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Dwayne Peel Proud of His Eight-Strong Scarlets’ Wales Gang
Dwayne Peel says he’s delighted to see so many of his Scarlets receive “the greatest honour” of being selected by their country. Eight of his players have been named in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals, with the uncapped Blair Murray joined by fellow wing Tom Rogers, centre Eddie James, fly-half Sam Costelow, back rower Taine Plumtree, hooker Ryan Elias and props Kemsley Mathias and Henry Thomas.
Slow And Steady . . . Jess Fishlock Urges Calm Before Wales Try To Whip Up Euro Storm
Jess Fishlock insists Wales can make it to the Euro 2025 play-off final if they keep cool heads and clear minds when they take on Slovakia on Tuesday night. The Wales star - her country’s best player and inspiration for over a decade - is the potential saviour Wales will look to as they seek to overcome a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.
Llandovery Back On A Roll After Super Rygbi Cymru Wobble
Llandovery head coach Euros Evans has praised his side for finding a way to win after their 33-26 weekend triumph at Aberavon in Super Rygbi Cymru took them up to fifth place. The Drovers held firm and eventually went on to seal a third straight victory following up on their win at Newport and the six-point home success against Swansea. The hat-trick of wins followed three defeats on the spin before that.
Omer Riza Refers All Cardiff City Job Questions To Those Upstairs
Omer Riza is forwarding all queries over the Cardiff City manager’s position to the club’s hierarchy. The Bluebirds interim manager is now unbeaten in five matches after a gritty performance eked out a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.
Newport County On Upward Curve But Nelson Jardim Left Wanting More
Two games, two clean sheets and four points – it wasn’t a bad week for Newport County, despite the frustration of missing a penalty in their goalless draw with Fleetwood at Rodney Parade at the weekend. Bryn Morris stepped up in the 25th minute only to see Fleetwood keeper David Harrington, who had moments earlier picked up a yellow card for conceding the spot kick after hauling down Aaron Wildig, save his shot with his legs.
I’ve No Answers: Luke Williams Admits He’s Struggling After 525 Minutes Without Swansea City Scoring
Luke Williams has admitted he has yet to find a solution to Swansea City’s 525 minutes of football without scoring. The Swans head coach watched his team slump to a 1-0 home defeat to Millwall, meaning not only are they without a win in six matches, but they are without a goal in their last five
Callum Sheedy Leads Welsh Fightback In URC To Earn Best Weekend For Three Years
Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff. It’s the best return since all four regions won in March 2021. There have been three wins since then, but not all against teams from other countries. To hear Hymns and Arias echoing around Welsh grounds over the weekend was an indication of just how much the victories meant after some tough times.
Newport County Are Getting High On Hudlin
One of the more eye-catching sights in Welsh football at present is Kyle Hudlin on the hoof. It’s not just that Newport County’s striker is the tallest outfield player in UK professional football at 6ft 9in.
Dwayne Peel Pleased With Scarlets Surge As They Win Three In A Row
Dwayne Peel declared himself satisfied as his Scarlets team secured a third successive win in the United Rugby Championship by beating Zebre Parma 30-8 in Llanelli. Tries from Tom Rogers, Macs Page, Blair Murray and captain Josh Macleod helped Scarlets recover from Ben Cambriani’s early score for the Italians to earn the bonus point.
Rhian Wilkinson Admits Wales Have A Big Job On Their Hands After Huge Euros Setback
Rhian Wilkinson has admitted Wales have “work to do” if they are to keep alive their dream of making Euro 2025 after a shock 2-1 defeat in Slovakia. Wales’ hopes of reaching their first women’s major tournament finals are on a knife-edge following a massively disappointing performance in a 2-1 play-off first-leg defeat in Poprad.
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Ashley Ends Sweet Spot At Ebbw Vale As Joe Franchi Steps Up
Ashley Sweet is to leave Ebbw Vale after a decade of loyal service and could move to rivals Pontypool. The Steelmen’s skipper has chosen to move on, along with back row forward Cameron Regan and prop Rhys Francis. Joe Franchi has already been confiirmed as the Premiership club’s new captain... Read More
Greg Woods Urges Ebbw Vale To End 20-Year Wait For Cup Redemption
Ebbw Vale coach Greg Woods has challenged his players to make history this season and go on to lift the WRU National Cup for the first time. The Steelmen head to familiar territory for Woods this weekend for a semi-final clash with Merthyr. Having spent a decade coaching Cross Keys,... Read More
Morgan Stoddart Holds The Keys To National Cup Success
Morgan Stoddart will get his first taste of action as the new head coach at Cross Keys when they Gwent side host Championship outfit Bedlinog at Pandy Park in the second round of the WRU National Cup this weekend. Keys put in a mighty performance to topple last season’s runners-up... Read More
Greg Woods Bows Out At Cross Keys With A Win And Guard Of Honour
Cross Keys gave coach Greg Woods the perfect send-off after 15 years in charge at Pandy Park with a memorable 21-16 victory over Pontypridd in the WRU National Cup. Woods is set to join Ebbw Vale this week and will be hoping that his new club doesn't draw Cross Keys... Read More
Cross Keys Plotting To End Pontypool's Unbeaten Run
Cross Keys head coach Greg Woods has promised there will be a warm welcome for former Pandy Park favourite Rob Nash when he returns to his old stamping ground at the head of an unbeaten Pontypool side for the WRU National Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Nash was captain of the... Read More