Craig Bellamy Makes Welsh Football History, But Insists: "I'm A Rookie!"
Craig Bellamy may have made Welsh footballing history but as an international manager he insisted: “I’m such a rookie.” The confessional tone came as the Wales manager tried to play down the significance of four matches without defeat, a sequence no other Wales manager has managed at the start of their tenure. Bellamy remains unbeaten after a second victory in his Nations League campaign - a 1-0 victory over Montenegro at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Jonathan Davies Admits He Will Miss His 18 Years Of Rugby
Jonathan Davies has admitted he is going to miss rugby hugely after bringing down the curtain on his 18-year senior career. The former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan announced his retirement from professional rugby on Sunday.
Wales Down To The Bare Bones. . . So It Could Be Time To Roll The Joe Allen Dice
Wales manager Craig Bellamy accepts everyone loves romance in football, but thinks asking Joe Allen to solve his midfield conundrum against Montenegro would be a “gamble”. Swansea City veteran Allen, capped 74 times for his country and among Wales’ best-ever midfielders, reversed the decision he made in February 2023 to retire from international football earlier this month.
Warrior Spirit Was The Difference For Scarlets At Cardiff, Says Josh Macleod
Scarlets skipper Josh Macleod has paid tribute to his team of “warriors” and to the support from the travelling fans after a nerve-jangling 25-19 victory over Cardiff at a sold-out Arms Park. Flanker Macleod had to watch on from the sin bin as the visitors were left with just 13 men for eight minutes in the closing stages of the United Rugby Championship derby after both he and wing Tom Rogers were yellow carded in quick succession.
Scarlets Pressure Gauge is now in the Red for Dwayne Peel
Dwayne Peel is a man under pressure, but he has got used to that. The Scarlets coach takes his team to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, still seeking a first win of the season after three rounds of the United Rugby Championship.
Matty Jones Vows To Find Answers After Blunder Helps Sink Wales Youngsters’ Euros Chances
Matty Jones has promised an enquiry after Wales' dreams of an historic night at Rodney Parade and a place in the Under-21 European Championship finals were crushed by the Czech Republic. The Welsh side suffered a 2-1 defeat in Newport, compounded by a disastrous day that saw manager Jones forced to exclude six players due to an administrative error.
Wales Stop The Rot With Much Needed Win Over Japan
Wales recorded a first victory in South Africa with an all-action performance against Japan in Round 3 of WXV2 at the Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town. Wing Nel Metcalfe, scrum half Keira Bevan and full back Jasmine Joyce, who was Player of the Match, all crossed for tries for Wales.
Craig Bellamy Not Sidetracked By Minor Meltdown In Iceland For Wales
Craig Bellamy remained upbeat after Wales surrendered a two-goal interval lead to draw their Nations League tie in Iceland. Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson rewarded some incisive first-half approach play to put Wales in command on a freezing night in Reykjavik.
Welsh Jump Jockeys Derby Returns to Chepstow As Part Of Unibet Jump Season Opener
Wales’ leading jump jockeys will put their pride on the line this weekend as they help start the Welsh jump season with a charity ride that already appears an institution. The likes of Sean and James Bowen, Connor Brace, Ben Jones, Jack Tudor and Alan Johns will feature in the Welsh Jump Jockeys Derby – the first race of the Unibet Jump Season Opener at Chepstow on Friday October 11.
Craig Bellamy Says Wales Happy To Take On Fans’ Rising Expectations
Wales manager Craig Bellamy insists his team can build further on his first camp in charge last month when two positive performances created plenty of excitement among supporters to carry with them into Friday night’s match in Iceland. Euro 2024 quarter-finalists Turkey were somewhat fortunate to leave Cardiff with a goalless draw before Montenegro were beaten 2-1 in Niksic in Bellamy’s opening two matches in charge in the Nations League.
