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Taulupe Faletau of Cardiff Rugby evades a tackle from Rhodri Williams of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy.

No Survival Anthem Screamed by the Dragons As Filo Tiatia Admits: We Need to be Better Than That

Filo Tiatia gave a blunt assessment of the Dragons’ failings after they lost for the 21st consecutive time to Cardiff, who moved to the top of the early-season URC table.

Graham Thomas | 19 hours ago
Ethan Galbraith of Swansea City. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City To Resist Any Moves To Tempt Rising Star Ethan Galbraith

Ethan Galbraith is good enough for the Premier League but his head coach Alan Sheehan is determined Swansea City grow the value of a “prize asset” for as long as possible.

Graham Thomas | Oct 16, 2025
Dragons rugby. Pic. Alamy

Gambling Dragons Need Long Overdue Derby Win if They are to Convince They’re Worth Keeping

Filo Tiatia is as straight a talker as you will find, which is why the Dragons head coach is making no apologies for his selection policy, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Oct 16, 2025
Jess Fishlock of Wales. Pic. Alamy

In Praise of Jess Fishlock . . . Wales’ Giver of Goals and Provider of Respect

Jess Fishlock is going out at the top and on her own terms, having announced that Wales’ first international match after their Euros finals will be her last, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Oct 16, 2025
Filo Tiatia

Dragons Coach Filo Tiatia Backs WRU To Pick The Right Number

Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has insisted he has faith in the Welsh Rugby Union to reach the right decision over the number of professional teams in Wales.

Graham Thomas | Oct 15, 2025
Wales' Sorba Thomas. Pic. Alamy

Wales and Stoke City Star Sorba Thomas Insists World Cup Dream is Still Alive

Sorba Thomas believes Wales are closing the gap on Europe’s elite even though the second qualification defeat to Belgium has made reaching the World Cup finals a lot more taxing.

Graham Thomas | Oct 15, 2025
Wales manager Craig Bellamy knows his team face the play-offs. Pic: Alamy

Craig Bellamy Admits Wales Will Need the Scenic Route if They are to Reach the World Cup Finals

Craig Bellamy has admitted Wales’ World Cup hopes now rest with another painstaking navigation through the play-offs, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Oct 13, 2025
Wales players were left dejected after defeat to Belgium. Pic: Alamy

Wales Caught Out by Belgian Rat Trap as World Cup Hopes Narrow

Wales are almost certainly now looking at a play-off route to the World Cup finals after Craig Bellamy's team lost 4-2 at home to Belgium in a dramatic qualifier, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Oct 13, 2025
Wales manager Craig Bellamy. Pic: Alamy

Craig Bellamy Insists Cardiff Crowd Can Ignite World Cup Lift Off

Craig Bellamy believes there is something mystical about big football nights in Cardiff — and he’s counting on that magic to help propel Wales a giant step closer to the 2026 World Cup.

Graham Thomas | Oct 13, 2025
Kieffer Moore of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Kieffer Moore Thanks Wrexham for Boosting His World Cup Mission With Wales

When Kieffer Moore lines up in front of the Red Wall at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday night, he believes it will be a chance to show why he was right to join Wrexham, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Oct 11, 2025
James Bowen (left) and Sean Bowen (right). Pic. Alamy

Bowen Family Lead Welsh Charge as Chepstow Hosts DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival

Welsh racing’s most successful family will take centre stage this weekend when Chepstow Racecourse hosts the inaugural DragonBet Welsh Horse Racing Festival from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October.

Graham Thomas | Oct 09, 2025
Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Pic. Alamy

Karl Darlow . . . Born in England, Dreamed of Wembley, Realised with Wales

Karl Darlow will finally walk out at Wembley on Thursday night — but not in the shirt he once imagined wearing.

Graham Thomas | Oct 07, 2025