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Former world champion Gerwyn Price blitzed past Keane Barry 3-0 to secure his place in the third round of the World Darts Championship – and fellow Welshman Robert Owen secured his first win on the biggest stage as he dispatched Niels Zonneveld 3-1 in their first-round contest. But James Wade crashed out at the first hurdle against Jermaine Wattimena.
Revenge Tastes Sweet For Ebbw Vale’s Dan Haymond
Ebbw Vale have avenged their only defeat of the campaign so far in Super Rygbi Cymru as they came from behind to beat Cardiff 32-20 at Eugene Cross Park and replace them at the top of the table. The 29-12 reverse they suffered at the Arms Park in round two back in September provided added motivation for The Steelmen, who had reeled off six consecutive wins since that setback.
Rhian Wilkinson Warns England That Wales Will Be Armed And Dangerous At Euro 2025
Rhian Wilkinson has warned defending champions England that Wales will be armed and dangerous when they head into a Battle of Britain shoot-out at Euro 2025. The Wales coach was reacting to the seemingly inevitable draw that landed Wales - playing at a major tournament for the first time - in a tough Group D against the old enemy, France and the Netherlands in Monday evening’s draw in Lausanne.
Danny Rohl Emerges As Early Favourite To Replace Sacked Russell Martin At Southampton
Danny Rohl has emerged as the early favourite to replace Southampton manager Russell Martin after the former Swansea City boss was sacked on Sunday night. Rohl is currently manager of Sheffield Wednesday, where the 35-year-old German – who was an assistant to former Saints manager Ralph Hassenhuttl - has done an impressive job. Martin – who left the Swans to take over at Southampton 18 months ago – was dismissed shortly after their 5-0 hammering by Tottenham on Sunday.
Matt Finish Earns Caernarfon Town Dramatic Win Over Barry
Caernarfon Town made the most of their extra man to pip Barry Town United 3-2 in one of only two JD Cymru Premier games played over the weekend. Visitors Barry drew first blood through Michael George in the 25th minute when his cross-shot from the right edge of the box and looped over Hari Thomas in the home goal for a spectacular opener.
Dwayne Peel Says Scarlets Are Growing Up Fast As They And Dragons Back Up Cardiff’s Win
Scarlets skipper Josh Macleod scored two of his side’s five tries as they gained ample revenge for their European defeat to the Georgian side Black Lion as they won 36-18 t Parc Y Scarlets to move to six points in EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 3. Gareth Davies, Johnny Williams and replacement scrum half Archie Hughes were the other try . Sam Costelow kicked 11 points to complete the job.
Taulupe Faletau Returns In Cardiff Win To Raise Hopes Of Six Nations Comeback
Taulupe Faletau made a winning return to rugby as he managed 52 minutes in only his second appearance for Cardiff this year in the 26-10 bonus-point win over the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup at the Arms Park. The second coming of 2024 for the 104-times capped Wales No 8 was a much happier experience than his first against Ulster in April.
Lauren Price and Natasha Jonas are on a collision course for what promises to be a historic showdown in women’s boxing, with a potential clash between the two British champions inching closer. Welsh star Price, coming off an emphatic knockout victory over Bexcy Mateus in Liverpool, and Jonas, who secured a unanimous decision against Ivana Habazin, seem set to face each other in early 2025.
You Lot Make Me Feel Sad, Swansea City Boss Luke Williams Tells His Players
Swansea City head coach Luke Williams has told his players their lack of bravery is making him feel “sad”. Williams launched a calculated blast at his players after their 3-2 defeat at home to Sunderland at the weekend, when he questioned their bottle, their ambition, and their professional hunger.
Omer Riza Insists Cardiff City Can Continue Upward Bounce Despite No Wins In Seven Games
Omer Riza believes Cardiff City are bouncing upwards again after guiding them out of the Championship relegation zone for the second time. The Bluebirds manager was frustrated his team could not hold on for their first away win of the season at Stoke City at the weekend.
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Rhys Jones Looks Ahead to World Triathlon Para Series Swansea With Pride
With British Triathlon once again bringing the World Triathlon Para Series to Swansea in 2024, Welsh PTVI paratriathlete Rhys Jones has opened up about his home nation pride. “It was huge. It’s the kind of things dreams are made of really,” Jones said as he looks back on wearing... Read More