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Josh Adams Can Be The Wing Who Offers A Prayer For Wales
At a time when Welsh rugby could do with white knights who can ride to the rescue, it’s good to see the return of Josh Adams, even if it’s in blue. Adams will make his first appearance for six months when his club, Cardiff, host the Dragons on Saturday in a URC Welsh derby at the Arms Park that must attempt to lift some of the fog of gloom that hangs over Welsh rugby.
Wales Swap Goal Gifts With Ireland But The Big Prize Remains Up For Grabs
Rhian Wilkinson’s Wales squad will celebrate Christmas early before aiming to unwrap the perfect present – qualifying for Euro 2025. Honours were even between Wales and the Republic of Ireland in the first leg of their Euro play-off final on Friday as Olivia Clark’s own goal cancelled out Lily Woodham’s fine strike for the hosts.
Rhian Wilkinson And Angharad James Insist Wales Are Ready To Take Historic Step Forward
Wales insist they are ready to make history when they take on the Republic of Ireland in the first of a two-legged qualification battle on Friday night. The first meet will take place at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday night, which will give Wilkinson’s team the benefit of having the ever-growing Welsh crowd of supporters behind them, as they fight for a place at the 2025 Euros. But Ireland, who are ranked 24 in the world - five spots above Wales - pose a serious threat to the Welsh side’s dreams of making history by appearing at their first major tournament finals.
Fee-Fi-Fo-Filo . . . I Smell The Blood Of A Cardiff Man!
Few overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia. Now, the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his new role as Dragons interim head coach.
Wales Urged To Now Seize The Euro Prize After Coming So Far
Rhian Wilkinson believes Wales should embrace their opportunity in the Euro 2025 play-off final as they aim to reach their first major tournament. While history beckons, captain Angharad James has underlined the importance of her teammates staying focused on the task at hand, rather than being overwhelmed by the occasion.
Vincent Tan Is The Big Player At Cardiff City . . . Now He’s Playing Omer Riza
For someone who spent 20 years as a striker, Omer Riza didn’t make that many appearances. Just 136 in all, throughout a gently meandering career that took him from Arsenal to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super League, via a few stops in between, and eventually ended at Harlow Town.
Emma Finucane Now Geared Up For Serious Crack At Track Champions League Title
Wales’ Emma Finucane has revealed her goals for the second round of the UCI Track Champions League have changed. The two-time world champion is in the Netherlands this week to compete for Great Britain and defend her lead in the Women’s Sprint.
Craig Harrison Insists Euro Dream Is Not Over Yet For The New Saints
Craig Harrison insists The New Saints remain capable of making the Conference League knockout phase despite suffering a third group defeat. The Welsh champions lost 1-0 to Djurgarden at their temporary Shrewsbury base as their streetwise Swedish opponents called on all their European experience to prevail.
Cardiff City To Be Given Frank Assessment Of Their Survival Chances
Cardiff City’s weekend fixture at Coventry City has suddently become the focus of most attention in the Championship after their hosts confirmed Frank Lampard as their new manager. The former Chelsea boss – who once had a loan spell as a player at Swansea City - has been appointed on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Luke Williams Demands More From Swansea City, Despite Win
Luke Williams insists his Swansea City team must learn to win with more comfort if they are going to challenge for the play-off places. The Swans head coach was pleased with his team’s fast start in their 2-1 victory at Derby County which has taken them up to 11th place in the Championship, five points off the top six.
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Welsh Rugby Risks Losing Fan Base, Warns Tom Shanklin
Tom Shanklin has called on the Welsh Rugby Union to show some vision and offer some hope for the future after another bleak weekend for the game in Wales. All four Welsh teams lost in the United Rugby Championship over the weekend – the fifth time this season they have... Read More
WRU To Be Overseen By Outside Body After Disastrous Failings Uncovered
The Welsh Rugby Union have pledged to let someone else mark their homework as a result of disastrous failings in the governing body. Of the 36 recommendations made in a damning independent report – all of which the WRU says they will implement – the most significant is the agreement... Read More
Wales Lose Again But Gemma Grainger Insists: We Didn’t Fold
Gemma Grainger has insisted Wales are heading towards qualification for a major tournament - even though they could be relegated from the top tier of the Women’s Nations League. The Wales manager watched her team deliver a much improved performance, although it was not enough to prevent them failing to... Read More
Matthew Maynard Puts His Emotions – And Frustrations – Aside And Aims To Bow Out With A Win
Matthew Maynard insists it will be the business of winning and not emotion driving him through his final match as Glamorgan coach which starts on Tuesday. The Glamorgan stalwart – as superb batsman, trophy-winning captain and in recent years in coaching – will end his time as head coach at... Read More
URC TV Deal Thrown Into Doubt As Viaplay Decide To Quit UK
The future of the current broadcast... Read More
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