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Cardiff Move To Third In URC Table And Matt Sherratt Is A Happy Man
Cardiff finished their United Rugby Championship of 2024 on a high while the Dragons finished theirs on a familiar case of white might have been if only chances had been taken. Cardiff collected five points from the fixture at a packed Rodney Parade to move into third place on the league table as the Dragons remain rooted firmly to the bottom.
Sam Thomas Hopes “Special Horse” Can Provide Glory Again At Welsh Grand National
Welsh trainer Sam Thomas is hopeful Jubilee Express can prove “a special horse” by winning the Coral Welsh Grand National for him - just as Iwilldoit did three years ago. Thomas sends both horses to the start line at Chepstow on Friday with Jubilee Express most fancied to provide a home winner in Wales’ leading race in the calendar, which carries £150,000 of prize money.
It Stinks: But In A Good Way, Says Swansea City Boss Luke Williams
Swansea City boss Luke Williams hailed a near-perfect performance as his side coasted to a 3-0 victory over QPR. The Hoops’ seven-match unbeaten run, which had lifted them off the bottom of the Championship table and up to 14th, came to a crashing end as they were comprehensively outplayed.
Omer Riza Admits Sinking Cardiff City Have Gone Back To The Drawing Board
Cardiff boss Omer Riza laid into his side for their lack of urgency in the 3-2 defeat to relegation rivals Oxford. He said: “You can’t afford to make the mistakes that we made or not show the urgency to shut down that we needed to.
Now is the Time For Cardiff City to Graduate at Oxford
Cardiff City have not managed to win away from home since April, but there could be no more vital time to end that sequence than on Boxing Day. The Bluebirds will be at Oxford United, the club they are now locked together with on 18 points, separated by a difference of just one goal, in Cardiff’s favour, both in the relegation zone.
Cardiff Hoping to Deal With Rodney Park Roar yet Again
When you have won 19 successive derby matches against your nearest neighbours, then you might be forgiven for a little complacency. But Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt is not one for resting on his laurels, even if his team will be overwhelming favourites to record a 20th successive win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Boxing Day.
Jac Just Doesn’t Slack . . . Leader Morgan Insists Ospreys Character Is Now Shining Through
Jac Morgan believes the turbulence caused by a change of coach has revealed a strength of character within the Ospreys squad. Morgan produced a real captain’s display as the Ospreys ended a difficult week with a dramatic late win over their arch rivals, the Scarlets.
Dewi Lake Blow Is Made Worse For Wales By Lack Of Options
Wales skipper Dewi Lake looks set to miss a third successive Six Nations campaign after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery for a bicep injury. The 25-year-old hooker missed the Ospreys’ 23-22 win over Scarlets at the weekend after taking a knock in training earlier in the week.
Welsh Veteran Lydia Hall Proves She Made The Right Call
This time last year Lydia Hall was contemplating her future after 17 years as a professional player on the Ladies European Tour. A poor 2023 campaign left her pondering retirement, but a great Christmas and a much-needed holiday in Bali convinced her to carry on. It has proved to be a good decision.
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Warren Gatland Knows The Winning Formula For Lions Success, Says Gregor Townsend
The British and Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday when the chosen few will be named to tour South Africa this summer. But their best asset is already known according to Scotland coach Gregor Townsend as Graham Thomas reports. The wisdom and wide experience of Warren Gatland will... Read More
Gareth Anscombe Is Driven By Time Bending Era Of Dan Carter
Gareth Anscombe has revealed he would love to emulate Dan Carter and be playing rugby past his 38th birthday. But for the time being the Wales fly-half is just enjoying rugby’s return in his New Zealand homeland this weekend as he continues his battle back from injury. Anscombe has not... Read More
Captain Will's Under-23 Bluebirds Slip Up Against Blues
Cardiff City 0, Birmingham City 1
Will Vaulks was named captain for Cardiff City in their Professional Under-23 Development League match against Birmingham City at Cardiff Sports Campus and Gary Madine led the attack.
But coach Andy Legg’s Bluebirds slipped up against the Blues with midfield playmaker John Concannon firing the Birmingham winner.
Worcestershire-born... Read More
All-Action Joe Hits Treble Top In Bluebirds Victory
Way to go Joe! Hat-trick hero of Cardiff City's 4-2 victory at home to Birmingham City.
I’ve known ‘Rallsy’ since he first signed for City getting on for a decade ago.
Full of energy, a box-to-box midfield player who shines in the Championship. Personally, I love watching all-action Joe play - and... Read More
Bellamy Team Leads Way In Bluebirds' Home Treble
Cardiff City play three home fixtures in three days, including their Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Craig Bellamy’s under-18 Bluebirds are first up on Saturday when they play Birmingham City in a Professional Development League clash at Cardiff International Sports Campus (11am).
Neil Warnock will then send his Premier League team... Read More
Six In A Row For Emotional Warnock And His Bluebirds
Cardiff City earned a sixth successive Championship victory and have surely clinched a place in the play-offs.
Manager Neil Warnock, though, is aiming higher - a top two finish and automatic promotion - and his Bluebirds are second with 10 fixtures left this season.
They are on 73 points after the 3-2... Read More
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