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Cardiff Cross Challenge Will Feature Europe's Fastest Teenager

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 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

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 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

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

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.

Make Wales Great Again . . . Warren Gatland Needs Mandate From Autumn Series

Make Wales Great Again . . . Warren Gatland Needs Mandate From Autumn Series
Wales start their Autumn Nations Series campaign this weekend, but Sunday’s match against Fiji is unlikely to be the critical one. Granted, Warren Gatland’s team have not won for over a year and have slipped beneath the Fijians in the world rankings – to 11th, one place lower than the South Seas Islanders. But things change quickly in rugby and the Fiji that were hammered 57-17 last week by Scotland did not bear much resemblance to the hard-edged team that reached the quarter-finals of last year’s World Cup before they were narrowly beaten by England.

Omer Riza Admits Cardiff Lacked Spark At Luton As Unbeaten Run Ends

Omer Riza Admits Cardiff Lacked Spark At Luton As Unbeaten Run Ends
Cardiff City’s bubble has burst and interim manager Omer Riza has admitted it did not deserve to float beyond Luton. The Bluebirds lost 1-0 at Kenilworth Road, popping a seven-game unbeaten run and inflicting a second defeat on Riza in his eight-game spell in charge. Whether the result affects his chances of being given the permanent manager’s job remains to be seen, but a slip back down to 21st place in the table - above the bottom three on goal difference - cannot have helped his cause. 

Welsh Star Stevie Williams Is Ready To Ride To Summit Again After Epic 2024

Welsh Star Stevie Williams Is Ready To Ride To Summit Again After Epic 2024
For a cyclist who enjoys spending his down time away from the bike watching movies, the past year has read like a film script for Stevie Williams.

Luke Williams Insists Swansea City Have Found Their Mojo

Luke Williams Insists Swansea City Have Found Their Mojo
Luke Williams believes Swansea City have turned a corner and “become a team with an identity” as they moved to within two points of the Championship play-off places. The Swans head coach was in upbeat mood after watching his team secure back-to-back victories following a gritty, but deserved, 1-0 win at home to fifth-placed Watford.

Cardiff Cross Challenge

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... Read More

Olympic Dream Starts In The Cardiff Mud For Dewi Griffiths

It’s a long way from a muddy November cross country on Llandaff Fields to the start of an Olympic marathon on an August morning in the centre of Paris. But Dewi Griffiths hopes his latest outing at Saturday’s Cardiff Cross Challenge will be another step on the journey towards realising... Read More

Dewi Griffiths And Jenny Nesbitt Have The Welsh X-Factor In Cardiff

Dewi Griffiths will hope for home support when he carries the flag for Wales into Saturday’s 26th edition of the Cardiff Cross Challenge at Llandaff Fields. Griffiths will use the race as preparation for his spring marathon campaign and the Olympic hopeful intends to bring the form that has taken... Read More

Jenny Nesbitt Hoping For European Call After Testing Cardiff Cross Challenge

The 25th anniversary of the Cardiff Cross Challenge had everything. From world class Kenyans, to eager primary school pupils, and masters athletes determined to earn league points for their clubs, they came in their hundreds to tackle the Llandaff Fields course. Now, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event,... Read More

Cardiff Cross Country . . . 25 Years And Still Ploughing On Through Mud To Glory

Cardiff Cross Challenge celebrates its 25th anniversary on Saturday by welcoming a global entry to Llandaff Fields. The event, which see world class athletes compete alongside local club runners, kicks off the prestigious World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold season. More than 2000 competitors aged from under-11 to over 70... Read More

Jake Heyward Returns To Cardiff Running Roots To Remember Tokyo Exploits ….And Ponder Next Great Athletics Adventure

Olympic 1500m finalist Jake Heyward has been speaking about his Tokyo Games experience whilst on a visit back to his home city of Cardiff. Now based in Oregon, Hayward was an interested spectator at the Cardiff Cross Challenge held at Llandaff Fields, where he has twice won the under-20 title. ... Read More
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