The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Ten-man Newport County Full Of Fight, But Fail To Force A Win

Newport County 1, Luton Town 1 Newport County, reduced to 10 players by Mark O’Brien’s dismissal, produced a gutsy performance against Luton Town at Rodney Parade. The Hatters are pressing hard for promotion, but County came from a goal down to earn a point thanks to a performance full of hunger, spirit and desire. It […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 21, 2017
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Set For Cardiff City Return This Sunday

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set for a return to Cardiff City Stadium this Sunday when he links up with Craig Bellamy. Former Bluebirds, Chelsea, Middlesbrough and Holland striker Hasselbaink is among the players gathering for Kevin McNaughton’s benefit match and he is in a team being managed by Bellamy. They take on SuperKev’s XI at […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 21, 2017
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Former Bluebirds Manager Lennie Lawrence Joins Newport County Survival Battle

Lennie Lawrence, the man who led Cardiff City into the Championship in 2003, has linked up with League Two Newport County. The hugely experienced Lawrence will work alongside manager Mike Flynn in County’s fight to avoid relegation. He has been given the role of first team management consultant to help Flynn and assistant Wayne Hatswell. […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 21, 2017

Fishlock Set For History Books With 100th Wales Cap

Jess Fishlock is poised to make history after being included in the Wales squad for two friendlies against Northern Ireland in April. The Cardiff-born player will be the first Wales women international to win a 100th cap if named in the starting line-up for the games.

Ian Gordon | Mar 21, 2017
Cardiff Devils head coach Andrew Lord. Pic: David Williams

Former Devils Coach Paul Heavey Congratulates Andrew Lord’s Team

Paul Heavey, the coach who led Cardiff Devils to the Superleague title 20 years ago, has sent his congratulations to the 2016-17 champions. Devils clinched the title with a 6-2 win at Sheffield Steelers and were presented with the League trophy following their 6-1 home win against Fife Flyers. Heavey, former Devils captain and coach, […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 21, 2017
Wales head coach Warren Gatland talking at a press conference. Pic: Alamy.

Sam Warburton And Owen Farrell Could Both Lead Lions, Says Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland has said Sam Warburton is still in the mix to captain the Lions this summer – along with England’s Owen Farrell. Neither player was skipper for their country during this season’s Six Nations – and both suffered defeat on the final day of the tournament – but the Lions head coach insists either […]

Graham Thomas | Mar 21, 2017
George North. Pic: Ospreys

Six Nations Opt Not To Sink Their Teeth Into France Over George North Bite Claim

George North’s biting allegation against France has been rejected by the Six Nations through lack of evidence. The Wales wing claimed he had been the victim of a bite during the dramatic late stages of his team’s 100-minute defeat in Paris last Saturday.

Graham Thomas | Mar 21, 2017
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Bluebirds Ace Kevin McNaughton Names His All-Time Cardiff City XI

Kevin McNaughton spent almost a decade with Cardiff City and enjoyed some of the best moments of his career with the Bluebirds. He loved Ninian Park, had a fantastic rapport with the fans and played for City four times at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup (twice), Championship play-off final and League Cup final. ‘SuperKev’ […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 20, 2017
Wales, Golf Course Sign Credit: mauritius images GmbH / Alamy

O’Leary Takes Charge Of Welsh Golf Elite Performance

Former Ireland international Gillian O’Leary is shaping the future elite performance of Welsh golf – hoping to emulate the Emerald Isle’s recent successes. With four Major golf champions in the last decade, two of the top five in the ladies amateur world rankings, along with plenty of amateur successes in the men’s and ladies teams, Ireland has been one of the forces of world golf.

Ian Gordon | Mar 20, 2017
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? Regular Goals Now Flowing For Zohore

When Neil Warnock first saw Kenneth Zohore at Cardiff City, the manager was less than impressed. Low on goals, lower still on determination and ambition, thought Warnock. Worse than that in Warnock’s eyes, the player wore gloves – the ultimate crime for a fully paid up member of the old-school. But Zohore has thrown the gloves away, knuckled down, and the goals are flowing. JoshThomas examines the transformation. The story of Kenneth Zohore’s time at Cardiff City is nothing short of remarkable. From originally signing on loan, to doing enough to earn himself a permanent deal, to only finding himself making a handful of appearances, it appeared Zohore was on a downward slide.

