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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.
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’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 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
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
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
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.
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Deadballline Guy Rolls Back The Years At Burry Port
The Deadballine Guy went to watch Burry Port Ladies v Swansea Women in the quarter-final of the Welsh Cup at the weekend.
Rival's on the field, friends off it! Great picture that underlines what rugby is all about - respect! Or as they said 'This be class for What's App banter'... Read More
Deadballline Guy Goes To Carmarthen Athletic . . . Sees The Famous Museum And A Famous Home Win
Carmarthen Atheltic was the destination for the Deadballline Guy at the weekend and a stormy local derby against Burry Port. The Athletic came through 11-6 winners in WRU National League Division Two West with two penalties from young fly-half Bradley Roderick, on his debut, proving decisive. DBG spoke to Athletic... Read More
Deadballline Guy Goes To Pembroke . . . And Sees The Donks Tonked
It was a trip to deepest Pembrokeshire for the Deadballline Guy... Read More
Deadballline Guy Meets Allan Lewis . . . Still Going Strong After All These Years
It was a trip to Llandybie for the Deadballline Guy this weekend, where the home side beat Llangadog, 41-12 in their Division Three West B clash.
Hiding away in exile at Llandybie these days is former Scarlets and Wales backs coach Allan Lewis, a man who's been around more clubs than... Read More
Deadballline Guy Goes Back To Work . . . But Not Before Setting The Scene For 2019
Hey, Deadballline Guy . . . why don't you share with us your thoughts on all things West Wales rugby as we head into 2019? The movers, the shakers, the teams on the up and those on the slide - hey, maybe you could do it as you stroll back... Read More
Deadballline Guy Heads Home To Where His Heart Lies
Hey, Deadballline Guy, isn't it about time you... Read More
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