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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.
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Swansea City Draw Up New Managerial Hit List . . . As John Terry Says Farewell To Aston Villa
Swansea City have turned their attention to new managerial targets – including former Chelsea assistant Jody Morris – after reportedly being snubbed by QPR’s John Eustace. The Swans are in a mess of their own making after parting company with former head coach Steve Cooper last week and revisiting links... Read More
Graham Potter Tells Swans They Will Sink If They Cannot Cope With Vibrant Villa Park
Graham Potter has warned his Swansea City players they need to be ready for an emotion-charged atmosphere at Villa Park on Saturday - or else they will be in “big trouble.” For all the pats on the back given to Potter for returning the Swans to their traditional eye-pleasing style... Read More
Vincent Tan Believes In Bluebirds Promotion Dream Under Neil Warnock
dai-sport journalist Terry Phillips sat down for a chat with Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan before Cardiff City's 3-0 win against Aston Villa. The first part of the interview went online yesterday - and here is part two.
Vincent Tan remains furious about one Danish striker who signed for the Bluebirds, but... Read More
Vincent Tan Enjoys Convincing Bluebirds Victory Against Aston Villa
Cardiff City 3, Aston Villa 0
Vincent Tan was greeted by a mighty roar when he walked out of the Chairman’s Suite and took his seat before the Championship clash with Aston Villa.
The Bluebirds owner was delighted with the atmosphere generated by almost 24,000 spectators even if the roar was for... Read More
'Come And Join Bluebirds Revolution' Says Manager Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock has issued a challenge to stayaway Bluebirds fans, saying: “If you care for your club now if the time to come on board.”
Former England captain John Terry and his Aston Villa team are at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday (3pm) and manager Warnock’s team are gunning for a... Read More
Tammy Abraham Wants His Swans Song To Be Heard Loud And Clear By Chelsea
Tammy Abraham insists he can use his Premier League stint with Swansea City to prove he can hack it with Chelsea. The on-loan striker scored his first goal for the club on Wednesday night as the Swans beat Richmond Kickers, 2-1, in Virginia on the squad’s pre-season tour of the... Read More
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