Thomas Young insists he has given little recent thought to following his father Dai in playing international rugby for Wales. The Wasps flanker is being widely tipped to make Rob Howley’s Six Nations squad when it is announced on Tuesday after his eye-catching recent form in the Aviva Premiership.

The Ospreys maintained their perfect European Rugby Challenge Cup record and sealed a home quarter-final – possibly against the Cardiff Blues – with a comfortable 47-7 victory over Lyon. Steve Tandy’s men went behind early on but didn’t let that worry them as they roared back to cross for seven tries and seal another bonus-point success.

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac was proud of his men’s heroic effort, even if it ended in their exit from the European Rugby Champions Cup. The Welsh region looked to have sealed a famous victory and kept their quarter-final hopes alive after Scott Williams’ try added to 17 points from the boot of Wales Under-20 outside-half Dan Jones. But Chris Ashton scored the second of his two tries after the clock had ticked past 80 minutes to rescue a draw and send the Scarlets crashing out of the Champions Cup.

Terry Phillips travelled with more than 2,000 Bluebirds fans to the Severnside derby against Bristol City at Ashton Gate. The Cardiff City faithful expected a win, but could Neil Warnock’s team complete back-to-back Championship victories?

Owain Doull was pulled out of today’s People’s Choice Classic in Australia as a precaution after suffering with a stomach upset. The 50.5km race in Adelaide was a warm-up for the Tour Down Under which starts on Tuesday when the Welshman will make his World Tour debut with Team Sky.

Cardiff Devils suffered a major blow to their Elite League title hopes when they went down against Belfast Giants in front of a capacity attendance at Ice Arena Wales. More than 3,000 spectators roared Cardiff on, but they were beaten after sudden death overtime.

Runaway leaders TNS were stunned by two-late goals when Newtown rallied back from 3-1 down to end the Saints’ record-breaking run, as they were denied a 28thconsecutive victory. Newtown, who took the lead, trailed 2-1 at the break before a dramatic twist at Latham Park saw the Robins grab two goals inside the final ten-minutes as Nick Rushton and Jamie Price brought TNS’s incredible run to an end, with the world record for successive wins standing at 27 matches.

Merthyr Town’s crunch home clash with promotion rivals Hitchin Town was postponed because of bad weather. The Penydarren Park pitch was frozen and the Martyrs had a second match called off in quick succession.

Newport County 1, Colchester United 1 Newport County earned their first League Two point since mid-November and manager Graham Westley confidently: “It is a turning point for us.”

Paul Clement is set to sign Martin Olsson and Tom Carroll as he looks to bolster a Swansea City side that slumped back to the bottom of the Premier League after a 4-0 defeat by Arsenal. The ex-Bayern Munich No 2 lost his first league game in charge as the Swans defensive shortcomings were again exposed at the Liberty Stadium.

Neil Warnock gave three full-hearted fist pumps in front of Cardiff City’s travelling fans after his club’s stunning 3-2 victory at Bristol City, then said: “That’s reminded me why I’m still in football.” The wild-eyed Bluebirds manager was celebrating after an unlikely victory was plundered in the Severnside derby with two late goals within three minutes.

Neil Warnock has sent a New Year message to Bruno Manga as he prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations, saying: “You are welcome to stay with Cardiff City.” Centre-half Manga, who is in the Gabon squad for their opening Nations Cup clash on Saturday when they take on Guineau Bassau, looked certain to be leaving the Bluebirds this month.

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan will sit down with manager Neil Warnock in London on Sunday to discuss plans for the next two years. Warnock will take charge of the Bluebirds in their Severnside derby against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday (Noon) and then travel up the M4 for his first face-to-face meeting with Tan since he took charge of the team.

Newport County have launched a bold bid for Football League survival – and manager Graham Westley’s plan will be tested by promotion-chasing Colchester United at Rodney Parade on Saturday (3pm). Westley has already signed eight new players in 2017, four defenders and four forwards, and he now wants a couple of midfield players.

Merthyr Town host a top of the table EvoStik Southern League clash at their Penydarren Park home ground on Saturday (3pm). Hitchin Town, who lie second behind leading Leamington on goal difference, are the visitors to take on the fourth-placed Martyrs.

Special teams are playing a big role for Cardiff Devils in their Elite League title quest. Devils stand top of the table and are number one when it comes to powerplay and penalty kill.

Ahead of the weekend’s action in the Dafabet Welsh Premier League, Matthew Burgess gives his weekly power rankings, as the big split approaches.

Golfers with a disability will be able to compete in most Golf Union of Wales championships this summer, making it one of the first sports to be inclusive at the highest levels. GUW Championships from 2017 will be incorporating modified rules of golf into its general conditions for the vast majority of events run under its banner.

Owen Farrell insists the Scarlets’ recent revival has been noted by European champions Saracens. The England No.10 believes the region are a different proposition this weekend to the team that lost at Sarries at the start of the Champions Cup tournament last October.

Owain Doull is relishing the prospect of making his World Tour debut for Team Sky at the Tour Down Under. The Welshman will have key roles to play as Sky chase victory in the seven day race which starts on Sunday.