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Dewi Lake Blow Is Made Worse For Wales By Lack Of Options

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

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.

Mark Jones Effect Is Clear In Renewed Ospreys Spirit To Deny Scarlets

Mark Jones Effect Is Clear In Renewed Ospreys Spirit To Deny Scarlets
The Mark Jones era at the Ospreys got off to a flying start as an overtime try from Iestyn Hopkins earned his side a dramatic 23-22 West Wales derby win over Scarlets at the Swansea. Com Stadium. The replacement full back slid over the line as the home side made the most of the space created by the sin binning of Scarlets wing Ioan Nicholas to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Swansea City Pair Admit Fans Have Been Let Down

Swansea City Pair Admit Fans Have Been Let Down
Swansea City’s skipper Matt Grimes and head coach Luke Williams have both admitted the club’s fading form needs to be urgently reversed. Both were united in their criticism - and admitted they had let down fans - after the team’s lethargic 2-1 defeat to Hull City, which snapped the Tigers’ 13-match winless streak.

Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Admits He Needs Oxford Graduation After Away Day Failures

Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Admits He Needs Oxford Graduation After Away Day Failures
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza admits there’s nothing to be done about their position in the table - other than to start winning. The Bluebirds’ 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield United makes it no wins in their last eight matches under Riza. The Londoner, who was given the permanent manager’s job until the end of the season at the start of the month, knows his side are in a precarious position ahead of a crunch clash with fellow strugglers Oxford United on Boxing Day.

Ospreys Look To Mark Jones To Revive Their Season With Derby Demolition

Ospreys Look To Mark Jones To Revive Their Season With Derby Demolition
New Ospreys head coach Mark Jones insists his team have one last debt to repay to Toby Booth this weekend - a derby day victory over the Scarlets. The Ospreys began the week with Booth in charge, but will end it with Jones at the helm after the region opted to change ho

Choppy Waters Need Not Sink Cardiff City . . . Just Ask Sheffield United

Choppy Waters Need Not Sink Cardiff City . . . Just Ask Sheffield United
Cardiff City host Sheffield United on Saturday against a familiar backdrop of uncertainty around manager and club owner. Except this time, we are talking about the visitors, not the Bluebirds.

Silent Build-up To Ospreys v Scarlets Proves Rugby Is Sleeping On The Job

Silent Build-up To Ospreys v Scarlets Proves Rugby Is Sleeping On The Job
Steve Diamond is not everyone’s cup of tea, but the English rugby coach often stirs interest along with his two sugars. Diamond is a gruff northerner, who is about as removed from Twickenham - both socially and geographically - as you can get, now that he is employed by Newcastle Falcons rather than Sale Sharks.

Warren Gatland Told To Start Winning Or Else He Will Follow Nigel Walker Out Of WRU Door

Warren Gatland Told To Start Winning Or Else He Will Follow Nigel Walker Out Of WRU Door
Warren Gatland has been told he had better start winning again during the Six Nations, otherwise his time will be up as Wales coach. Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn consisting of defeats to Fiji, Australia and South Africa extended Wales’ losing run to a record 12 matches.

Ben Thomas Insists Cardiff Are Going Places As He Opts To Stay At Arms Park

Ben Thomas Insists Cardiff Are Going Places As He Opts To Stay At Arms Park
Wales playmaker and centre Ben Thomas has confirmed his future is at Cardiff by signing a new contract, reaffirming his commitment to the club where he has grown into a pivotal figure. The 26-year-old, whose versatility allows him to operate at full-back and fly-half, burst onto the scene in 2019 and has since accrued 87 first-team appearances.

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Devils Remain On Alert To Sign High End D-Man

Cardiff Devils, who play Coventry Blaze at home this evening, remain intent on adding one more top quality import to their Elite League team. They still have a slot open for a high-end defenceman, although head coach Andrew Lord will stay patient and ensure he brings in the right man. Devils have... Read More

Devils Waiting For Clan Or Blaze In Play-Offs

Coventry Blaze are favourites to claim the final Elite League play-off slot and play champions Cardiff Devils in the final. Glasgow-based Braehead Clan suffered a 6-3 defeat against Nottingham Panthers last night and raised Blaze hopes of overtaking their rivals. The leading seven clubs have already clinched their places in the PredictorBet... Read More

Devils Goalie 'Bownsy' Named Top Elite League Player

Cardiff Devils netminder Ben Bowns has been named the Elite League Player of the Week. The 27-year-old was instrumental as the Devils picked up three wins over the last week and he stopped 73 out of 76 shots fired at him. Devils have opened up a seven-point lead at the top of... Read More

Lord's Devils Ready For A Tasty Double Against Blaze

Cardiff Devils are ready for ‘one heck of a match’ against Coventry Blaze at Ice Arena Wales on Saturday. “Over the last few years, it’s been more Sheffield and Belfast that fans have said have been the rivalries, but, traditionally, Devils against Coventry is one heck of a match-up.” Devils are three... Read More

Devils In Seventh Heaven Over Powerplay Success

Cardiff Devils have gone powerplay crazy against Braehead Clan this season. Specials teams have scored seven PP goals against Clan in the last three fixtures between the teams. Devils currently have the best powerplay in Elite League, scoring at almost 30 per cent. “We talked about Cardiff’s powerplay before the game,” said Clan... Read More

Matt Finish For Cardiff Devils In Glasgow Clash

Canadian Matt Pope struck gold for Cardiff Devils in their 1-0 Elite League win against Braehead Clan in Glasgow. Former Hershey Bears forward Pope scored the only goal of the match against Clan and extended Cardiff’s lead at the top of the table. Drew Paris, Andrew Lord and Craig Moore were left... Read More
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