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Antoine Dupont Can’t Wait to Play Wales . . . And Just Wishes It Was in Cardiff
Antoine Dupont can’t wait to get back into action in the Guinness Six Nations and he will return to captain Les Bleus against Wales on Friday 31 January. The Toulouse scrum half missed the 2024 tournament to concentrate on playing Sevens rugby for France at the Olympic Games.
Quins Insist Adam Jones is Only a Loan Deal to Wales
Harlequins insist Adam Jones will only be loaned to Wales on a temporary basis and will return to English club rugby after the Six Nations. The former Wales prop - one of their all-time greats – has been drafted in by the Welsh Rugby Union to help boost their chances of averting another Six Nations whitewash.
Omer Riza in the Dock After Cardiff City Derby Day Dust-up
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after being sent off against derby rivals Swansea City. Riza was shown a red card in the final moments of Cardiff’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship win on Saturday after tangling with Swansea midfielder Goncalo Franco on the touchline and encroaching on to the pitch.
Yousef Salech Strikes For Cardiff City As Omer Riza Praises Their Defiance
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza praised his players’ fighting spirit after they came from 2-0 down to grab a precious point at Millwall. Bluebirds substitute Yousef Salech is up and running for his new club after he equalised with three seconds of stoppage time remaining as Cardiff snatched a 2-2 draw. The point means Cardiff are now unbeaten in seven matches - their best form of the season - and have moved two points clear of the relegation zone, up to 19th place in the Championship table.
Louis Rees-Zammit Offered Old Job Back By Wales Coach Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland would welcome Louis Rees-Zammit back to Welsh rugby with open arms – but doesn’t expect the former Wales wing to give up yet on his American dream. Wales coach Gatland has admitted he has had no recent communication with his former player.
Swansea City Boss Luke Williams Claims Regained Respect And Hints At Red Card Appeal
Luke Williams insists Swansea City have recovered their pride after their derby day disaster, even though another defeat has left them as close to the relegation places as they are to the play-offs. The Swans lost 2-1 at home to Sheffield United, who moved back to the top of the Championship, but gave a display in marked contrast to their weak showing at Cardiff City last weekend. But they also gave away a soft equaliser after half-time and then had Harry Darling sent off for a reckless challenge near the halfway line.
Warren Gatland In Gladiator Mode As Six Nations Warms Up In Rome
Despite an awful 2024 and a daunting opener against France in Paris, Gatland is embracing Wales’ underdog status, insisting that his side can defy expectations.
Former Swansea City Star Jonjo Shelvey Is Back In The Championship
Former Swansea City star Jonjo Shelvey has returned to the UK to sign for Championship promotion-chasers Burnley. The former Newcastle United and England midfielder has agreed a short-term deal running until the end of the season.
Sean Lynn Vows To Sweep Clean As New Wales Coach
Sean Lynn has insisted he will focus on “setting the right environment” after being named the new head coach of the Wales women’s rugby team. The Welshman, who guided Gloucester-Hartpury to consecutive Premiership Women’s Rugby championships in 2023 and 2024, takes over from Ioan Cunningham.
Richard Dawson Plans To Use Welsh Fire Fuel To Ignite Glamorgan
Richard Dawson will use his experience with Welsh Fire to try and ignite Glamorgan this summer. The Welsh county have appointed former England spinner Dawson as their head coach for the 2025 season.
Checkatrade Trophy
Newport Suffer After Penalty Drama In Trophy Clash
Newport County suffered penalty shootout heartbreak in Gloucestershire, but manager Michael Flynn focused on the positives.
His team drew 1-1 against Cheltenham at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium before losing 7-6 in the shootout.
“It was a really good, enjoyable game,” said the County manager. “We played some good football and our two up... Read More
Labadie Looks For Newport Return In Trophy Tie
Former captain Joss Labadie looks set to return for Newport County in their Checkatrade Trophy last 32 tie in Gloucestershire on Tuesday.
Manager Michael Flynn will rest a number of players from the match in Cheltenham with some crucial league and cup fixtures coming up.
Four of Newport’s next six matches are... Read More
Frank's Back - And Predicts Newport Sell-Out
Frank Nouble reckons Newport County will attract a 7,000-plus sell-out attendance at Rodney Parade on Saturday - because he is playing against his former club.
“It’ll be full to capacity because I’m going down there,” says Nouble, one of three former Exiles’ players in the Colchester United squad along with Ryan... Read More
Swedish Ace Adnan Leads Swans' Trophy Charge
Swedish midfield player Adnan Maric scored the winner for Swansea City Under-21s in their Checkatrade Trophy group match against Charlton Athletic away.
“It’s one of my better goals,” Maric told Swansea City’s media team. “We’d had a few chances already so, as the ball came across, I decided to try my... Read More
'Sparky' And Antoine Play Crucial Roles For Newport
Cardiff City players Mark Harris and Stuart O’Keefe went head-to-head in a Checkatrade Trophy match at Rodney Parade in Newport.
’Sparky’ Harris scored in Newport County’s 2-0 win against Plymouth Argyle and helped ensure the Exiles progress to the knockout stages.
Harris joined County on loan to help his development, while O’Keefe,... Read More
Newport Chase Double Cup Glory With Plymouth Up First
After drawing a Welsh December cracker of a tie against Wrexham in the second round of the FA Cup, Newport County will have more cup progression in mind tonight (Tuesday) when they welcome Plymouth Argyle to Rodney Parade for their final pool game in the Checkatrade Trophy. The mathematics are... Read More
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