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Wales' Ben Davies. Pic. Alamy

Ben Davies Surgery on Broken Ankle is Massive Blow to Wales

Ben Davies is now a major doubt for Wales’  crunch World Cup play-off ties in March.

Paul Jones | Jan 19, 2026
What's on in Wales

DragonSports Welsh Sporting Calendar

The Six Nations may be just around the corner, but there are still two more rounds of the United Rugby Championship to survive for the Wales hopefuls and their regions.

Paul Jones | Jan 19, 2026
A young Welsh cycling fan dons a Geraint Thomas mask.  Pic: Owen Morgan

Le Tour du Taff! . . . Historic Cardiff Tour de France Date Confirmed for 2027

Wales will host the Tour de France for the first time in its history in 2027, with a landmark stage from Welshpool to Cardiff on Sunday 4 July confirmed as part of the race’s Grand Départ in the UK.

Paul Jones | Jan 15, 2026
Christian Fuchs, manager of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

James Crole Aims to Prove Cymru Premier Goals Can Transform into Newport County Survival

James Crole insists his move to Newport County is the natural next step in a journey shaped by rising standards in the Cymru Premier, as Paul Jones reports.

Paul Jones | Jan 14, 2026
Joel Ward of Crystal Palace. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City’s First Window Deal Will be Half a Season for a 36-Year-Old

Swansea City are set to make their first move of the transfer window by bringing in 36-year-old defender Joel Ward.

Paul Jones | Jan 09, 2026
Trainer Rebecca Curtis and jockey Sean Bowen afterHaiti Couleurs won the Coral Welsh Grand National. Pic: Alamy

Sean Bowen and Haiti Couleurs Confirmed as Cheltenham Gold Cup Contenders

Sean Bowen has been given another defining target to aim for after Haiti Couleurs was confirmed as a Cheltenham Gold Cup contender.

Paul Jones | Jan 07, 2026
Lawrence Vigouroux, the goalkeeper of Swansea city. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City Boss Vitor Matos Finds Silver Lining in Lawrence Vigouroux

Vitor Matos reserved special praise for Lawrence Vigouroux after the Swansea City goalkeeper produced a standout performance despite suffering a dramatic 2-1 defeat at Millwall.

Paul Jones | Jan 05, 2026
Wales players dejected at the end of the game. Pic. Alamy

Welsh Clubs Finally Stir and Take Aim at WRU Plans and Spending

A Welsh rugby district is pushing for sweeping reform at the Welsh Rugby Union, calling for a dramatic reduction in spending on external consultants and a pause in the current plans to cut teams.

Paul Jones | Jan 05, 2026
Newport County Manager Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

Sammy Braybrooke Loss Must not Derail Newport County Revival, Insists Christian Fuchs

Christian Fuchs insists Newport County must use their huge breakthrough victory over Crewe as a platform for further progress, as Paul Jones reports.

Paul Jones | Dec 30, 2025
What's on in Wales

DragonSports Welsh Sporting Calendar

New Year’s Day is usually a time of hope, optimism and positive thinking . . . all of which are desperately needed in Welsh rugby.

Paul Jones | Dec 29, 2025
Ethan Galbraith of Swansea City. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City Boss Admits Moral Victories are no use Whatsoever

Vitor Matos has insisted he takes no comfort from encouraging performances alone after his Swansea City side were edged out 1-0 by Championship leaders Coventry City.

Paul Jones | Dec 27, 2025
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Phil Parkinson Claims Wrexham Owners Provide Play-Off Boost

Phil Parkinson believes Wrexham’s owners helped the draw specialists to salvage a point that keeps them still within a couple of wins of the Championship play-off places.

Paul Jones | Dec 15, 2025