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Luke Littler Vows To Stay In The Groove On Cardiff Debut In Premier League

Luke Littler says he will just continue “to do what I do” as he prepares for his eagerly-awaited Premier League debut and the latest stage of a relentless playing schedule. The 17-year-old sensation will lock horns with his World Championship final conqueror Luke Humphries in the last quarter-final of opening night in Cardiff on Thursday.

Paul Jones | Feb 01, 2024
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Luke Littler Given Warning Ahead of Cardiff Debut

Luke Littler has been warned to keep practicing and not get distracted ahead of his Premier League of Darts debut in Cardiff on Wednesday night. The advice has come from world champion Luke Humphries who urged teenage sensation Littler not to lose form by staying away from the board, otherwise it will “come back to bite him”.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 31, 2024
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Wales’ Fastest Woman, Hannah Brier, Has A New Young Rival

Wales’ fastest woman Hannah Brier gained one championship record and lost another on a historic weekend of athletics in Cardiff. The first record to fall at the Welsh Indoor Senior and Under-15 Athletics Championships was the number of competitors taking part.

Owen Morgan | Jan 30, 2024

Third On The Monte Is Solid Says Elfyn….Now For Sweden

Elfyn Evans reckons third place on the Monte Carlo Rally is a solid start to his bid for the World Rally Championship crown.

Gareth James | Jan 28, 2024
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Elfyn Evans Looking To Cash In His Chips Not Break The Bank In Monte Carlo

Elfyn Evans saw his victory hopes hit bye hybrid issues on the Monte Carlo Rally as he switched his focus to a Sunday finish.

Gareth James | Jan 27, 2024
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Elfyn Evans Ready To Give It Full Monte As He Gets To Grips With Rally Rivals

Elfyn Evans retained his lead on the Monte Carlo Rally as he led a Toyota one-two on the season opening event.

Gareth James | Jan 26, 2024

Evans Above….Elfyn Blasts Into Early Lead On The Monte

Elfyn Evans launched his World Rally Championship campaign in scintillating style on the Monte Carlo Rally.

Gareth James | Jan 26, 2024

Tammy Beaumont Ready To Ignite Welsh Fire Again This Season

After a record year in 2023, The Hundred will return to Cardiff in 2024 with Welsh Fire captain Tammy Beaumont determined to build on last year’s progress in the women’s tournament. Cardiff will host its first game on Sunday 28 July, with both the Fire men’s and women’s teams kicking off their competition against Oval Invincibles.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 24, 2024
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Cardiff To Host Luke Littler v Luke Humphreys 2.0

Luke Littler will make his Premier League debut against Luke Humphries in a rematch of their World Championship final in Cardiff next week. The 17-year-old headlines the opening night of the weekly competition against the man who beat him in the showpiece at Alexandra Palace at the start of the month.

David Williams | Jan 24, 2024
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Wales Trio Are Heading For Paris Olympics With Team GB

Wales trio Rupert Shipperley, Jacob Draper and Sarah Jones can start preparing for the Olympic Games this summer after Great Britain men’s and women’s teams secured their places in Paris. Welsh star Jones was at the heart of the GB women’s effort – scoring first as the team beat Ireland in the FIH qualifiers bronze-medal match in Valencia. Great Britain’s men – with Team Wales Commonwealth Games stalwarts Shipperley and Draper in their ranks – then overcame New Zealansd, 3-1, in their qualifier in Oman to clinch their own spot in Paris.

David Williams | Jan 21, 2024

Stevie Williams Says Life Is Perfect Down Under As New Australian Tour Champion

Stevie Williams has described his triumph at the Tour Down Under in Australia as “simply perfect”. The Welshman won the last stage in Adelaide to confirm his victory in the overall title. “To kick off the season with the team’s first overall tour win, and our maiden victory in a top-tier stage race is nothing short of marvelous. It’s simply perfect,” said Williams, who rides for Israel-Premier Tech.

David Parsons | Jan 21, 2024
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As Louis Rees-Zammit Chases The Big Bucks, Adele Nicoll And Kya Placide Seek More Donations Towards Olympic Dream

On the day rugby superstar Louis Rees-Zammit jetted off to Florida in pursuit of his American football dream, two Welsh track and field athletes continued to take the world of bobsleigh by storm. Reigning British shot put champion Adele Nicoll and Welsh international sprinter Kya Placide teamed-up to win British Bobsleigh’s first Europa Cup gold medal for seven seasons with success in St Moritz on Friday morning. They took top spot for the first time in their bobsleigh careers less than 24 hours after Nicoll secured silver in the monobob event at the same venue.

Owen Morgan | Jan 21, 2024

Matt Edwards Confirms Irish Tarmac Rally Championship Return

Matt Edwards will return to top level competition for the first time since he won the British Rally Championship title for a third time back in 2021 when he contests this year’s Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. The 39-year old Colwyn Bay driver will contest the series in a C&M Motorsport Ford Fiesta Rally2, prepared by NPL Motorsport.

Editor | Jan 16, 2024
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Emma Finucane Takes Silver To Complete Three-Medal Tally For GB

Emma Finucane will return from the Netherlands with three medals gained at the European Track Cycling Championships to add to her world title. The new Welsh cycling sensation capped off an impressive European Championships by picking up her third medal with silver in the women’s keirin.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 15, 2024
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Nia Jones Insists Wales Have Raised Belief Despite Series Loss In Decider

Nia Jones has admitted Wales have let an opportunity slip through their fingers after they lost the decider in their three-match series against Uganda. The Welsh Feathers captain insisted, however, the closeness of the series indicated the progress Wales are making under Emily Handyside, the coach appointed a year ago. Feathers lost 59-48 as the She Cranes came from one-nil down to take the three-match series at Cardiff’s House of Sport, 2-1.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 14, 2024
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Wales’ World Champion Emma Finucane Admits Shock After Adding Euro Title

Emma Finucane admitted she was shocked after becoming Britain’s first female European sprint champion at the European Track Cycling Championships in the Netherlands. Wales’ 21-year-old world champion breezed through her semi-final against Emma Hinze to set up a repeat of her victorious world championship final against Germany’s Lea Sophie Friedrich.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 13, 2024

Megan Barker And Jess Roberts Win Silver For Team GB

Megan Barker and Jess Roberts both had to settle for silver medals at the European Track Cycling Championships in the Netherlands. While Great Britain claimed gold in the men’s team pursuit, the GB women – including the Welsh duo – had to settle for silver.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 12, 2024
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Welsh Feathers Eye Series Win After First Ever Home Victory Over Uganda

Wales coach Emily Handyside believes her team’s first ever home victory over Uganda indicates the progress being made by Welsh Feathers. In a stirring performance at Cardiff’s House of Sport, Wales completed only third victory over the higher world-ranked Ugandans and their first on their own patch.

Graham Thomas | Jan 11, 2024
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Welsh Trio Bid To Secure GB Olympic Qualification

Wales stars Sarah Jones, Rupert Shipperley and Jacob Draper have all made the latest Great Britain hockey squads aiming to book their places at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. The GB men’s and women’s teams are both seeking qualification for the Games this weekend and the Welsh trio have been included in their respective squads.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 10, 2024
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Glamorgan Turn To New Zealander Grant Bradburn As New Head Coach

Glamorgan County Cricket Club have confirmed Grant Bradburn will be the club’s new head coach on a three-year deal. The New Zealander, 57, succeeds former championship head coach Matthew Maynard and short-format leader Mark Alleyne.

David Williams | Jan 08, 2024