Wales trio Joe Ledley, Joe Allen and Hal Robson-Kanu are all in the running to face Slovakia in the team’s Euro 2016 opener on Saturday. The injury concerns were able to play a full part in training at their base in Dinard on Tuesday, according to manager Chris Coleman.

Jacques Rudolph believes Glamorgan have found their killer instinct after the county made it three wins in four one-day matches. The South African was full of praise for his team after their convincing 52-run victory over reigning champions Gloucestershire in the Royal London One Day Cup at the Swalec Stadium on Monday.

Andy King intends to deny Jamie Vardy another party night in France when the two meet after Wales clash with England in Euro 2016. Wales midfielder King and England striker Vardy – who shared beers and champagne in Vardy’s house the night Leicester City clinched their stunning, odds-defying Premier League title triumph last month – are due to meet when their countries collide in Lens next week.

Wales boss Chris Coleman believes Jonny Williams can be his Marcus Rashford and worry Euro 2016 opposition with a fear of the unknown. Manchester United striker Rashford is being taken to the tournament as England’s prototype – a testbed teenager who could be thrust forward if established models fail to perform.

Swansea City’s new owners have pledged to splash the cash on a summer spending spree after finally agreeing their £100million takeover. A consortium of United States businessmen led by Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan have bought between 60 and 70 per cent of shares in the club.

Gareth Bale can become one of the feared men of Euro 2016, predicts grateful Wales captain Ashley Williams. Bale goes into his team’s final warm-up game against Sweden in Stockholm on Sunday with the admiring approval of Real Madrid fans still fresh in his senses after his efforts winning the Champions League a fortnight ago.

Aneurin Donald came close to breaking a Glamorgan record as the talented teenager led his team to another NatWest T20 Blast victory. The 19-year-old hit 55 in 27 balls as Glamorgan beat Hampshire by five wickets at the Swalec Stadium on Friday night, where South African pace bowler Dale Steyn also picked up his first wickets for the county.

Swansea City’s pre-season plans have been boosted by a two-game tour in America. The Swans will head Stateside for an 11-day tour between July 7-17, with a training camp in Washington DC followed by two friendly matches.

Russell Slade has left his job as Cardiff City’s Head of Football – less than a month after being kicked upstairs by the club. The ex-Bluebirds boss is odds-on favourite to take over as manager at League One Charlton.

Garry Monk believes he can be the manager who dodges the bullets fired by Leeds United’s trigger-happy owner Massimo Cellino – at least for a while. Former Swansea City boss Monk – who was fired by his friend and chairman Huw Jenkins seven months ago – is now working for the serial sacker Cellino.

Wales have been told they are heading for a beating by the All Blacks who will keep it simple in next week’s first Test in Auckland. Former New Zealand wing Jeff Wilson believes the tourists will be no more than a stepping stone from which the world champions will launch another successful season.

Ebbw Vale RFC teenager Jared Rosser has been called into the Wales squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship. The 18-year-old replaces wing George Gasson who has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury in training.

Mid Wales racing driver Ben Power was a winner at his first meeting of the season – talking the Guttercrest Legends Car to victory at Anglesey. Power, from Guilsfield, near Newtown, finished third in the National Legends Car championship last season, but has cut back his racing commitments for 2016.

Sarah Jones and Hockey Wales International Ambassador Jo Westwood are set to win their 50th caps in Italy in this month. The duo are part of an 18-strong squad that will travel to San Vito Romano to face Italy in a three match test series taking place from 23-26 May.

Former Wales international Ceri Jones has joined Newport Gwent Dragons as forward coach. The ex-prop has agreed a two-year deal with the region and will make the move from Worcester Warriors where he was senior scrum coach and Academy Forwards Development Coach.

Dale Steyn insists he wants to learn from as well as inspire Glamorgan’s players over his remaining five matches with the county. The South African’s much-anticipated debut ended as a damp squib on Wednesday night as Glamorgan lost their first home NatWest T20 Blast game against Essex by seven wickets.

Chaz Davies is all revved up for the second half of the World Superbikes campaign after a successful two-day test in Italy. The Knighton-born flier racked up 105 laps on his Ducati on the Italian track ahead of the races there on June 17-19.

Natalie Powell has booked her ticket to Rio after striking bronze at the Mexico World Judo Masters. Merthyr Tydfil’s Commonwealth champ is assured of selection in the -78kg category after beating her British rival and Olympic silver medallist Gemma Gibbons in the event in Guadalajara.

Few events will showcase Wales’ 2016 ‘Year of Adventure’ better than the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, when Britain’s annual round of the high-octane, adrenalin-charged FIA World Rally Championship comes to North Wales from 27-30 October.
 


Dale Steyn can energise Glamorgan and excite the fans, according to his fellow South African Jacques Rudolph. Steyn plays his first game for Glamorgan on Wednesday night when he starts his T20 Blast stint with the county at home to Essex Eagles.