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Joe Allen May Follow Craig Bellamy Into Coaching . . . But For Now It’s Time For Turkey

Joe Allen May Follow Craig Bellamy Into Coaching . . . But For Now It’s Time For Turkey
Joe Allen and Craig Bellamy go back a long way - way before the former was calling the current Wales manager, “Boss”. But going from providing the shots to calling them, is something Allen himself may well do when he hangs up his boots.

More Law Tinkering For Rugby . . . Midway Through This Season

More Law Tinkering For Rugby . . . Midway Through This Season
Four law trials aimed at speeding up the game, reducing time-wasting and "enhancing the fan experience" will be introduced on a global trial across all competitions that start from Jan. 1 2025, World Rugby said on Thursday after its Council approved the changes. The adaptations will apply to competitions such as next year's Six Nations, British and Irish Lions and other summer tours, but not to those such as the English Premiership and French Top 14 that would have already started in 2024.

Ben And Joe Ready To Be Centres Of Attention As Wales Bid To End Losing Run Against Australia

Ben And Joe Ready To Be Centres Of Attention As Wales Bid To End Losing Run Against Australia
Ben Thomas insists Wales “have a plan” to deal with Joseph Suaalii - but it had better be a good one. Thomas, 25, has been a centre of attention for Wales this autumn, a player of rich natural talent and creativity who, after a handful of games in a red shirt, looks likely to be a big part of the national team’s future.

Up Schmidt Creek Without a Paddle . . . Warren Gatland May Finally Tip Over

Up Schmidt Creek Without a Paddle . . . Warren Gatland May Finally Tip Over
Warren Gatland has joked he might soon be laying on a beach and if that’s the case he will have got there by going up Schmidt Creek without a paddle. Joe Schmidt - an old sparring partner of Gatland’s - lies in wait on Sunday, when he brings his resurgent Australia team to the Principality Stadium to play a Wales side all at sea.

The Cardiff Cross Challenge Is Getting Wales Up On Its Feet

The Cardiff Cross Challenge Is Getting Wales Up On Its Feet
In London, it used to be said that you were never more than six feet away from a rat. In some parts of Cardiff last Saturday, there’s a fair chance you were never more than six feet away from a runner.

Warren Gatland Insists Critics Don’t Bother Him . . . And He’s Not Thought Of Quitting

Warren Gatland Insists Critics Don’t Bother Him . . . And He’s Not Thought Of Quitting
Warren Gatland says he “takes with a grain of salt” recent criticisms from former players following Wales' record-tying 10th consecutive Test match loss. Gatland also disclosed that stepping down from his role hasn’t crossed his mind, despite the rocky start to his second tenure as Wales' head coach, which began ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.

Josh Sheehan Has Taken The Swansea Highway To The Bright Lights For Wales

Josh Sheehan Has Taken The Swansea Highway To The Bright Lights For Wales
Wales midfielder Josh Sheehan feels the ‘Swansea Way,’ has signposted a route from the lower reaches of the Football League to the international highway. Sheehan delivered an outstanding performance last month in a match against Montenegro, helping Wales secure a 1-0 home victory and keep their unbeaten run in the Nations League intact.

Warren Gatland Makes Four Changes As Unwanted Wales Record Looms

Warren Gatland Makes Four Changes As Unwanted Wales Record Looms
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. Wales went down 24-19 to the Fijians last weekend in what was a record-equalling 10th successive Test defeat. A loss to the Wallabies would see Gatland's team set a new record, fellow New Zealander Steve Hansen's side of the 2002-3 season having also lost 10 straight.

Jordan James Poised For Re-Set In France After Rennes Sack Coach Who Had Snubbed Wales Star

Jordan James Poised For Re-Set In France After Rennes Sack Coach Who Had Snubbed Wales Star
Jordan James will be hoping a new manager will provide a fresh start at Rennes after a slow beginning to his career in French football. Wales midfielder James - who is set to feature for Craig Bellamy’s side in Turkey this weekend - has made only three brief substitute appearances for Rennes since moving there from Birmingham City, and not played at all since September 21.

Semi Detached . . . Radradra To Miss Rest Of Fiji’s Autumn Tour After Wales Card

Semi Detached . . . Radradra To Miss Rest Of Fiji’s Autumn Tour After Wales Card
Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban for a high tackle in last weekend's win over Wales. Radradra, 32, was sent off after 20 minutes of Sunday's 24-19 victory in Cardiff for a dangerous hit on Cardiff full-back Cameron Winnett.

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Wales’ Jasmine Joyce Poised To Make Olympic History In Paris

Wales winger Jasmine Joyce is set to become the first British rugby player to appear at three Olympic Games after being included in Team GB’s sevens squad for Paris 2024. Joyce, 28, who helped Britain finish fourth at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, and Scotland centre Lisa Thomson are the... Read More

Chris Grube Earns Third Crack At Olympic Medal Glory

Chris Grube believes he can finally achieve his ambition of an Olympic medal after the Welsh sailor was confirmed as part of the Great Britain team for Paris. Grube and Vita Heathcote will compete for Team GB in the mixed dinghy class at the Games, the British Olympic Association have... Read More

Ethan Vernon To Join Geraint Thomas And Elinor Barker As A Welsh Olympian As GB Boss Vows To Win "In The Right Way"

Geraint Thomas, Elinor Barker and Ethan Vernon will be part of a Great Britain cycling team who have vowed to bring home more gold at Tokyo this summer – but without cutting any corners. The Welsh trio are part of a 26-strong squad for the Games which includes a mix... Read More

Jade Jones And Lauren Williams Are Leading Women's GB Revolution, Says Olympic Chief

The confirmation that Jade Jones and Lauren Williams are off to the Tokyo Olympics as part of the Great Britain taekwondo squad is part of a significant shift in women’s sport, says Team GB chief Mark England. Double Olympic champion Jones and fellow Welsh star Williams have been rubber-stamped for selection... Read More

Hannah Mills Starts Her Voyage Into Olympic History

Hannah Mills has been handed a ticket to make Olympic history in Tokyo next year by becoming the first woman to win three sailing medals at the Games. The 31-year-old former Howell’s School, Cardiff, pupil struck silver in the 470 class in London in 2012 and then followed them up... Read More