Fourteen years to the day after an unbeaten 222 on Test debut for South Africa against Bangladesh at Chittagong, Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph rescued his team with 121 against Gloucestershire at Bristol in the Royal London One Day Cup. Having been invited to bat first, Glamorgan began solidly with an opening partnership of 56 between captain Jacques Rudolph and north-Walian all-rounder David Lloyd. But the Welshman lost his wicket in the fifteenth over, shortly before the end of the powerplay, trapped leg before wicket off Benny Howell.

Swansea City could be boosted by the return of Martin Olsson and Jack Cork for their vital trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. Both players missed the victory over Stoke City, which breathed new life into the club’s bid to avoid relegation, but head coach Paul Clement has confirmed they may be ready to return against Manchester United.

Head coach Geraint Roberts says his winless South Wales Warriors still have grounds for optimism as they approach what is expected to be their toughest test of the season. The Warriors host early pace-setters the Sussex Thunder on Sunday (2.30pm) having lost their two opening British American Football Association (BAFA) National League Division One Central fixtures at their Llanharan home.

Neil Warnock is planning on many fronts as the 2016-17 Championship season comes to an end. The Bluebirds have two fixtures to play, at home against Newcastle United on Friday and away to Huddersfield Town nine days later. Cardiff City’s manager is also in contract negotiations with Peter Whittingham, Junior Hoilett, Kadeem Harris and Kenneth […]

Great Britain blueliner Ben O’Connor hailed the teams first period performance against Lithuania, saying the four goal blast won them the game. O’Connor, who has signed a new contract with Sheffield Steelers for 2017-18, scored a goal and added two assists in the 5-2 success which gave GB their third win from three games in […]

The 2017 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon is on course to become the biggest running event in Welsh history. Entry numbers are at a record high with more than five months until race-day on October 1st.

The Ospreys’ mental frailty can be used against them by Ulster this weekend, says the Irish province’s director of rugby Les Kiss. Saturday’s showdown at the Liberty Stadium will have a crucial bearing on the final shake-up for Guinness Pro12 play-off places, with the Ospreys currently sitting in fourth spot – just a point above Ulster.

Richard Hibbard’s nut-cracking assailant Jone Qovu Nailiko has been banned for just two matches for punching the former Wales hooker well below the belt. Hibbard was left in a crumpled heap playing for Gloucester against La Rochelle last week when the Fijian struck him low between the legs.

Jade Jones leaps back into taekwondo action this week as GB Taekwondo sends a powerful squad to compete at the President’s Cup in Athens. The double Olympic gold medallist hasn’t competed since ending a memorable 2016 with victory over Hedaya Malak in the World Grand Prix final last December.

Great Britain 5, Lithuania 2 Great Britain made it three wins from three as they beat Lithuania 5-2 to move level on nine points with Japan at the top of the World Championship Division One Group B table. Colin Shields moved to within two of Tony Hand’s modern-era goals total of 40, while Evan Mosey […]

Merthyr Town 1, Hitchin Town 1 after extra time, Hitchin won 4-1 on penalties Merthyr Town’s outstanding season ended in heartbreak at Penydarren Park. Almost 1,500 spectators turned out on a bitterly cold evening and they were treated to a fiercely contested Southern League play-off clash. The Martyrs played flowing football with the silky smooth […]

Colin Caton has achieved more than most in his 15-year reign as manager of Bala Town but winning Sunday’s JD Welsh Cup final against The New Saints would be his biggest triumph yet. The 46-year-old has overseen a huge transformation at Bala Town during his managerial tenure, taking the club from the depths of the […]

WRU National Plate champions Penallta will get the chance to avenge their last gasp defeat in the 206 final against Bedlinog if they can overcome Treorchy in the semi-final of the Worthington Mid District Cup at Penygraig RFC on Tuesday, 2 May (KO 7.30pm). The Foxes have already booked their ticket in the final after […]

Slovakian team Banska Bystrica and Cardiff Devils, who played each other in challenge matches last year, have both qualified for Champions League hockey. Bystrica secured the Slovakian Extraliga title and completed the 32 teams in the 2017-18 CHL competition. Coach Andrew Lord’s Devils earned a 3-2 win in the first match, while the visitors bounced back to […]

Newport County are in charge of their own League Two destiny, but they face a major test of character at Carlisle United on Saturday (3pm). They are second from bottom after winning six of their last 10 matches – and are now in a mini-League of three fighting against relegation. One of Hartlepool United, Newport […]

Josh Griffiths’ astonishing journey from club runner to British marathon international in the space of a few days has been confirmed. The Swansea Harrier was today officially named in the GB team for August’s World Championships in London after his blistering display in the London Marathon.

Welshman Matthew Myers says Great Britain need to produce a consistent 60-minute performance in their World Championship clash with Lithuania in Belfast on Wednesday (tonight, 7.30pm). Both teams have earned two wins from two matches at the Division One Group B tournament and know this is a crucial fixture in the chase for gold. “We’ve […]

Ken Owens’ Scarlets have been warned to expect a fired-up Connacht side this weekend – determined to deny Welsh progress into the Pro12 play-offs. The Scarlets visit Galway on Saturday in a crucial penultimate fixture of the regular season, which happens to coincide with Pat Lam’s last home game in charge of the Irish province.

Cardiff will be the host when Wales stages the climax to the OVO Energy Tour of Britain for the first time ever in September. The race – which starts on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on September 3 – will finish in front of the City Hall eight days later on Sunday the 10th.

Former USA and Everton striker Landon Donovan believes Swansea City can crack America – if they can stay in the Premier League. The ex-international – who scored 57 goals in 157 appearances for his country – is currently working in an advisory role for the club, who are owned by Americans Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien.