult to orchestrate against Steve Hansen’s side.

Wayne Pivac believes his champion Scarlets have undermined the claim that big budgets rule in professional rugby. The New Zealander has claimed that his region – crowned Guinness Pro12 title winners after their routing of Munster on Saturday – are only eighth in the rich list of the 12 teams in the tournament.

Chaz Davies battled his way to a podium spot in the second World Superbikes race at Donngton Park. The Powys-born rider, who crashed in Saturday’s first race before finishing eighth, found himself 17th after being forced off the track early on to avoid a collision.

Leicester’s George Parker won the Welsh Open title in straight games at Rhiwbina Squash Club. Parker, 21, had to qualify for the Rhiwbina PSA $10,000 World Tour Tournament final in Cardiff. He swept into the main draw and dropped only two games in four matches during the main tournament, beating top seed Joshua Masters 3-0 […]

Vicky Thornley was crowned European single sculls champ after powering to the gold medal in the Czech Republic. The Wrexham ace triumphed in Racice after clocking seven minutes 34.230 seconds.

Tina Evans struck in the final quarter to give Wales a 1-0 win against Scotland and seal a stunning series win. Coach Kev Johnson’s side followed up their 2-1 victory in the opening game to produce another great performance against higher-ranked opponents.

Chaz Davies was left wondering what might have been after crashing while leading his home World Superbikes round for the second year in a row. Just like last year at Donington Park, the Welsh flier looked well set until hitting the track seven laps into the race at Goddards corner.

Celtic Dragons 35, Wasps 75 Celtic Dragons head to Ebbw Vale Leisure Centre for their final Vitality Superleague Netball match of the season next Saturday. The Welsh players ran into a Wasps team in outstanding form and full of confidence. Shooter Kalifa McCollin was player of the match for Dragons and had a 98 per […]

Patrick Rooney, a teenage squash professional from St Helens in Merseyside, left Welsh squash fans disappointed at Rhiwbina SRC. The 19-year-old Rooney, ranked 104 in the World, defeated home favourite Peter Creed in four games. Caerphilly-born Creed, who plays out of the Rhiwbina club, won the first game 11-6, but Rooney hit back to win […]

Joe Ledley looks set for a Bluebirds’ homecoming. Dai_sport talked about Cardiff City’s interest earlier today – and now increasing reports in South London and South Wales suggest the Fairwater boy is considering a return. Ledley, 30, is a free agent next month and Crystal Palace have not offered the midfield player a new deal. […]

Leicester-born George Parker is through to the Rhiwbina PSA World Tour Tournament final in Cardiff. Parker, 21, defeated top seed and fellow Englishmen Joshua Masters in his Welsh Open squash semi-final, winning 11-8, 11-9, 11-9. He will play Welshman Peter Creed or Patrick Rooney (England) in Sunday’s final at Rhiwbina SRC. Creed and Rooney started […]

Cardiff City being strongly linked with a move for three players. Welshman Joe Ledley is out of contract at Crystal Palace this summer and is available for no fee, although he would surely command substantial wages. City would face competition from Scottish Premier League champions Celtic, who want to take Ledley back to Scotland. Reports […]