Cardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams reckons a wounded Ospreys side will be dangerous opposition when the two teams lock horns at Judgement Day V on Saturday. Steve Tandy’s men have hit a stumbling block in their search for a play-off place, losing their last three matches to Benetton Treviso, Stade Francais and Leinster.

Newport Gwent Dragons outside-half Angus O’Brien is looking forward to bringing up a half-century of appearances when his side take on Scarlets at Judgement Day. The 22-year-old kicked 10 points in last season’s 34-20 Judgement Day IV loss to Wayne Pivac’s side but the youngster – capped at Wales Under-20 level – is relishing the opportunity to run out at the home of Welsh rugby for the second time.

Fernando Llorente’s big game know-how can help propel Swansea City to a vital victory at Watford, according to head coach Paul Clement. The Spanish World Cup winner will start his first match for a month on Saturday as the Swans seek points to begin a hoped-for climb out of the relegation zone.

Newtown eased themselves into the end of season play-offs with a record away victory as they crushed already-relegated Airbus UK 7-0. With the Robins needing three points to make absolutely sure of their play-off spot, Alex Fletcher gave the Mid-Walians the perfect start putting his side ahead with just five minutes on the clock. Kieran Mills-Evans […]

By Alun Rhys Chivers Glamorgan’s batting woes continued on the first day of their County Championship Division Two clash against Worcestershire at Cardiff, as they lost their first seven wickets for 82. A hard fought 88 from David Lloyd, however, saw the Welsh side to a respectable 207 all out. Having been invited to bat first and still reeling from an innings defeat at Northampton, the Welsh side lost captain Jacques Rudolph in the third over, as he edged to third slip Daryl Mitchell off Australian John Hastings.

Gap Connah’s Quay clinched a UEFA Europa League place for a second season in a row after Saturday’s 2-0 win over Bala Town. The win earns the Nomads the points needed to seal an automatic European spot and sees them climb over Bala Town into second place. George Horan’s first-half header was adjudged to have […]

Newport County 1, Yeovil Town 0 Mike Flynn and his Exiles have found hope where there appeared to be none. Newport County earned a third successive 1-0 win, having beaten Crawley, Exeter and Yeovil, to move closer to fellow relegation battlers. Their recovery under caretaker manager Flynn continued when Mickey Demetriou’s second-half free-kick, struck with […]

Sheffield Wednesday 1, Cardiff City 0 Argentine striker Fernando Forestieri grabbed a late winner for Sheffield Wednesday, who kept their Championship play-off hopes alive. Wednesday are sixth in the table after Forestieri struck the only goal of the match after 84 minutes. That was a massive body blow for Cardiff City, who had defended solidly […]

Barry Town United supporters have made it clear with their twitter message: “4 to go. There’s no hiding from it – we are almost there.” Manager Gavin Chesterfield and his team stand top of Welsh League Division One and have been awarded the domestic licence which is needed to qualify for promotion. If they finish […]

Krefeld Penguins, one of the leading ice hockey clubs in Germany, will play Cardiff Devils in a pre-season fixture during August. Head coach Rick Adduono, a former NHL player, brings the Penguins to South Wales on Sunday, August 20 (6pm). The fixture will be a crucial part of Devils preparations for their European Champions League […]

Captain Sean Morrison says the Bluebirds have the team spirit and commitment to maintain momentum through to the end of this season. Morrison’s men have five Championship fixtures left including two in four days, at Sheffield Wednesday on Friday and against Nottingham Forest at Cardiff City Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday (both 3pm). They have […]

Kingsley Jones reckons there will be no pressure on his side when they take on the Scarlets in Judgement Day V on Saturday – even though they are yet to break their duck . The Dragons have not won a Judgement Day fixture since its introduction in March 2013. But director of rugby Jones believes his side have a license to go and play as some of his players target summer tour places with Wales.

Cardiff Blues outside-half Gareth Anscombe says the Ospreys will prove a tough test when the two sides do battle in Judgement Day V at Principality Stadium on Saturday. The New Zealand-born Wales international hailed the quality of the Swansea-based side and believes the Blues will have to work hard to come out on top. He said: “They have a monstrous pack, probably one of the biggest in the competition. They know what their game is about and we have a massive challenge to compete with them.

Aberystwyth run the risk of their first ever relegation from the Dafabet Welsh Premier League unless they can see off Rhyl in Good Friday’s big relegation clash. The Green and Blacks sit two-points above 11th-placed Rhyl with two games remaining; victory for Aber would ensure safety and leave their North-Wales rivals facing relegation. Rhyl simply […]

The talking will soon be over and next month Newport RFC members will have their say on the WRU takeover plans for the Dragons and Rodney Parade. Robin Davey nails his colours to the mast and says black and amber can only survive if they say yes. The day of reckoning is drawing ever closer and we are now less than a month away from the most crucial date in Rodney Parade’s 140-year history. For on May 9 comes the Newport shareholders meeting which decides the very future of one of the most historic rugby grounds and clubs in Wales.

Wales U15 basketball squad are set to face Ireland next week in a three-game series in Galway. The matches begin on Monday, April 17, at St Mary’s College, Galway, with the second game of the series on Tuesday and the final clash a day later. The Wales coaching team of Stefan Rosier (Acting Head Coach) […]

Leon Britton could make a dramatic return for relegation-threatened Swansea City in place of injured Jack Cork. Club captain Britton has not played since New Year’s Eve, but head coach Paul Clement is considering turning to the 34-year-old in the club’s hour of need.

Andrew Lord is planning ahead and preparing to go for glory again. Elite League champions Cardiff Devils won three trophies in the season just ended and have qualified for the 2017-18 European Champions League. “This has been one of the best, if not the best, seasons in our club’s history,” said Lord. “We are intent […]

Merthyr Town play two crucial Southern League fixtures in three days over the Bank Holiday weekend. They are at home against St Ives on Saturday (Penydarren Park) and travel to face Redditch on Monday (both 3pm). The Martyrs are currently fifth in the Premier Division, occupying the last play-off spot, but could yet finish third […]

Cardiff Fire are chasing an ice hockey league and play-offs double. Coach Mark Cuddihy and his team are out for revenge this Sunday when they are at home against Chelmsford Warriors in the National League play-off semi-finals. Warriors ended Fire hopes of a double last season, beating the Welsh team in the final. “That hurt […]