Graham Thomas | Mar 20, 2017
Welsh League Logo

Rhondda Bulldogs Unbeaten In Six Welsh League Matches

Ton Pentre extended their unbeaten run to six matches with a 2-0 Welsh League home win against Caerau Ely. The Rhondda Bulldogs are brimming with confidence and earned their win against fourth-placed Caerau. Manager Lee Phillips and his Ton team started well when Corey Shephard played the ball from centre midfield out to Liam Reed […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 20, 2017
Belfast Giants celebrate after their Challenge Cup final success in Cardiff Bay. Pic: David Williams.

Champions Cardiff Devils Players And Fans Celebrate Elite League Title

Cardiff Devils 6, Fife Flyers 1 Champions Cardiff Devils celebrated their title triumph with six-goal blasts. They hit Steelers and Flyers for six over the weekend and more than 3,000 spectators roared their approval. The atmosphere was electric and fans chanted ‘We are number one’ before Devils captain Jake Morissette was presented with the championship trophy […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 20, 2017
George North. Pic: Ospreys

Justin Tipuric Says George North Had Bite Marks As Wales Wait For Verdict

Justin Tipuric has said George North’s bite marks were visible in the dressing room in the aftermath of Wales’ controversial Six Nations defeat to France. Both players and coach Rob Howley will learn on Monday whether match citing commissioner John Montgomery intends to take action against France over the biting allegation.

Graham Thomas | Mar 20, 2017
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Celtic Dragons. ©Steve Pope Sportingwales

Spirited Celtic Dragons Battle For Superleague Success

Hertfordshire Mavericks 53, Celtic Dragons 49 Celtic Dragons produced another spirited team performance and fought out a fiercely contested Vitality Superleague Netball match in Hertfordshire. The visitors led early on, while the teams were locked at 18-18 and later 41-41 in a fast and dramatic match. Home shooter Sophia Hankin produced some top quality work […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 19, 2017
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Great Dane Kenneth Zohore Keeps Cardiff City Goals Flowing

Cardiff City 3, Ipswich Town 1 Cardiff City’s Great Dane Kenneth Zohore is loving life in the Championship. Zohore is being overworked because manager Neil Warnock has no real options to lead the Bluebirds attack, but he is building a solid reputation. City’s previous Danish centre-forward Andreas Cornelius cost £8m and expectations were huge, but […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 19, 2017
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Luton Town Hold Key To Newport County Survival Hopes

Newport County 1, Blackpool 3 Manager Mike Flynn and his Newport County players are clinging on to hopes of League Two survival despite suffering defeat at Rodney Parade. County are second from bottom, seven points from safety, but they have a game in  hand. That fixture is played on Tuesday when Luton Town are visitors […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 19, 2017

Pryce Vows There Is More To Come After Podium Finish On BRC Opener

Osian Pryce was happy after bagging third place on the season opening Prestone British Rally Championship event. The Welsh rally ace shrugged off losing time with several punctures with a solid podium finish at the Border Counties Rally.

Ian Gordon | Mar 19, 2017
Action from Welsh club hockey. Pic: Hockey Wales

Battling Wales Beaten In World League Semi-Final Clash By Ireland

Wales 1 Ireland 3 Wales hopes of qualifying for the World League Rd 2 final were dashed after losing to hosts Ireland in the semi-final.

Ian Gordon | Mar 19, 2017
Merthyr Town players celebrate. Pic: Peter Harman.

Merthyr Town Go Down Against Southern League Leaders Chippenham

Chippenham Town 3, Merthyr Town 1 Merthyr Town are in need of a strong finish to their Southern League season if they are to qualify for the play-offs. Premier Division leaders Chippenham extended their unbeaten run to 20 matches thanks to goals from Jake Andrews (2) and David Pratt. All the goals came in the […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 19, 2017
Ice Arena Wales on Challenge Cup final day.

Cardiff Devils Players and Fans Savour Their Moment Of Triumph In Sheffield

Andrew Lord, his players and Cardiff Devils fans savoured their moment of triumph in South Yorkshire. This is Cardiff’s 30th anniversary season and they have celebrated by winning the League title for the first time since 1996-97. Player-coach Andrew Lord and his team have now won four trophies in the three years since he took […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 19, 2017