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Omer Riza Seeks Foursome As Cardiff City Still Not Very Awesome
Omer Riza wants “three or four” new players in the January transfer window as he bids to keep Cardiff City in the Championship. The Bluebirds manager has confirmed moves have been made to sign Peterborough United forward Ricky-Jade Jones - whose blistering pace and proven goal-scoring record have caught the Bluebirds’ attention – but the net is being cast wider.
Former Swansea City Boss Graham Potter Set For West Ham Job
Former Swansea City head coach Graham Potter is poised to be named as the new manager of West Ham. The Hammers are close to appointing Potter, with Julen Lopetegui set to be informed of his sacking on Wednesday morning.
Dragons and Wales Prop Leon Brown Left No Stone Unturned, Says Filo Tiatia
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has insisted “no stone was left unturned” to try and prolong the career of Leon Brown. The Wales tight-head prop has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 28, citing a persistent neck injury that has plagued him in recent seasons.
Rob Edwards Under The Cosh As Luton Slip Towards Relegation Trouble
Rob Edwards has claimed the footballing gods are against his Luton Town side after they were beaten 2-1 at Queens Park Rangers to deepen their relegation fears. But it could soon be the former Wales defender own club who move against him as pressure mounts on the manager who took them into the Premier League the season before last.
Wales U20s Told To Muscle Up Ahead Of Tough Six Nations
Richard Whiffin’s Wales U20 side will continue their build up to the U20 Six Nations Championship with two games against a Regional Academies XV over the next two weeks. Having used more than 50 players in two developmental fixtures against Scotland – they won the first at home 31-7 and went down 45-43 in Edinburgh – the Welsh youngsters will face two physical tests against an Under 23 team selected from the senior academies at the four regions.
Darts Chiefs Admit Gerwyn Price Is Too Box Office To Ignore
Darts chiefs have defended their decision to include Gerwyn Price in the Premier League Darts – even though he has fallen to No.10 in the world. Price has been confirmed as one of the eight competitors for the 2025 Premier League Darts – an invitational event, loosely based around the world rankings.
Regan Grace Out To Follow The Lead Of Arms Park Dual Code Legends
Regan Grace has revealed he was inspired by Cardiff’s dual code legends of the past when he opted to move from Bath to the Arms Park. The former rugby league wing – who has switched on loan for the rest of the season from Bath – is aiming to kickstart his career after a frustrating period out injured.
Ilona Maher Makes The Mood Music As Jaz Has To Stand Aside
For once, Jazz Joyce-Butchers had to stand aside and take second billing when Ilona Maher made her Bristol Bears debut at the weekend. Wales star Joyce-Butchers is used to seizing the limelight for club and country but she was forced to stand in the shadows when U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Maher made her debut in the Premiership Women's Rugby clash at home to Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday.
David Brooks Gives Wales Perfect Start To 2025 With Brilliance For Bournemouth
David Brooks has been told he can continue to play a huge part in Bournemouth’s stunning climb up the Premier League. The Wales midfielder earned rave reviews for his superb winner that helped the Cherries beat Everton 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium at the weekend.
Calum Chambers’ Special Was Worth The Wait, Says Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza
Calum Chambers has again been hailed as vital to Cardiff City’s hopes of climbing away from relegation trouble. Bluebirds manager Omer Riza praised Chambers before his team’s trip to Middlesbrough at the weekend and was full of admiration for him afterwards following his stunning strike in a 1-1 draw.
Gavin Henson
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... Read More
Andrew Coombs Reveals Trauma Of Dementia Diagnosis
Former Wales forward Andrew Coombs has said he has been diagnosed with dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the age of 39. Coombs is one of the 295 retired rugby union players who have brought a legal claim against three of the sport’s governing bodies alleging they sustained... Read More
Gavin Henson And Colin Charvis On New List Of Brain Injured Rugby Players
Former Wales stars Gavin Henson and Colin Charvis, plus ex- England captain Phil Vickery are among more than 200 retired rugby players to bring a legal claim against three of the sport’s governing bodies alleging they suffered brain injuries during their careers. Vickery, 47, a member of England’s World Cup-winning... Read More
Drinking Has Long Been A Part Of The Culture Within Rugby . . . Has The Sport Got An Unhealthy Relationship With Alcohol?
By Stuart Taylor
"I'm off for a quiet pint – followed by fifteen noisy ones," said former Bath and England prop Gareth Chilcott.
The quote is pretty much the embodiment of how people view rugby's relationship with alcohol.
It is a relationship that has stood the test of time. Indeed both have been... Read More
My Thanks To Gavin Henson... Says New Wales Playmaker Callum Sheedy
Callum Sheedy has paid tribute to Gavin Henson as he caps a remarkable rise from the second tier of English rugby to the senior Wales squad. During his early years at Bristol the Cardiff born outside-half was sent out on loan to Clifton, Dings Crusaders, Cinderford and Jersey Reds before... Read More
Give It To Gav, They Said . . . And Wales Went On To Win The Grand Slam
It was the kick the propelled Gavin Henson into a stardom as bright as his silver boots. But as Mike Ruddock tells Graham Thomas, the shot at goal that turned the tables against England – and ushered in a Grand Slam in 2005 – was the consequence of planning, teamwork... Read More
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