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Omer Riza Seeks Foursome As Cardiff City Still Not Very Awesome
Omer Riza wants “three or four” new players in the January transfer window as he bids to keep Cardiff City in the Championship. The Bluebirds manager has confirmed moves have been made to sign Peterborough United forward Ricky-Jade Jones - whose blistering pace and proven goal-scoring record have caught the Bluebirds’ attention – but the net is being cast wider.
Former Swansea City Boss Graham Potter Set For West Ham Job
Former Swansea City head coach Graham Potter is poised to be named as the new manager of West Ham. The Hammers are close to appointing Potter, with Julen Lopetegui set to be informed of his sacking on Wednesday morning.
Dragons and Wales Prop Leon Brown Left No Stone Unturned, Says Filo Tiatia
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has insisted “no stone was left unturned” to try and prolong the career of Leon Brown. The Wales tight-head prop has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 28, citing a persistent neck injury that has plagued him in recent seasons.
Rob Edwards Under The Cosh As Luton Slip Towards Relegation Trouble
Rob Edwards has claimed the footballing gods are against his Luton Town side after they were beaten 2-1 at Queens Park Rangers to deepen their relegation fears. But it could soon be the former Wales defender own club who move against him as pressure mounts on the manager who took them into the Premier League the season before last.
Wales U20s Told To Muscle Up Ahead Of Tough Six Nations
Richard Whiffin’s Wales U20 side will continue their build up to the U20 Six Nations Championship with two games against a Regional Academies XV over the next two weeks. Having used more than 50 players in two developmental fixtures against Scotland – they won the first at home 31-7 and went down 45-43 in Edinburgh – the Welsh youngsters will face two physical tests against an Under 23 team selected from the senior academies at the four regions.
Darts Chiefs Admit Gerwyn Price Is Too Box Office To Ignore
Darts chiefs have defended their decision to include Gerwyn Price in the Premier League Darts – even though he has fallen to No.10 in the world. Price has been confirmed as one of the eight competitors for the 2025 Premier League Darts – an invitational event, loosely based around the world rankings.
Regan Grace Out To Follow The Lead Of Arms Park Dual Code Legends
Regan Grace has revealed he was inspired by Cardiff’s dual code legends of the past when he opted to move from Bath to the Arms Park. The former rugby league wing – who has switched on loan for the rest of the season from Bath – is aiming to kickstart his career after a frustrating period out injured.
Ilona Maher Makes The Mood Music As Jaz Has To Stand Aside
For once, Jazz Joyce-Butchers had to stand aside and take second billing when Ilona Maher made her Bristol Bears debut at the weekend. Wales star Joyce-Butchers is used to seizing the limelight for club and country but she was forced to stand in the shadows when U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Maher made her debut in the Premiership Women's Rugby clash at home to Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday.
David Brooks Gives Wales Perfect Start To 2025 With Brilliance For Bournemouth
David Brooks has been told he can continue to play a huge part in Bournemouth’s stunning climb up the Premier League. The Wales midfielder earned rave reviews for his superb winner that helped the Cherries beat Everton 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium at the weekend.
Calum Chambers’ Special Was Worth The Wait, Says Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza
Calum Chambers has again been hailed as vital to Cardiff City’s hopes of climbing away from relegation trouble. Bluebirds manager Omer Riza praised Chambers before his team’s trip to Middlesbrough at the weekend and was full of admiration for him afterwards following his stunning strike in a 1-1 draw.
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“Box Office” Ioan Lloyd Lays Down Case For Wales’ Six Nations Role
Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The No 10 spot in the Six Nations is very much up for grabs with Dan Biggar having retired from international rugby and Gareth Anscombe... Read More
After The “Flynnasty” It’s Time For Newport County To Create Some Stirring New Memories To Warm Rodney Parade
Seasoned Newport County fans are no strangers to tumult: much of the club’s 111-year history has been defined by it. By contrast, the last few years have been a relative sea of tranquillity, with County looking a comfortable resident in the Football League – something which the late David... Read More
Professor Willie Stewart Urges Rugby Authorities Into Immediate Action . . . As New Study Shows That Rugby Players Could Be At More Risk Of Brain Conditions
By Paul Jones
Rugby authorities have been told they should look to eliminate contact training and reduce rather than expand the global calendar after a study revealed concerning evidence of considerably increased risk of motor neurone disease among former players.
A study led by the University of Glasgow looking at former Scotland... Read More
Ian Gough: Doddie Weir Was My Hero. . . And Still Is
Former Wales forward Ian Gough had plenty of heroes in red growing up, but also one in blue who will take centre stage on Saturday. Doddie Weir – whose name has been attached to the Wales v Scotland fixture in the form of a Cup to raise funds and awareness... Read More
Legend Hastings Says Wales And Scotland Have Done The Right Thing
Scotland legend Scott Hastings has welcomed the joint decision by Wales and Scotland give money to Doddie Weir’s charity. The Welsh Rugby Union and their Scottish counterparts have done a U-turn and decided to donate a joint minimum £100,000 to Weir’s motor neurone disease charity following widespread criticism of their... Read More