Law Change As Bedwas Coach Switches To Cardiff

Steve Law is to become the new head coach of Cardiff RFC after having had a successful 16-year stint at Bedwas. Law has signed on a three-year deal at the Arms Park and takes over from Duane Goodfield after another poor season by the Blue and Blacks.

Editor | May 17, 2017

Justin Burnell Takes Charge At Ponty

Justin Burnell has been appointed head coach at Pontypridd in succession to Rob Sidoli. The former Cardiff, London Welsh and Rotherham Titans coach will take charge of the Principality Premiership club this summer.

Graham Thomas | May 17, 2017
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Cardiff Devils Ready For Champions Hockey League Draw

Cardiff Devils are in Cologne for the 2017-18 Champions Hockey League draw. Managing director Todd Kelman and coach Andrew Lord will find out which three teams Elite League champions Devils will face in the European competition. The group stage draw takes place at the Lanxess Arena, Cologne at 3pm UK time and can be followed […]

Terry Phillips | May 17, 2017
Belfast Giants celebrate after their Challenge Cup final success in Cardiff Bay. Pic: David Williams.

Lightning Strike And Snap Up Former Devils Sharpshooter Guillaume Doucet

Canadian sniper Guillaume Doucet has signed for Elite League ice hockey new boys MK Lightning. The former Hull and Nottingham forward was hugely popular among Cardiff Devils fans, scoring 43 goals with 26 assists in two seasons with the Welsh club. Doucet’s work ethic and ability to score goals were major factors for the team […]

Terry Phillips | May 16, 2017
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Llantwit Major Win Welsh League Division Three Title

Llantwit Major FC have achieved their highest league status since the club was formed more than 50 years ago. The Vale of Glamorgan club earned promotion to Welsh League Division Two for 2017-18. Major clinched promotion with a 3-0 win against Trethomas Bluebirds at home and completed their fixtures with a 2-1 victory at Bridgend […]

Terry Phillips | May 16, 2017
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Gareth Morgan Takes Charge At Promoted Cardiff Club STM

Experienced Welsh League manager Gareth Morgan is the new man in charge of newly-promoted STM Sports. Former Llanwern and Croesyceiliog team boss Morgan takes over from ex-Cardiff City player Nathan Cadette, who stepped down because of work commitments. Cardiff club STM believe the experience of Morgan and his player/assistant manager Dominic Dwyer will be invaluable. […]

Terry Phillips | May 16, 2017
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Team Wales To Send 39-Strong Squad To Commonwealth Youth Games

Wales will send a 39-strong team to compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas. The event – featuring swimming, athletics, boxing, judo, tennis and women’s rugby 7s – takes place from July 18-23.

Ian Gordon | May 16, 2017

Power Boosts Hopes Of Landing Legends Crown

Ben Power has extended his lead in the MRF National Legends Car Championship after winning three races in the two-day meeting at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. Power, aged 27, from Guilsfield, near Welshpool, won both of Saturday’s heats and the second race on Sunday, as the spectacular series made its first visit to Cadwell in three years.

Ian Gordon | May 16, 2017
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Green Army In Full Voice – Now Dragons Must Roar

Celtic Dragons 57, Surrey Storm 69 Green Army fans are loud and proud at every Celtic Dragons home fixture, but their team can be frustrating to watch. Dragons players have proved time and again they have the ability, team spirit and character to compete with all opponents in Vitality Superleague netball. They have been edged […]

Terry Phillips | May 16, 2017
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When Alastair Cook Loses Out To AJ Styles, It’s Time To Act To Save Cricket

Glamorgan have always relied on a steady flow of home-grown talent, especially during their successful periods. But where are the next generation of Welsh cricketers going to come from? Richard Thomas gives a clue. The patter of tiny feet will be heard at cricket clubs across Wales over the next couple of weeks as the ECB gives birth to its latest initiative to encourage young children into the game. All Stars Cricket is being rolled out throughout the UK to give five to eight-year-olds – boys and girls – their first taste of cricket.

Graham Thomas | May 16, 2017
Sam Warburton is part of the new Wales coaching set-up. Pic: Simon King/Replay Images.

