Sheffield Steelers have thrown down the gauntlet to Cardiff Devils, saying ‘We have the best British players’ ahead of their Elite League clash at Ice Arena Wales on Saturday (7pm). There is no doubt Steelers have formidable home-grown players in their team, but Devils could equally argue that their Brit Pack is second to none.

Dai Sport columnist Phil Bennett played with two of the greatest Welsh wings – Gerald Davies and JJ Williams. He says Keelan Giles has the ability to stand in their company, but he must prove he is ready in his back yard first.

Jade Jones has rounded off a memorable year by being crowned GB Taekwondo female athlete of the year. The double Olympic champion beat off competition from World Champion and Rio bronze medallist, Bianca Walkden, and fellow Welsh fighter and World Junior title winner, Lauren Williams, to scoop her latest accolade.

Wales are to host their first netball internationals against New Zealand for almost 20 years in 2017. Welsh Netball have announced the national side will play a two-Test series against the Silver Ferns – the world’s No.2 ranked team – in February with matches on the 7th and 8th.

Ahead of the weekend’s action in the Dafabet Welsh Premier League, Matthew Burgess of Inside The WPL gives his weekly power rankings, showing who’s hot and who’s not.

Bob Bradley has admitted Swansea City need more than one-off victories if they are to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The Swans manager was angered by another defensive collapse at West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night, where a 3-1 defeat failed to provide any evidence a sustained revival could be underway.

It’s all a bit of a wash-out at Rodney Parade these days, with the pitch proving unfit to cope with the demands of hosting three teams. Robin Davey says the time has come for the city to decide if it actually wants to host major matches.

Kenneth Zohore, Cardiff City’s powerful young striker, takes inspiration from his cousin – former Chelsea hit-man Didier Drogba. The two men met a couple of time when Zohore played for FC Copenhagen in a European Champions tie against Chelsea.

Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers clash in another fast and furious Elite League match at Ice Arena Wales this Saturday (7pm). This is the fifth match in a series of eight League fixtures between the bitter rivals this season – and leaders Devils have won the first four!

North Wales sailor Dan Whiteley is preparing to represent Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships, aiming to improve on his bronze medal last year. The 18-year-old has moved from Pwllheli to join the British Sailing Team in Weymouth and Portland to boost his chances, as one of a fourteen strong British team when the championships get underway in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday (December 16-20).

Merthyr Town 2, Chippenham Town 2 The two highest scorers in the Southern League Premier went head-to-head at Penydarren Park. Chippenham’s Bluebirds, from Wiltshire, took their league goals tally to 50, while Merthyr’s Martyrs are now on 46 in the 2016-17 season.

Steve Hansen says the 2017 Lions will prove a far tougher nut to crack than the Wales team beaten by the All Blacks earlier this year. The New Zealand coach is getting ready for the challenge of the tourists, having firmly underlined his country’s top-ranked status in the world game.

The transfer window is about to open and Bob Bradley is peering out across Swansea Bay and beyond. But where to look? Helpfully, Ross Tyson is here to point the Swans manager in the right direction.

By Terry Phillips   Cardiff City 2, Wolves 1 Neil Warnock asked Lex Immers and Keiran Richardson to bring festive joy to Cardiff City Stadium. By half-time, though, home fans were thinking: “Oh no, they can’t.” The villains, called up for a rare City start, were despatched at half-time after one of the worst 45 […]

Andrew Lord loves the growing reputation of Elite League ice hockey around the World and says: “The best British teams teams are capable of competing with American League clubs.” Cardiff Devils player-coach Lord, speaking after their 3-2 win against Sheffield Steelers, said: “It was an unbelievable hockey match and these are exciting times for both fan bases.

Bob Bradley insists he is confident Swansea City can fend off any January moves for Gylfi Sigurdsson, but has warned that “crazy” things can sometimes happen. The Swans manager – who has also confirmed the club are considering another move for Tottenham’s Tom Carroll – has conceded that Sigurdsson’s impressive form in recent weeks has lifted him high up on some clubs’ most wanted list.

Craig Bellamy has been handed a key role in developing as Cardiff City after being appointed Player Development Manager. The former Bluebirds role will be to oversee the development of City’s younger players on and off the field, assisting all age groups in their progression towards first team football and helping to further strengthen their chances of succeeding.

Neil Warnock is pondering his options in attack as he works on plans to find the goals that could save Cardiff City’s Championship status. The Bluebirds are third from bottom and, with Rickie Lambert rated doubtful for Tuesday’s home match against Wolves, has to be creative with his selection ideas.

Merthyr Town play the second of five consecutive Southern League home matches when title-chasing Chippenham Town visit Penydarren Park on Tuesday (tonight, 7.45pm). The Martyrs defeated a poor Kings Langley team 5-0 over the weekend and now take on a far sterner test against the Bluebirds.

Geraint Thomas is unlikely to defend his Commonwealth Games road race title in Australia in 2018 in a blow to Welsh medal hopes. The Cardiff-born rider says his commitments to Team Sky and the timing of the Games on the Gold Coast in April make it impossible.