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Joe Allen May Follow Craig Bellamy Into Coaching . . . But For Now It’s Time For Turkey

Joe Allen May Follow Craig Bellamy Into Coaching . . . But For Now It’s Time For Turkey
Joe Allen and Craig Bellamy go back a long way - way before the former was calling the current Wales manager, “Boss”. But going from providing the shots to calling them, is something Allen himself may well do when he hangs up his boots.

More Law Tinkering For Rugby . . . Midway Through This Season

More Law Tinkering For Rugby . . . Midway Through This Season
Four law trials aimed at speeding up the game, reducing time-wasting and "enhancing the fan experience" will be introduced on a global trial across all competitions that start from Jan. 1 2025, World Rugby said on Thursday after its Council approved the changes. The adaptations will apply to competitions such as next year's Six Nations, British and Irish Lions and other summer tours, but not to those such as the English Premiership and French Top 14 that would have already started in 2024.

Ben And Joe Ready To Be Centres Of Attention As Wales Bid To End Losing Run Against Australia

Ben And Joe Ready To Be Centres Of Attention As Wales Bid To End Losing Run Against Australia
Ben Thomas insists Wales “have a plan” to deal with Joseph Suaalii - but it had better be a good one. Thomas, 25, has been a centre of attention for Wales this autumn, a player of rich natural talent and creativity who, after a handful of games in a red shirt, looks likely to be a big part of the national team’s future.

Up Schmidt Creek Without a Paddle . . . Warren Gatland May Finally Tip Over

Up Schmidt Creek Without a Paddle . . . Warren Gatland May Finally Tip Over
Warren Gatland has joked he might soon be laying on a beach and if that’s the case he will have got there by going up Schmidt Creek without a paddle. Joe Schmidt - an old sparring partner of Gatland’s - lies in wait on Sunday, when he brings his resurgent Australia team to the Principality Stadium to play a Wales side all at sea.

The Cardiff Cross Challenge Is Getting Wales Up On Its Feet

The Cardiff Cross Challenge Is Getting Wales Up On Its Feet
In London, it used to be said that you were never more than six feet away from a rat. In some parts of Cardiff last Saturday, there’s a fair chance you were never more than six feet away from a runner.

Warren Gatland Insists Critics Don’t Bother Him . . . And He’s Not Thought Of Quitting

Warren Gatland Insists Critics Don’t Bother Him . . . And He’s Not Thought Of Quitting
Warren Gatland says he “takes with a grain of salt” recent criticisms from former players following Wales' record-tying 10th consecutive Test match loss. Gatland also disclosed that stepping down from his role hasn’t crossed his mind, despite the rocky start to his second tenure as Wales' head coach, which began ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.

Josh Sheehan Has Taken The Swansea Highway To The Bright Lights For Wales

Josh Sheehan Has Taken The Swansea Highway To The Bright Lights For Wales
Wales midfielder Josh Sheehan feels the ‘Swansea Way,’ has signposted a route from the lower reaches of the Football League to the international highway. Sheehan delivered an outstanding performance last month in a match against Montenegro, helping Wales secure a 1-0 home victory and keep their unbeaten run in the Nations League intact.

Warren Gatland Makes Four Changes As Unwanted Wales Record Looms

Warren Gatland Makes Four Changes As Unwanted Wales Record Looms
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. Wales went down 24-19 to the Fijians last weekend in what was a record-equalling 10th successive Test defeat. A loss to the Wallabies would see Gatland's team set a new record, fellow New Zealander Steve Hansen's side of the 2002-3 season having also lost 10 straight.

Jordan James Poised For Re-Set In France After Rennes Sack Coach Who Had Snubbed Wales Star

Jordan James Poised For Re-Set In France After Rennes Sack Coach Who Had Snubbed Wales Star
Jordan James will be hoping a new manager will provide a fresh start at Rennes after a slow beginning to his career in French football. Wales midfielder James - who is set to feature for Craig Bellamy’s side in Turkey this weekend - has made only three brief substitute appearances for Rennes since moving there from Birmingham City, and not played at all since September 21.

Semi Detached . . . Radradra To Miss Rest Of Fiji’s Autumn Tour After Wales Card

Semi Detached . . . Radradra To Miss Rest Of Fiji’s Autumn Tour After Wales Card
Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban for a high tackle in last weekend's win over Wales. Radradra, 32, was sent off after 20 minutes of Sunday's 24-19 victory in Cardiff for a dangerous hit on Cardiff full-back Cameron Winnett.

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Glamorgan Can Win Division Two Next Season, Insists Coach Grant Bradburn

Glamorgan coach Grant Bradburn insists the county have enjoyed a successful season, despite their failure to mount a promotion charge from Division Two of the County Championship. Bradburn’s team won their final game of the season against Gloucestershire to finish fifth in the table, but some distance behind the promoted... Read More

Sam Northeast Admits Glamorgan Left Numb But Proud After Epic Record Tie

Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast admitted he and his team were “emotionally exhausted” after their epic brush with history in their incredible match against Gloucestershire. The Welsh county narrowly missed out on re-writing all the record books on the final day of a thrilling Vitality County Championship Second Division match against... Read More

Sam Northeast Claims Tame Draw Was Inevitable For Glamorgan

Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast... Read More

Glamorgan Sign Craig Miles To Boost Bowling Attack For Start Of New Season

Glamorgan have strengthened their bowling attack on the eve of the new cricket season by signing fast bowler Craig Miles from Warwickshire on a one-month loan. The 29-year-old will be available for the county’s first three Vitality County Championship fixtures and will join up with the squad ahead of their... Read More

Ben Kellaway And Alex Horton Sign New Deals For Glamorgan

Batting all-rounder Ben Kellaway has signed a three-year contract extension that will see him extend his stay at Glamorgan until at least 2026. The 19-year-old from Newport burst onto the scene this year, making his debut for the Club in all three formats, and having a stunning showing in the... Read More

Glamorgan Start With Trip To Lord’s in April 2024

Glamorgan will start the 2024 County Championship season away to Middlesex at Lord’s on April... Read More
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