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Fee-Fi-Fo-Filo . . . I Smell The Blood Of A Cardiff Man!
Few overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia. Now, the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his new role as Dragons interim head coach.
Wales Urged To Now Seize The Euro Prize After Coming So Far
Rhian Wilkinson believes Wales should embrace their opportunity in the Euro 2025 play-off final as they aim to reach their first major tournament. While history beckons, captain Angharad James has underlined the importance of her teammates staying focused on the task at hand, rather than being overwhelmed by the occasion.
Vincent Tan Is The Big Player At Cardiff City . . . Now He’s Playing Omer Riza
For someone who spent 20 years as a striker, Omer Riza didn’t make that many appearances. Just 136 in all, throughout a gently meandering career that took him from Arsenal to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super League, via a few stops in between, and eventually ended at Harlow Town.
Emma Finucane Now Geared Up For Serious Crack At Track Champions League Title
Wales’ Emma Finucane has revealed her goals for the second round of the UCI Track Champions League have changed. The two-time world champion is in the Netherlands this week to compete for Great Britain and defend her lead in the Women’s Sprint.
Craig Harrison Insists Euro Dream Is Not Over Yet For The New Saints
Craig Harrison insists The New Saints remain capable of making the Conference League knockout phase despite suffering a third group defeat. The Welsh champions lost 1-0 to Djurgarden at their temporary Shrewsbury base as their streetwise Swedish opponents called on all their European experience to prevail.
Cardiff City To Be Given Frank Assessment Of Their Survival Chances
Cardiff City’s weekend fixture at Coventry City has suddently become the focus of most attention in the Championship after their hosts confirmed Frank Lampard as their new manager. The former Chelsea boss – who once had a loan spell as a player at Swansea City - has been appointed on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Luke Williams Demands More From Swansea City, Despite Win
Luke Williams insists his Swansea City team must learn to win with more comfort if they are going to challenge for the play-off places. The Swans head coach was pleased with his team’s fast start in their 2-1 victory at Derby County which has taken them up to 11th place in the Championship, five points off the top six.
Omer Riza Admits Cardiff City Are Struggling For Goals And Says: “We Failed”
Omer Riza admitted Cardiff City might not have scored had they played all night following his team’s deflating 2-0 home defeat to QPR. The Bluebirds interim manager watched his team struggle against the Championship’s bottom club before Rangers earned a deserved victory.
Time For Wales To Look Beyond Warren Gatland For Fresh Answers
If you printed out all the reviews currently taking place in Welsh rugby, then you could probably use them as compacted blocks of snow to build a new igloo, inside which WRU officials could shelter themselves from reality. The roof of the current one seems to have finally fallen in on those running the game, with national teams of both genders and all age groups hardly able to win a game.
Four Welsh Regions Bid To Warm The Spirits In URC After Cold Comfort Autumn
The United Rugby Championship is back this weekend and for the Welsh regions it means a chance to move the gaze away from Wales’ woes. Not that the foursome have all been awesome themselves, but at least they are gaining the occasional win here and there, unlike the national team.
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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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