Cardiff City’s promotion bid has been boosted by the news that Anthony Pilkington’s knee injury is not as serious as first feared. The Bluebirds striker had to go off during the second half of Tuesday night’s goalless draw at Burnley after suffering the injury.

Jade Jones will miss this week’s Taekwondo President’s Cup in Bonn rather than risk her knee injury just months before she defends her Olympic title. The Flint-born fighter has already earned Britain a women’s -57Kg spot for the Rio Games this summer.

Swansea City boss Francesco Guidolin admits he would be keen on taking over as Italy coach this summer. The Italian’s future at the Liberty Stadium is a matter for speculation with the Swans considering an attempt to bring back former manager Brendan Rodgers.

Anthony Pilkington could be ruled out of much of Cardiff City’s remaining promotion surge after suffering a knee injury on Tuesday night. The in-form Bluebirds striker will have a scan tomorrow to assess the extent of the damage which forced him off during the 0-0 draw at Burnley.

Joe Marler has been banned for two matches and fined £20,000 for his “gypsy boy” remarks aimed at Samson Lee. The saga that has dragged on since March 12 and the England-Wales match in round four of the Six Nations, was finally settled by World Rugby late last night.

Alex Cuthbert has ended months of speculation about his future by agreeing a new two-year deal with Cardiff Blues. The Wales wing was being linked with a move to England and Ireland after a disappointing start to the season.

Stuart O’Keefe believes Cardiff City are on the verge of something special as they chase promotion back to the Premier League. The Bluebirds midfielder scored the winner in Saturday’s 2-1 win over rivals Derby that took them within two points of their rivals.

Chaz Davies admitted he was in World Superbikes dreamland after he roared to a stunning double win in Spain. The Knighton-born flier dominated both races after taking the lead in the early laps at the Motorland Aragon track.

Kirby Myhill will become the third Scarlets player to leave the region and join the Cardiff Blues at the end of the season. The former Wales U20s hooker is joining second row George Earle and fly-half Steve Shingler in swapping red for blue in a bid to earn more regular rugby.

Gylfi Sigurdsson believes one more victory will secure Swansea City’s place in the Premier League for another season, but has warned they will need to be at their best to gain it against Chelsea. The Icelandic midfielder reckons three more points – which would take the club to the recognised safety mark of 40 – is the minimum requirement in their remaining six matches.

Chaz Davies demonstrated his World Superbikes title potential after completing a devastating double in Spain on Sunday. The Knighton-born flier swept to victory in the second race by over six seconds to follow up Saturday’s crushing triumph on the Motorland Aragon track.

Cardiff City secured a vital three points against play-off rivals Derby County in front of a record crowd at Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds started strongly with a succession of corners before the game settled into a regular pattern with Derby controlling possession but Cardiff looking the more threatening.

Chaz Davies ignited his World Superbikes title bid as he powered to victory in Spain on Saturday. The Knighton-born flier bagged the 10th win of his career with a stunning victory on the Motorland Aragon track he must love.

It may have taken him 18 years but Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin is hoping to finally get his revenge on Mark Hughes at Stoke today. The Italian was in charge of Vicenza when they were cruelly denied a famous European Cup Winners Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea.

Chaz Davies boosted his chances of bagging his first World Superbikes win of the season in Spain this weekend after an impressive display in practice. The Powys-born flier finished second on the time-sheets on the Motorland Aragon track where he roared to Ducati’s first win last season.

Cardiff Blues have signed Hurricanes centre Willis Halaholo for next season on a three-year deal. Auckland-born Halaholo – who turned down a chance to play for Tonga at last year’s World Cup – will move to the Arms Park after playing for Waikato in the NPC competition later this year.

Geraint Thomas has been backed to chase his dream of winning the Queen of the Classics in Sunday’s Tour of Flanders. The Cardiff-born flier’s focus has been more on stage racing this season as he sets his sights on challenging for a Grand Tour in the next few years.

Glamorgan have signed Australian international fast bowler Shaun Tait – six years after his first spell for the county. Tait, 33, will play for Glamorgan in the second-half of this season’s NatWest T20 Blast tournament, in effect the last seven matches of the group stages and beyond if the team progresses.

Wales captain Sam Warburton has been warned he may have to settle for second best in his head-to-head with Scarlets flanker James Davies. The notice has been issued by Davies himself who believes his own form will allow him to put Warburton in the shade when they clash in his region’s Guinness Pro12 derby at home to the Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

Francesco Guidolin wants to stay in charge of Swansea City next season and is ready to hold talks once he guides the club to Premier League safety. The Italian head coach has a short-term deal that ends in May, but with the comfort of the 40-points mark almost in sight, Guidolin has admitted for the first time he has one eye on the future.