Wales’ potential route through the 2026 World Cup emerged on Friday, with the tournament draw placing Craig Bellamy’s side at the heart of an inviting but tantalising Group B.

New Welsh world champion Anna Hursey says it “feels very special” after the teenager completed a landmark World Youth Championships with three medals in Romania.

European rugby returns this weekend and for the Welsh regions that means some meaty opening fixtures just days after Wales were given a braai roasting from South Africa.

Phil Parkinson reckons Wrexham’s growing self-belief is now driving their rise up the Championship table, as David Williams reports.

A new head coach and a new era for Swansea City this week after their appointment of Portuguese new boy, 37-year-old Vitor Matos.

Christian Fuchs insists he has seen enough spirit, work ethic and raw potential within his Newport County squad to convince him he can turn their season around.

Swansea City are on the verge of confirming Vitor Matos as their next head coach, with the club moving decisively to trigger the £900,000 release clause in his Marítimo contract.

Swansea City’s search for a new head coach appears to have hit a second roadblock.

No Kieffer Moore, no Ethan Ampadu, no Ben Davies and no Jordan James - so it might be timely for Wales striker Brennan Johnson to remind people he’s a £50m footballer this week.

Wales interim captain Dewi Lake says his side must rediscover the habits of a winning team on Saturday.

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney believes Cardiff will benefit from a “truly historic occasion” when the city hosts the opening match of Euro 2028.

Craig Bellamy will attempt to steer Wales towards a World Cup play-off place when his team resume their qualification campaign in Liechtenstein on Saturday.