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Now is the Time For Cardiff City to Graduate at Oxford

Now is the Time For Cardiff City to Graduate at Oxford
Cardiff City have not managed to win away from home since April, but there could be no more vital time to end that sequence than on Boxing Day. The Bluebirds will be at Oxford United, the club they are now locked together with on 18 points, separated by a difference of just one goal, in Cardiff’s favour, both in the relegation zone.

Cardiff Hoping to Deal With Rodney Park Roar yet Again

Cardiff Hoping to Deal With Rodney Park Roar yet Again
When you have won 19 successive derby matches against your nearest neighbours, then you might be forgiven for a little complacency. But Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt is not one for resting on his laurels, even if his team will be overwhelming favourites to record a 20th successive win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Boxing Day.

The Moore Wales See Kieffer Score, The Merrier Christmas Will Be

The Moore Wales See Kieffer Score, The Merrier Christmas Will Be

Jac Just Doesn’t Slack . . . Leader Morgan Insists Ospreys Character Is Now Shining Through

Jac Just Doesn’t Slack . . . Leader Morgan Insists Ospreys Character Is Now Shining Through
Jac Morgan believes the turbulence caused by a change of coach has revealed a strength of character within the Ospreys squad. Morgan produced a real captain’s display as the Ospreys ended a difficult week with a dramatic late win over their arch rivals, the Scarlets.

Dewi Lake Blow Is Made Worse For Wales By Lack Of Options

Dewi Lake Blow Is Made Worse For Wales By Lack Of Options
Wales skipper Dewi Lake looks set to miss a third successive Six Nations campaign after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery for a bicep injury. The 25-year-old hooker missed the Ospreys’ 23-22 win over Scarlets at the weekend after taking a knock in training earlier in the week.

Welsh Veteran Lydia Hall Proves She Made The Right Call

Welsh Veteran Lydia Hall Proves She Made The Right Call
This time last year Lydia Hall was contemplating her future after 17 years as a professional player on the Ladies European Tour. A poor 2023 campaign left her pondering retirement, but a great Christmas and a much-needed holiday in Bali convinced her to carry on. It has proved to be a good decision.

Mark Jones Effect Is Clear In Renewed Ospreys Spirit To Deny Scarlets

Mark Jones Effect Is Clear In Renewed Ospreys Spirit To Deny Scarlets
The Mark Jones era at the Ospreys got off to a flying start as an overtime try from Iestyn Hopkins earned his side a dramatic 23-22 West Wales derby win over Scarlets at the Swansea. Com Stadium. The replacement full back slid over the line as the home side made the most of the space created by the sin binning of Scarlets wing Ioan Nicholas to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Swansea City Pair Admit Fans Have Been Let Down

Swansea City Pair Admit Fans Have Been Let Down
Swansea City’s skipper Matt Grimes and head coach Luke Williams have both admitted the club’s fading form needs to be urgently reversed. Both were united in their criticism - and admitted they had let down fans - after the team’s lethargic 2-1 defeat to Hull City, which snapped the Tigers’ 13-match winless streak.

Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Admits He Needs Oxford Graduation After Away Day Failures

Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Admits He Needs Oxford Graduation After Away Day Failures
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza admits there’s nothing to be done about their position in the table - other than to start winning. The Bluebirds’ 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield United makes it no wins in their last eight matches under Riza. The Londoner, who was given the permanent manager’s job until the end of the season at the start of the month, knows his side are in a precarious position ahead of a crunch clash with fellow strugglers Oxford United on Boxing Day.

Ospreys Look To Mark Jones To Revive Their Season With Derby Demolition

Ospreys Look To Mark Jones To Revive Their Season With Derby Demolition
New Ospreys head coach Mark Jones insists his team have one last debt to repay to Toby Booth this weekend - a derby day victory over the Scarlets. The Ospreys began the week with Booth in charge, but will end it with Jones at the helm after the region opted to change ho

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Nikola Matawalu Set To Sprinkle Some Stardust On The Indigo Premiership, Says Ponty Coach

By Gareth James Pontypridd head coach Justin Burnell believes Nikola Matawalu can set the Premiership alight this season. Pontypridd RFC announced the signing of Fijian star Nikola Matawalu as player/skills coach from French Top 14 side Racing 92. Having set the Pro 14 alight at Glasgow Matawalu is sure to have a big... Read More

Ponty v Cardiff Means Burnell v Burnell . . . As Justin And Ben Go Head-To Head

The Indigo Group Premiership returns to a full-blown home and away competition this weekend and it will feature a fascinating father v son battle in its opening round. There are a round of derby matches to kick-off the new campaign, but all eyes will be glued to the clash at... Read More

Pontypridd And Carmarthen Quins Speak Up For Club Rugby While World Cup Booms From Afar

The World Cup may be underway, and the regions are preparing for their own campaign, but grassroots club rugby somehow has to keep its voice heard, too. Kasey Rees went to Sardis Road to hear how Pontypridd and Carmarthen Quins are doing just that in the new Indigo Welsh Premiership.... Read More

The Principality Premiership . . . Messed Up, Mangled And Mulitated, But Still Providing Festive Spice

The Boxing Day derbies at Guinness Pro14 level may have gone – dispersed elsewhere for the benefit of TV – so why not get your December 26th fix by heading towards Aberavon v Neath? It’s always a feisty derby and one of a number of local dust-ups that Geraint Powell... Read More

Dafydd Lockyer . . . 350 Not Out For Ponty

Dafydd Lockyer will make his 350th appearance for Pontypridd on Saturday with the club aiming to mark his big day with a victory. When Lockyer played his first match for Ponty in the 2002-2003 season, regional rugby was still little more than a twinkle in David Moffet’s eye. The 33-year-old centre did... Read More

Merthyr Edge To First Win As Principality Premiership Steps Into Brave New Two Conference World

The Principality Premiership season has kicked-off with a new format and some new coaches at the helm. Geraint Powell highlights the notable results from week one and assesses how the two conference system may pan out through the campaign. The Principality Premiership returned at the bank holiday weekend, in an... Read More
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