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The Fighting Spirit Still Burning In Port Talbot . . . Thanks To The Aberavon Fighting Irish

The Fighting Spirit Still Burning In Port Talbot . . . Thanks To The Aberavon Fighting Irish
"Ability without opportunity, is nothing," Napoleon Bonaparte once said. That has been adopted as the motto of the Aberavon Fighting Irish amateur rugby league club. And there are few places where the statement is more poignant.

Cardiff City’s Omer Riza And Swansea’s Liam Cullen Have Their Derby Day Faces On

Cardiff City’s Omer Riza And Swansea’s Liam Cullen Have Their Derby Day Faces On
Omer Riza was not in charge of Cardiff City for the last South Wales derby, but he insists he knows all about the rivalry with Swansea City. Riza actually held the Bluebirds’ post-match press conference back in August after the 1-1 draw at the Swansea.com Stadium. But that was only because the then assistant manager’s own boss, Erol Bulut, was sent off after a push-and-shove contest with some of the Swans’ players over a ball that had gone out of play.

Richard Whiffin Makes Big Changes For Next Wales U20 Clash

Richard Whiffin Makes Big Changes For Next Wales U20 Clash
Richard Whiffin has made 10 changes to his Wales U20 starting line-up for their second clash with the Reginal Academies XV at Llandovery’s Church Bank ground on Friday 17 January (kick-off 7.30pm). Bristol Bears wing Aidan Boshoff, Bath prop Ioan Emanuel, Bristol Bears lock Kenzie Jenkins, Bath back five man Arthur Moore (Bath) and Dragons No 8 Evan Minto are the only survivors from the side that won the first game 42-21 at the Arms Park last week. Drafted in for round two, and hoping to make an impact ahead of the U20 Six Nations opener against France in Vannes on Saturday 1 February are Ospreys full back Lewis Edwards and wing Ieuan Cornelius, Sale Sharks centre Osian Roberts and scrum half Carwyn Edwards, Scarlets centre Elis Price and hooker Harry Thomas, and Dragons forward duo Nick Thomas and Ryan Jones.

It’s All About The Vibes . . . Wales And Warren Gatland Search For A FeelGood Six Nations Rather Than Results

It’s All About The Vibes . . . Wales And Warren Gatland Search For A FeelGood Six Nations Rather Than Results
There was something missing when Warren Gatland this week named his Wales squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Not the missing players, such as Gareth Anscombe, Rio Dyer, Cam Winnett and Max Llewellyn who many, clearly, expected to be included. Or even those absent through injury, such as Dewi Lake, Adam Beard, Ryan Elias, Sam Costelow and Mason Grady.

Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza And The Strange Case Of The Missing Eight Points

Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza And The Strange Case Of The Missing Eight Points
Omer Riza believes his Cardiff City team have thrown away eight points in their battle to avoid relegation – even though they have climbed out of the drop zone. Riza bemoaned the Bluebirds’ inability to hold onto a lead as they conceded in the 87th minute at home to Watford on Tuesday night. The goal turned what would have been a 1-0 victory – and three priceless points – into a 1-1 draw. It was enough to nudge Riza’s men out of the relgation zone, but does not give them the three-point cushion they would have enjoyed.

Gareth Anscombe Left Out By Wales After Doubts Over Full Fitness, Says Warren Gatland

Gareth Anscombe Left Out By Wales After Doubts Over Full Fitness, Says Warren Gatland
Gareth Anscombe has been left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad because Warren Gatland has doubts over his kicking. The Wales coach recalled Anscombe for the autumn series after the Gloucester outside-half battled back to fitness. After suggesting the 33-year-old had been overlooked for the current squad die to his age, and uncertainty over whether he would still be around for the next World Cup, Gatland then went further in explaining Anscombe’s absence.

Warren Gatland Looks To Wales New Boys For Six Nations Boost

Warren Gatland Looks To Wales New Boys For Six Nations Boost
Ospreys outside-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee are the two uncapped players to have been named in coach Warren Gatland’s Wales squad for the Six Nations. Gatland has also included hooker Sam Parry - who walked out of a national camp last year after feeling disrespected by the Wales coach - along with a number of players who have recovered from recent injuries.

Cardiff City Earn Trip To Stoke As Last Welsh Team Standing In FA Cup

Cardiff City Earn Trip To Stoke As Last Welsh Team Standing In FA Cup
Cardiff City’s reward for beating Sheffield United is another away trip for the fourth round of the FA Cup - to Stoke City. The Bluebirds - the only Welsh club left in the tournament after Swansea City lost 3-0 at Southampton - overcame Championship high-fliers Sheffield United last Thursday night and then had to wait until Sunday evening to learn of their opponents in the next round.

Luke Williams Admits Swansea City Were “Outclassed” As FA Cup Hopes Crushed

Luke Williams Admits Swansea City Were “Outclassed” As FA Cup Hopes Crushed
Luke Williams admitted Swansea City were deservedly dumped out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle after a one-sided defeat at Southampton. The Swans lost 3-0 and offered little in the way of resistance against a team struggling to win a game in the Premier League.

Mark Jones’ Ospreys Revival Rolls On Into European Knockout Stages

Mark Jones’ Ospreys Revival Rolls On Into European Knockout Stages
Ospreys head coach Mark Jones paid tribute to his team as they continued their revival under his guidance. The Swansea region impressed as two tries from Jack Walsh helped them become the third team in Pool 2 to clinch a ticket into the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stages for the second season in a row, as they beat Newcastle Falcons 35-15 at the Swansea.com Stadium.

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Aled Davies Tastes Bitter Defeat . . . But Paris Is Sweet For Laura Sugar

Aled Davies has admitted he is finding it hard to offer an explanation for his failure to win a fourth Paralympic gold medal. Wales’ greatest current Paralympian was unable to follow up his titles of the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Games and had to settle for shot put silver in... Read More

Transition And Inconsistency Leave Wales Needing Another Bite

Wales must navigate the play-offs in March to reach the European Championship finals next summer. If they do so,... Read More

Rob Page Braced For Swiss Roll Of The Dice As Play-Offs Beckon For Wales

Rob Page will fly to Switzerland on Wednesday, hoping the luck that avoided Wales against Turkey will be there when the Euro 2024 play-off draw is made. The Wales manager was left angry and frustrated that key decisions did not go in Wales’ favour during their 1-1 draw at home... Read More

History made as three Welsh male gymnasts selected to represent GB in TeamGym

By Carl Field Three Welsh gymnasts have made history after being named in the Great Britain squad for the 2022 TeamGym European Championships. Toby Stewart and Noah Higgs (both aged 15) and Sam Kirby, 16, who all train with Evolve Gymnastics Academy, are included as part of the junior men’s team for... Read More

Cardiff Met Star Jordan Lam Admits Euro Exit Is Hard To Take

Cardiff Met's Jordan Lam has admitted going out of the Europa League was “heartbreaking” after the students were agonisingly edged out by Progrès Niederkorn on Thursday night. The Archers - the first student team from the UK to play in senior European competition - led 2-0 in the second leg... Read More

Christian Edwards Insists Cardiff Met Are Calm Ahead Of Their Big European Night

Cardiff Met manager Christian Edwards believes all the pressure is on their opponents tonight as the students bid to extend their European football adventure. Edwards’ side host Luxembourg's Progres Niedercorn, trailing 1-0 from the first leg of their Europa League preliminary round tie. A crowd of 2,000 crowd is expected... Read More
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