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Ollie Griffiths has revealed his gratitude for the perspective given to him by the health issues which have forced him to retire from rugby. The Dragons and Wales back row man has spoken of his new attitude to his life on and off the field after hanging up his boots at the age of 29 due to illness.

Wales made history by qualifying for their first major tournament after goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones gave them a 2-1 Euro 2025 play-off second leg victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. hian Wilkinson’s team triumphed 3-2 on aggregate as they progressed to next summer’s European Championship in Switzerland.

Swansea City have been forced into a reunion with former head coach Russell Martin next month after the club drew Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup. It means a trip to St. Mary’s for the Swans, who will go up against the man who left them 18 months ago.

Wales and the Republic of Ireland have created some friction to turn up the heat ahead of their Women's Euros play-off final second leg in Dublin. Tuesday’s Celtic derby will determine who secures a coveted spot at next summer’s Women’s European Championship finals.

Wales’ former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after "a lengthy battle with dementia", his family has said. Griffiths' son Wayne wrote on Facebook: "To our friends and snooker followers in general, we are deeply saddened to share the news of our loss.

Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt has given his backing to Cameron Winnett after his axing by Wales coach Warren Gatland. Sherratt paid a glowing tribute to Winnett following the full-back’s player of the match performance in the 31-23 victory over the Dragons at the Arms Park.

Cardiff City fans have voiced their fury over the lack of urgency in appointing a new manager. Bluebirds fans groups have come together to write an open letter to the club’s officials, demanding action and warned a “toxic” feeling towards the club poses huge dangers.

Former scrum-half Callum Pritchard is set to make it a dozen winners this season as a jockey - and underline why he was right to switch sports from rugby to horse racing. The 23-year-old from Porth used to wear the No.9 jersey for Wattstown and came through the same Rhondda schools system as Wales internationals Kieron Assiratti and Cameron Winnett.

Luke Williams admitted he gave his players a bit of the hair dryer treatment after seeing them come into the break trailing 2-1 against bottom of the table Portsmouth at the Swansea.Com Stadium, before hitting back for a 2-2 draw. Matt Ritchie and Josh Murphy had given the visitors a two goal advantage in their first game in three weeks before Myles Peart-Harris harried Connor Ogilivie enough at the far post to force the ball over the line just before the break.

Dragons interim coach Filo Tiatia remains optimistic of his team’s prospects, despite suffering another difficult defeat at the hands of rivals, Cardiff. The Dragons added a 19th successive loss against Cardiff to their decade-long streak, after a gruelling 31-23 defeat at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday night. Despite playing their first match under new head coach Tiatia, the Dragons failed to alter the course of their losing pattern this season.