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Dai Sport Is Changing . . . To DragonSports
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Dai Sport is transforming . . . into something bigger and better, but still familiar as a home for all your Welsh sports news, features and opinion. Yes, old Dai is leaving his lair and moving on to become DragonSports, a new website that will hopefully prove you can teach an old dragon new tricks.
Matt Sherratt Insists He Won’t Be Applying For Wales Job Long Term
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Matt Sherratt is ready to hit the ground running to end Wales’ record 14-game losing streak but, whatever happens in the remainder of the Six Nations, the new caretaker coach has said he will not be seeking the role on a permanent basis. The exit of Warren Gatland by mutual consent on Tuesday led to Sherratt being parachuted in from his position as Cardiff head coach for Wales' remaining three games in the Six Nations, starting with a home clash against champions Ireland on Feb. 22.
Omer Riza Tells Cardiff City Players They Lack Bravery
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Omer Riza accused his Cardiff City players of lacking of bravery after they lost 2-1 at fellow Championship strugglers Portsmouth. The result leaves the Bluebirds still in a relegation dogfight, just two points above the drop zone and still with just one away win all season in the league.
Warren Gatland Goes . . .And In Comes Matt Sherratt (For Now)
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Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales coach midway through the Six Nations, with his team on a national-record losing streak of 14 matches. The decision was announced by the Welsh Rugby Union on Tuesday, three days after a 22-15 loss to Italy that appears to have sealed the New Zealander's fate. Matt Sherratt, the head coach of Cardiff, will take over for the remainder of the Six Nations.
Time To Say Goodbye . . . Warren Gatland Urged To Quit
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Warren Gatland should resign and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) should start looking for a replacement to bring in fresh ideas, according to Sir Clive Woodward. Wales’ well deserved 22-15 loss to Italy in Rome marked their 14th consecutive defeat, piling even more pressure on Gatland.
Cardiff City Keeper Ethan Horvath Aiming For More FA Cup Heroics At Villa Park
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Cardiff City’s FA Cup journey will continue against Premier League opposition after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Stoke City was rewarded in the draw by a fifth-round clash away to Aston Villa. The Bluebirds, currently battling to pull further away from the relegation scrap in the Championship, held their nerve at the Bet365 Stadium in a thrilling contest that ended 3-3 after extra time, with goalkeeper Ethan Horvath emerging as the hero.
Sam Warburton Hints Warren Gatland Has Lost The Wales Dressing Room
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Sam Warburton has suggested Wales coach Warren Gatland may have “lost the dressing room” following the defeat to Italy. Former Wales captain Warburton - made captain by Gatland for two Lions tours - gave a damning verdict on Wales under Gatland after the team had suffered a 14th successive defeat in Rome.
Luke Williams Backs Swansea City To Build On Shock First Win Of The Year
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Luke Williams believes Swansea City have drawn a line in the sand after they gained their first victory of 2025. Josh Tymon's second-half strike was enough to give the Swans a 1-0 Championship victory over Bristol City in a full-blooded Anglo-Welsh battle at Ashton Gate.
No Wins, No Progress, No Hope . . . But Warren Gatland Insists He’s “Working Hard” As Wales Coach
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Warren Gatland insists it’s business as usual for him as Wales continue to lose and fall further down the world rankings. Some coaches may have read the room and offered to resign after a 14th successive defeat led to a further drop in the rankings to 12th, a record low. But despite a deserved 22-15 defeat to Italy in Rome, Gatland was again talking about “working hard” and “staying tight” - just as he has been doing for almost 500 days since he last won a game of rugby.
Omer Riza Praises Rubin Colwill As Cardiff City Reach Last 16 of FA Cup
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Omer Riza praised Rubin Colwill after Cardiff City banished the ghost of FA Cups past with a 4-2 win over Stoke to reach the fifth round for the first time in 11 years. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and midfielder Colwill were the heroes after an enthralling cup tie, which ended 3-3 after 120 minutes. The Bluebirds made it fourth time lucky at the bet365 Stadium as they finally got one over the Potters in the competition.
King's Lynn
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Martyrs Take On Chesham In Big Premier Clash
Merthyr Town play their final midweek home match of the season on Tuesday when Chesham United are visitors to then Loadlok Community Stadium.
The Martyrs are keen to produce a big team performance after crashing 13-1 in their EvoStik Southern League match against Chesham away.
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Martyrs In For The Long Haul On Road To Norfolk
Merthyr Town face a near 500-miles round trip to Norfolk to face the promotion chasing Linnets at the Walks on Saturday (3pm).
King’s Lynn are second in the EvoStik Southern League, just behind leaders Hereford, and have won five successive Premier Division matches.
It will take the Martyrs around six hours each... Read More
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Nathan's Double Ends Martyrs' Hopes Against Waders
Nathan Hicks shot down the Martyrs with a double strike for Biggleswade Town at Langford Road.
The teams were locked at 1-1 on the hour mark, but the Waders snatched a 2-1 victory against Merthyr Town in the EvoStik Southern League match.
Former Kettering, Nuneaton and Alfreton striker Hicks, 26, proved to... Read More
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Former Martyrs Closing In On Southern League Title
Former Merthyr Town manager Steve Jenkins and a number of ex-Martyrs players are closing in on the EvoStik Southern League title.
Welshman Jenkins is assistant to manager Peter Beadle at Edgar Street, while Ryan Green, Eliott Richards and Keyon Reffell are playing key roles in their promotion chase.
The Bulls are 10... Read More
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Martyrs Take On The Terras In Home Clash
Merthyr Town face another big test on Saturday when third-placed Dorset club Weymouth visit the Loadlok Community Stadium (3pm).
The Martyrs have shown they remain highly competitive in the EvoStik Southern League despite a financial crisis which effectively ended their promotion hopes.
A solid core of players have stayed loyal to Merthyr... Read More
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Martyrs Suffer Agonising Home Defeat Against Leaders
Merthyr Town suffered again in their home match against Southern League leaders King’s Lynn at the Loadlok Community Stadium.
The Martyrs had defender Jarrad Wright sent off during the second half and went down 1-0 against the in-form Linnets.
“To a man we were solid,” said Lynn manager Ian Culverhouse. “I’m delighted... Read More
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