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After 400 Days Without Winning, Wales Coach Warren Gatland Calls For Patience (Again)
Warren Gatland has told Wales fans they need to be patient – even though they have now been waiting over 400 days for a victory. In comments that will stretch credulity among most supporters, the Wales coach said his team needs more time, even though the latest defeat - a 24-19 loss at home to Fiji – was the 10th in succession. Gatland may have led Wales to Grand Slams and Six Nations titles in his first spell in charge, but his second stint now includes ownership of the joint worst record of any Welsh coach.
Don't Ask Me, I've No Idea . . . Omer Riza Admits He's In The Dark Over Cardiff City Future
Cardiff City interim manager Omer Riza has told fans they are going to have to wait for the board’s decision regarding his future after his side’s 3-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers. Despite his desire to get the job permanently, his future in the dugout is still uncertain with supporters starting to get restless about who will be their next permanent gaffer. A victory might have nudged Riza nearer towards having his name on the office door, but Cardiff went 2-0 down and although they pulled back a goal to suggest they might get something out of the game, they finished by conceding a third.
Waiting For Vincent . . . Time Drags For Omer Riza As Cardiff City Hit Pause
Omer Riza is a patient man and it appears if you work for Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan then you need to be. Tan seems to regard patience as a virtue, so long as it’s not him who is expected to show any.
Cardiff Cross Challenge Will Feature Europe's Fastest Teenager
One of the jewels in Cardiff’s sporting crown will attract athletes from across the globe to the capital on Saturday. Some of the world’s finest runners, including the man dubbed “Europe’s fastest teenager” will compete in the annual Cardiff Cross Challenge at Llandaff Fields on the outskirts of the city centre.
Ioan Cunningham Axed As Fall Guy For Latest WRU Shambles
Ioan Cunningham has left his position as Wales Women’s head coach by mutual agreement. Cunningham’s departure after three years at the helm follows a recent turbulent spell in the Welsh women’s game that saw the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of now completed contract negotiations fiercely criticised.
Rio Dyer Axed By Wales To Make Room For Debut Wing Blair Murray
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named uncapped Scarlets wing Blair Murray in his team for Sunday’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Fiji. New Zealand-born Murray steps into the Test match arena after just six games for the Scarlets.
Craig Harrison Tells The New Saints To Stay Upbeat Despite Euro Defeat
Craig Harrison has urged his New Saints side not to get too down-hearted after they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Shamrock Rovers in their latest Europa Conference League tie. TNS had led 1-0 but the Irish side came from behind to beat the Cymru Premier champions at Tallaght Stadium.
Swansea City’s American Owners To Sell Up . . . And Count Their Losses
Majority owners Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan are moving to sell their controlling stake in Swansea City. Fellow shareholders Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris, and businessman Jason Cohen are set to take over ownership.
Steve Bale . . . 400 Tests, Seven World Cups, Seven Lions Tours And One Great Writer
Former Welsh rugby writer Steve Bale, one of the most respected and well-travelled sports reporters of the past four decades, has died at the age of 72 after losing a battle with illness. A classically trained journalist, he progressed from the newsroom at the Neath Guardian in his home town to work for the Swansea Evening Post, South Wales Argus, Western Mail, The Independent, The Sunday Express, Daily Express and finally the Sunday Times.
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Meet Osian Perrin . . . The Welsh Youngster Running (Fast) Into The Future With Olympic Glory On His Mind
He’s one of the most exciting, and busiest, young athletes in Wales – runner, triathlete, Commonwealth Games hopeful, Olympic dream-chaser and still only 18 years old. Osian Perrin is a young man in a hurry. Owen Morgan just about caught up with him. "The summer is made for racing, so... Read More
Ynys Mon Teams Provide Perfect Showcase For Anglesey Island Games Bid
Ynys Mon women’s manager Karen Williams believes gold and silver secured on home turf can provide a perfect springboard for Anglesey to host the 2025 Island Games. Williams led her team to the final of the women’s football tournament – played at Holyhead on Friday – before they lost 2-1... Read More
Tom Pryce Memorial Fund Is Launched
A £50,000 fund has been launched today (11 June) to create a permanent memorial to Welsh Formula 1 driver Tom Pryce in his hometown of Denbigh. Launched on what would have been Pryce’s 70th birthday, the money will be used to erect a statue as a lasting memorial to the... Read More
Airbus Clinch Alliance Title And Head Back To Top Flight
Airbus Broughton have won the Huws Gray Alliance championship and are heading back to the Welsh Premier League.
It has been a magnificent season for Airbus and their 4-0 home win against Holywell Town ensured they will be back in the top flight next season.
Asa Hamilton, who came through the Airbus... Read More
North Wales V South Wales In FAW Trophy Final
Pontardawe Town 5, Bodedern Athletic 0
Welsh League Pontardawe Town will play Cefn Albion in the FAW Trophy final next month.
That’s a North v South battle which is likely to be played at Latham Park, Newtown or Aberystwyth FC.
Pontardawe cruised through their semi-final at Newtown AFC after opponents Bodedern had goalkeeper... Read More
Cardiff-Based STM Face North Walians Cefn Albion In First FAW Trophy Semi-Final At Newtown's Latham Park
dai-sport are covering both of today's FAW Trophy semi-finals. Terry Phillips is at Latham Park, Newtown and match reports will be posted after each tie.
Dale Gardiner, a close pal of former Wales and Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy, is on a football mission in mid-Wales today.
Player/manager Gardiner’s STM Sports team,... Read More
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