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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
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
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
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’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 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
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
Choppy Waters Need Not Sink Cardiff City . . . Just Ask Sheffield United
Cardiff City host Sheffield United on Saturday against a familiar backdrop of uncertainty around manager and club owner. Except this time, we are talking about the visitors, not the Bluebirds.
Silent Build-up To Ospreys v Scarlets Proves Rugby Is Sleeping On The Job
Steve Diamond is not everyone’s cup of tea, but the English rugby coach often stirs interest along with his two sugars. Diamond is a gruff northerner, who is about as removed from Twickenham - both socially and geographically - as you can get, now that he is employed by Newcastle Falcons rather than Sale Sharks.
Warren Gatland Told To Start Winning Or Else He Will Follow Nigel Walker Out Of WRU Door
Warren Gatland has been told he had better start winning again during the Six Nations, otherwise his time will be up as Wales coach. Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn consisting of defeats to Fiji, Australia and South Africa extended Wales’ losing run to a record 12 matches.
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Mike Flynn Pays Tribute To Lennie Lawrence As Veteran Coach Leaves Newport County
Lennie Lawrence will remain a “very valued friend” to Newport County manager Mike Flynn after the club confirmed their assistant was leaving to join Stevenage. Lawrence, 72, has been at Rodney Parade for three years and forged an immediate bond with Flynn as both worked to pull off the great... Read More
New Bluebirds Boss Neil Harris: 'Leaving Cardiff Led To The Biggest Disappointment Of My Playing Career - I Should Have Stayed In Wales'
Neil Harris has returned to the Bluebirds - 15 years after spending two weeks on loan at Ninian Park.
Now he has been appointed Cardiff City manager, replacing Neil Warnock, and will start with a Championship away match at Charlton Athletic next Saturday.
Essex-born Harris, aged 42, says leaving South Wales resulted... Read More
Mike Flynn Wants To Bank Bodies Not Just Cash As FA Cup Run Stretches Newport To The Limit
Mike Flynn has warned he needs fresh legs to prevent Newport County’s FA Cup heroics costing them any hope of promotion from League Two. Matty Dolan’s dramatic equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough on Saturday has brought County a money-spinning replay and a chance to make even more cash... Read More
Bluebirds' Andy Back In Wales On Martyrs Mission
Andy Campbell has a unique place in Cardiff City folklore.
The former Bluebirds striker is the only player ever to score a play-off final winner for the Welsh club - and he's returning to South Wales for an evening of chat and questions at Merthyr Town FC.
Substitute Campbell, sent on for... Read More
Flynn's Pill Leads To Success With Beloved Exiles
Newport County’s Michael Flynn has been named League Two manager of the month for September. His success was built on impeccable away form with wins at Port Vale, Oldham and Tranmere and County are joint second after taking 12 points from a possible 15 over the month.
Dai-sport journalist Terry Phillips... Read More
Irish Striker Padraig The Century Man Lifts Newport
Irish striker Padraig Amond netted the 102nd goal of his career and earned Newport County a point in their final League Two fixture of the season.
Amond headed a first half equaliser, his 15th goal of the season, in a 1-1 draw against Carlisle United at Brunton Park.
Newport have finished 11th... Read More
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