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Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson. Pic. Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Admires Wales’ Grit . . . Even if They Weren’t Great

Rhian Wilkinson has insisted grinding out victory is a sign of progress after Wales edged past Albania to keep their World Cup qualifying campaign on course.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 20, 2026
Wales' Rhiannon Roberts celebrates scoring their side's third goal. Pic: Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Tells Wales: Don’t Worry About the Table . . . Just Keep Winning

Rhian Wilkinson insists Wales will not be distracted by the progress of rivals as they push for a place at the Women’s World Cup.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 15, 2026
Anghard James, Wales. Pic. Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Tells Wales: No Slip-Ups Against Albania

Rhian Wilkinson has warned her Wales side that failing to get the basics right could prove costly as they prepare to face Albania at the STōK Cae Ras on Tuesday night.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 14, 2026
New Wales cap Seren Singleton of Brython Thunder. Pic. Alamy

Jorja Aiono and Seren Singleton Will Add Punch and Fury to Wales, Insists Coach Sean Lynn

Sean Lynn believes new caps Jorja Aiono and Seren Singleton can add much-needed physical edge and workrate to his Wales team.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 09, 2026
Wales defender Mayzee Davies. Pic: Alamy

Mayzee Davies is Amazing . . . But She Won't be Rushed Back, Insists Rhian Wilkinson

Mayzee Davies has earned praise from Rhian Wilkinson after the teenage defender made her long-awaited return to the Wales squad.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 02, 2026
Ruby Evans of Club Cymru during the Artistic Gymnastics Senior All round Finals at M&S Bank Arena. Pic. Alamy

Wales Star Ruby is the Jewel in Britain’s Crown

Ruby Evans admitted she “didn’t expect to win” after producing a breakthrough performance to be crowned women’s all-around champion at the Artistic Gymnastics British Championships in Liverpool.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 23, 2026
Nel Metcalfe in action for Wales. Pic: Alamy

Sean Lynn Insists Opportunity Knocks After Major Wales Injury Blows

Wales head coach Sean Lynn believes the absence of two of his most influential players could provide a defining opportunity for others to emerge ahead of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 19, 2026
Mared Griffiths of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Mared Griffiths Steps into Jess Fishlock’s Shoes . . . and Looks Pretty Good for Wales

Rhian Wilkinson has hailed teenage forward Mared Griffiths as an exciting glimpse of the future of Welsh football.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 09, 2026
Wales players celebrate a goal during the European qualifying round group B1 for 2027 Women's Football World Championship. Pic. Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Admits Wales got Lucky . . . and Hopes They Stay That Way

It was not the most convincing start to a World Cup campaign for Wales, but it proved a valuable one.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 04, 2026
Jamaica's Mica Moore. Pic. Alamy

Mica Moore Beats Adele Nicoll . . . But Both Have Olympic Memories to Last a Lifetime

Mica Moore won the Olympic battle of the Welsh bobsleigh queens.

Hannah Blackwell | Feb 17, 2026
Adele Nicoll (Great Britain). Pic. Alamy

Adele Nicoll Makes Olympic History for Wales and GB

Wales’ Adele Nicoll made her Olympic debut in the women's monobob on Sunday, and sits 13th at the halfway stage.

Hannah Blackwell | Feb 16, 2026
Rhian Wilkinson, Wales head coach. Pic. Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Admits Wales Win has Lifted Weight from her Shoulders

Rhian Wilkinson admitted Wales’ year-long failure to win had become “a burden” after her side finally ended a 12-match drought with a 3-2 victory over Switzerland in Jerez.

Hannah Blackwell | Dec 03, 2025