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Taine Plumtree Called Back By Wales With Fears Over Aaron Wainwright Loss
Scarlets back-rower Taine Plumtree has been drafted into Wales’ Six Nations squad as they prepare for their crucial clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday. His call-up follows ongoing injury concerns for Aaron Wainwright and centre Owen Watkin, who both sustained injuries in Wales' 43-0 defeat to France in Paris.
Josh Adams Admits Winless Wales' Trip To Rome Has Massive Significance
Josh Adams has labeled Wales’ upcoming Guinness Six Nations showdown with Italy as a pivotal moment in their campaign, as Warren Gatland’s side look to end a harrowing losing streak. Defeat in Rome would leave Wales staring down the prospect of a second consecutive Six Nations wooden spoon, with formidable fixtures against Ireland, Scotland, and England still to come.
Sinking Swansea City Reach For Loan Deals To Refloat Season
Swansea City are working to finalise loan deals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien and Manchester City prospect Jacob Wright ahead of Monday night's transfer deadline. O'Brien has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Swans, who appear to have overcome interest from Preston North End, Luton Town, and Derby County.
Jonny Clayton Denied Despite Epic World Masters Comeback
Jonny Clayton produced an inspired comeback to threaten Luke Humphries but it was not quite enough to claim the World Masters title. Welsh star Clayton rallied from 5-2 down but eventually lost 6-5 victory in a dramatic last-leg decider in Milton Keynes.
Aaron Ramsey Return Provides Some Light on Dark Weekend For Cardiff City
Omer Riza is hoping the return of Aaron Ramsey can offer a chink of light for Cardiff City after a dark weekend left the manager needing to apologise to fans. Amid the gloom of a 7-0 thrashing at Leeds United - which required a humbling “sorry about that” to travelling Bluebirds supporters - was the boost of Ramsey playing 45 minutes for Cardiff's Under-21s in a 3-2 victory over Everton in the Premier League Cup.
Warren Gatland Facing New Crisis Point In Rome
Warren Gatland has admitted he’s already reached a new crunch point just one game into the Six Nations. The Wales coach - who managed to cling on to his job before the tournament - will know his team’s opening day defeat will fuel more doubts over his ability to halt a steep decline.
Emanuel Boys Go From Back Garden To Vannes Trip With Wales U20
The back garden of the Emanuel household used to resemble “a war zone” when their sons Ioan and Steff were growing up. Straight and hard running was always the requirement when the two boys, who are only 18 months apart in age, played “one-on-one” rugby matches.
Wales Exposed By France As Lightweight Six Nations Also-Rans
It looks like things are getting to get even worse before they get any better for Warren Gatland's Wales after they were blown away by France in a 43-0 humiliation in Paris. As an opening gambit in a Six Nations championship, it was a pretty dire scoreline - the first time Wales had failed to score in a Five or Six Nations game since France won 51-0 at Wembley back in 1998.
Where There’s a French-Based Will, There May be a Way for Wales
Wales might be entering their opening clash of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations as massive underdogs on Friday night, but for second row Will Rowlands, at least the match at the Stade de France will feel like home turf. Currently playing his club rugby for Racing 92 in the Top 14, Rowlands is relishing the opportunity to start the tournament in the city where he now lives.
Wales Have A Friday Night Problem . . . He’s Called Antoine Dupont
As if things were not tough enough for Wales on Friday night – French crowd, the return of Romain Ntamack, and, of course, the irresistible will of Antoine Dupont – comes news of a new opponent. Dupont – widely regarded as the best rugby player in the world, and by many as the best of all-time – is now fueled, not just by the Euros paid to him by Toulouse, but also by bitcoin.
Division One
Colin Ingram Is Best In Class. . . But That’s Unlikely To Save Glamorgan
Colin Ingram’s innings of 82 made him the highest run-scorer in County Championship cricket so far this season - but that failed to satisfy the Glamorgan captain after his team lost the initiative in their match at home to Yorkshire. The visitors took a significant step towards a return to... Read More
It's 40 Years Since Swansea City Wowed The World, Topped The Table . . . And Made Memories For A Lifetime
Exactly 40 years ago this weekend, Swansea City played their opening match of the 1981-82 season - their first in the top flight after decades in the lower divisions. The 5-1 victory over Leeds United was one of the greatest days in the club's history and a young Owen Morgan... Read More
Trefelin Win Cup Cracker And Face Llanelli In Final
Trefelin BGC won a cup cracker at Aberaman Park, Aberdare and earned a clash with Welsh League First Division leaders Llanelli Town in the final.
Manager Richard Ryan’s Trefelin fought out a 3-3 draw against Pontypridd Town in their Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup semi-final after extra time.
Port Talbot-based Trefelin then... Read More
Trundle's Reds On Course For League Double Double
Lee Trundle’s Llanelli Town are on course to complete their own double double.
Former Swansea City goals ace Trundle has played a major role in the Reds’ rise since the club was placed in Welsh League Division Three five years ago following financial problems.
They won the Welsh League Division Two title... Read More
Bluebirds Travel To Face Reds In Title Showdown
Welsh League heavyweights Llanelli Town and Haverfordwest County go head-to-head at Stebonheath Park next Tuesday (7.30pm).
The Bluebirds of Haverfordwest must surely win to keep their title hopes alive, while Llanelli know a home win would take them a step closer to being crowned champions.
Llanelli are clear at the top after... Read More
Title-Chasing Llanelli Focus On League Cup Chase
Llanelli Town FC out their Welsh League title ambitions to one aide this afternoon and focus on their bid to retain the Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup.
The Reds travel to play AFC Llwydcoed in their quarter-final, while the other cup fixtures this afternoon are Briton Ferry Llansawel v Cwmbran Celtic, Pontypridd... Read More
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