Joey Haddad has summed up the Cardiff Devils team spirit, saying: “We’re all good buddies on and off the ice. “That’s what has helped us throughout this season. That’s our team right there.” Devils are one game away from completing an Elite League Grand Slam of trophies, having already won the League title, Challenge Cup […]

The Newport Gwent Dragons’ awful season hit a new low as they were hammered 29-14 by Zebre in Parma on Saturday. The defeat means the Dragons are now in real danger of being passed by one – or even both – of the Italian clubs at the foot of the Guinness Pro 12 table.

Dan Biggar’s return to the field after a clash of heads against Leinster has been questioned by an Irish neurosurgeon. The Wales fly-half missed a late kick in the Ospreys’ 20-18 defeat at home to Leinster on Saturday, minutes after being allowed back on following a head injury assessment (HIA).

Paul Clement has called for unity in his Swansea City squad as the first cracks caused by the pressure of looming relegation start to appear. The Swans coach has admitted his team are going down if they are unable to improve on their spiritless, fear-filled performance in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham. Hinting that tensions within the squad are ratcheting up, Clement urged his players not to give in to internal division as they seek to lift themselves out of the relegation zone.

Exeter City 0, Newport County 1 Newport County fired up their League Two survival hopes – and rocked promotion-chasing Exeter City. Tom Owen-Evans netted the only goal of the game at St James Park. Exeter’s play-off charge was halted in a match of few chances, while County are now three points from safety. There was […]

Cardiff City 2, Brentford 1 The Bluebirds stung the Bees in this mid-table Championship fixture at Cardiff City Stadium. After a low-key first half Cardiff earned a 2-1 victory against visitors Brentford, but manager Neil Warnock admitted: “We had to change things in the second half because I would’ve fallen asleep if I hadn’t done.” […]

Cardiff Devils will play Sheffield Steelers in Sunday’s Elite League ice hockey play-off final at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham. Steelers won their semi-final against Belfast Giants 2-0 to earn the right to face Devils. Player-coach Andrew Lord and his players are one game away from a Grand Slam of four trophies, having already won […]

Cardiff Devils 4, Dundee Stars 2 Joey Martin scored his 26th goal of the Elite League ice hockey season to keep Cardiff Devils n course for a Grand Slam. They came from two goals down to win their play-off semi-final against Dundee Stars at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham. Devils will now play Sheffield Steelers […]

Danny Wilson paid credit to his Cardiff Blues’ attacking weaponry after they scored three tries in a 24-24 draw at Ulster on Friday, despite losing Sam Warburton to a worrying knee injury. Blues coach Wilson saw his team deliver a far improved performance from their European Challenge Cup defeat at Gloucester as they dented Ulster’s hopes of finishing in the top four of the Guinness Pro12.

Cardiff-Born Tesni Evans has swept into the last 16 at the World Women’s Squash Championships at El Gouna, Egypt. Evans defeated former World number one Rachel Grinham (Australia) 11-6, 11-5, 11-7 in the first round of the main draw. It was an outstanding victory for Wales ace Evans, who has earned a second round clash […]

There could be a goals rush when Merthyr Town take on St Neots in a Southern League clash at Rowley Park. The Martyrs are among the highest Premier Division scorers with 82 goals – only leaders Chippenham Town have scored more (87) – while St Neots have conceded 94 in 42 matches. Only bottom club […]

Cardiff Devils have three players in the Elite League All-Star team for 2016-17. Goaltender Ben Bowns, Andrew Hotham and Joey Martin are all among the six players selected. Hotham teams up with Jim Vandermeer (Belfast Giants) on D, while Martin is named alongside Mathieu Roy (Sheffield Steelers) and Vinny Scarsella (Dundee Stars). Devils play Dundee […]

Midfield playmaker Keyon Reffell returns to the Merthyr Town team for Saturday’s Southern League match at St Neots Town (3pm). Former Cardiff City trainee Reffell, who joined the Martyrs from Kidderminster Harriers, is a key player for manager Gavin Williams. Merthyr are fifth in the Premier Division, occupying the last play-off slot, with Banbury United […]

Airbus UK will face certain relegation from the Dafabet Welsh Premier League this weekend if they lose at fellow relegation candidates Rhyl on Saturday. With three games remaining, Airbus (21 points) are seven points off safety and their 12-year stay in the top-flight is in grave danger. A month ago the Wingmakers looked completely out […]

Neil Warnock believes winger Junior Hoilett will be playing for Cardiff City again in 2017-18. The 26-year-old is out of contract at the end of this season, but Warnock is keep the former Queens Park Rangers player in his squad. “There’s no problem with Junior if I’m here,” he said. “He’ll be here next year. […]

Newport County have six matches left to save their Football League lives – three at home, three away. The Exiles will have to send Cheltenham Town or Hartlepool United down if they are to stay up. But County manager Mike Flynn won’t be worrying about how their rivals are getting on while his team play […]

Wales squash player Tesni Evans competes in the first round of the women’s World Championships in El Gouna, Egypt today. Her opponent is qualifier Rachel Grinham. Evans, 24, is ranked 18th in the world after reaching the quarter-finals of the £40,000 Cleveland Classic in March. Her seeding at 16 in the World Championships earned a […]

The failure of the Welsh regions this season is in sharp contrast to the scene in Ireland, argues Robin Davey. Wasting golden opportunity has become a Welsh trait. It’s not only on the national front where Wales have fallen down this season – it’s much the same when it comes to the domestic scene, too. The Scarlets, though admittedly in a tough group, and the Dragons, both failed to get past the group stages of the European Champions and Challenge Cup, respectively.

The Guinness Pro 12 returns this weekend, but Phil Bennett argues the sense of drift and anti-climax is all too apparent. Instead of ending the season with a bang every year, the Welsh regions finish with a whimper. Thanks goodness for the Ospreys and the Scarlets, otherwise the Welsh rugby season would end in March every year. The Six Nations finished and continued Welsh interest in Europe was over before you could say “Josaia Raisque”.

Glamorgan coach Robert Croft believes the county can get their season off to a winning start at Northamptonshire. The opening round of Specsavers County Championship matches begins on Friday with Division Two Glamorgan in four-day action at Wantage Road.