Sam Warburton Will Make First Tour Match, Insists Lions Coach

The Lions insist Sam Warburton will be fit for the opening match of their New Zealand tour – despite uncertainty over whether or not he will play for Cardiff Blues beforehand. Warburton has not played since suffering a knee injury on April 7, but Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree said on Monday evening that the tour captain would definitely be ready to face New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on June 3.

Graham Thomas | May 15, 2017
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Newport County Aiming To Make Their Mark Next Season

Nigel Clough has a lot of time for Irish defender Mark O’Brien, the man who kept Newport County in the Football League. Dublin-born O’Brien, still only 24-years-old, smashed home County’s 89th minute winner in their final match of the season against Notts County to ensure they avoided dropping into non-League football. “Nothing compares to this […]

Terry Phillips | May 15, 2017

Pryce Aiming For Scottish Boost To British Title Hopes

Welsh rally star Osian Pryce heads to this weekend’s Scottish Rally looking to give his British Rally Championships title hopes a lift. The event is one of British rallying’s greatest challenges and this year won’t be any different as some of Europe’s finest motorsport talent meets in Dumfries to take on the classic roads. 


Ian Gordon | May 15, 2017
Sam Warburton is part of the new Wales coaching set-up. Pic: Simon King/Replay Images.

Lions Want Cardiff Blues To Leave Sam Warburton Out Of Play-Off Plans

Warren Gatland wants Lions captain Sam Warburton to sit out Cardiff Bluess upcoming European Champions Cup play-off. Warburton, named skipper last month for the tour of New Zealand, has been out since damaging knee ligaments in early April.

Graham Thomas | May 15, 2017

Davies’ Imola Double Sets-Up Donington Park Homecoming

Chaz Davies will go into his home World Superbikes round buoyed by his stunning double win in Imola. The Knighton-born rider made it four wins in a row on the Italian track for Ducati to move equal 10th on the all-time victory list with 23 career wins.

Ian Gordon | May 15, 2017
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No Walk In The Park For Warriors As Thunder Finally Get On A Roll

An unexpected team walk to Brighton Rugby Club awaited the South Wales Warriors for the final mile of their more than three hour, 200-mile journey to their second away game of the season. A low bridge forced the Warriors to disembark from their team coach for a stroll in the south coast sunshine, carrying their helmets and shoulder pads, to the rugby club for their Saturday evening fixture.

Twm Owen | May 15, 2017
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Merthyr Town’s Southern League Premier Opponents Revealed

Merthyr Town will play six newcomers in EvoStik Southern League Premier football next season. Bishop’s Stortford and Gosport Borough, relegated from National League South, join the Martyrs along with all four of the promotion winners from Division One Central plus South & West. Respective champions Royston Town and Hereford FC are joined by play-off winners […]

Terry Phillips | May 15, 2017
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Champions Llanelli Town Lift League Cup To Complete Trophy Double

Llanelli Town 3, Bridgend Street 1 The Reds of Llanelli have completed a Welsh League and cup double. Striker Lee Trundle took his goals tally for the season to 51, while Ross Jones and Jordan Davies were Llanelli’s other scorers in the Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup final. Llanelli were crowned Division Two champions with […]

Terry Phillips | May 15, 2017
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Celtic Dragons Face Tall Order Against Kiwi Shooter Megan Craig

Celtic Dragons face the tallest shooter in Vitality Superleague netball when they take on Surrey Storm at Cardiff’s Sport Wales National Centre this evening (Monday, 7pm). Super-tall Kiwi Megan Craig, a 6ft 8ins goal-shooter, will pose a potent threat to a Dragons team intent on firing up their season. The talented 23-year-old is playing a […]

Terry Phillips | May 15, 2017
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Swans Escape Was A Week Earlier Than I Thought, Says Paul Clement

Paul Clement has admitted Swansea City found the exit to their escape tunnel a week earlier than he had predicted. The Swansea City coach believed the club’s relegation battle would go right down to the final day of the season.

Graham Thomas | May 14, 2017