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It's 10 Defeats In A Row . . . And Now Wales Face Aussie Joe

It’s 10 Defeats In A Row . . . And Now Wales Face Aussie Joe
Winless Wales are already in the sights of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii – the most exciting and hyped rugby talent in the world game. After equaling the worst run on their history – Wales’ defeat to Fiji at the weekend was their 10th on the bounce – Warren Gatland’s side now host Australia this Sunday.

Team Wales Star Aidan Heslop Becomes World Champion And Reveals: I Wanted To Finish With A Bang

Team Wales Star Aidan Heslop Becomes World Champion And Reveals: I Wanted To Finish With A Bang
Wales’ Aidan Heslop was full of pride after he was crowned cliff diving world champion on Sunday as the world's elite competed in a season finale in Sydney for the second time. Heslop finished fifth on the day but it was enough to see him clinch his first world championship title with 121 points, 14 ahead of James Lichtenstein of the United States.

Warren Gatland Not Worried About The Sack Despite 10 Defeats And A Year Without Winning

Warren Gatland Not Worried About The Sack Despite 10 Defeats And A Year Without Winning
Warren Gatland insists he is not worried about losing his job as Wales coach, despite watching his team lose 24-19 to Fiji on Sunday in what was a record-equalling 10th successive Test defeat. Wales had not lost 10 matches since the 2002-03 season and now face two tough weekends against Australia, energised by their victory over England on Saturday, and world champions South Africa.

Luke Williams Left Gutted By Last Gasp Swansea City Defeat

Luke Williams Left Gutted By Last Gasp Swansea City Defeat
Luke Williams admitted he was left “gutted” by a controversial penalty decision that brought Swansea’s City mini-revival to an abrupt halt. The Swans head coach was left doubting the call by referee David Webb, deep into injury time, that gave Burnley a penalty which Jay Rodriguez converted for a 1-0 win at Turf Moor.

After 400 Days Without Winning, Wales Coach Warren Gatland Calls For Patience (Again)

After 400 Days Without Winning, Wales Coach Warren Gatland Calls For Patience (Again)
Warren Gatland has told Wales fans they need to be patient – even though they have now been waiting over 400 days for a victory. In comments that will stretch credulity among most supporters, the Wales coach said his team needs more time, even though the latest defeat - a 24-19 loss at home  to Fiji – was the 10th in succession. Gatland may have led Wales to Grand Slams and Six Nations titles in his first spell in charge, but his second stint now includes ownership of the joint worst record of any Welsh coach.

Don't Ask Me, I've No Idea . . . Omer Riza Admits He's In The Dark Over Cardiff City Future

Don’t Ask Me, I’ve No Idea . . . Omer Riza Admits He’s In The Dark Over Cardiff City Future
Cardiff City interim manager Omer Riza has told fans they are going to have to wait for the board’s decision regarding his future after his side’s 3-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers. Despite his desire to get the job permanently, his future in the dugout is still uncertain with supporters starting to get restless about who will be their next permanent gaffer. A victory might have nudged Riza nearer towards having his name on the office door, but Cardiff went 2-0 down and although they pulled back a goal to suggest they might get something out of the game, they finished by conceding a third.

Waiting For Vincent . . . Time Drags For Omer Riza As Cardiff City Hit Pause

Waiting For Vincent . . . Time Drags For Omer Riza As Cardiff City Hit Pause
Omer Riza is a patient man and it appears if you work for Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan then you need to be. Tan seems to regard patience as a virtue, so long as it’s not him who is expected to show any.

Chilled Ben Thomas Ready To Warm Up Wales

Chilled Ben Thomas Ready To Warm Up Wales

Cardiff Cross Challenge Will Feature Europe's Fastest Teenager

Cardiff Cross Challenge Will Feature Europe’s Fastest Teenager
One of the jewels in Cardiff’s sporting crown will attract athletes from across the globe to the capital on Saturday. Some of the world’s finest runners, including the man dubbed “Europe’s fastest teenager” will compete in the annual Cardiff Cross Challenge at Llandaff Fields on the outskirts of the city centre.

Ioan Cunningham Axed As Fall Guy For Latest WRU Shambles

Ioan Cunningham Axed As Fall Guy For Latest WRU Shambles
Ioan Cunningham has left his position as Wales Women’s head coach by mutual agreement. Cunningham’s departure after three years at the helm follows a recent turbulent spell in the Welsh women’s game that saw the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of now completed contract negotiations fiercely criticised.

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Dai Watkins Tributes Paid After Dual Code Legend Dies Aged 81

David Watkins has been the subject of glowing tributes throughout Welsh rugby after the death of one of rugby’s cross-code greats at the age of 81. Blaina-born Watkins, known affectionately as “Dai”, played rugby union for Newport and was part of the team which famously beat the touring All... Read More

Tributes Paid To Tony Brown, The Man Who Brought The World’s Stars To Newport

Tony Brown, one of the greatest benefactors Welsh rugby has seen, had died at the age of 86. The owner and chairman of Bisley Office Furniture, his business acumen, vision and considerable financial backing for Newport RFC and then the Dragons allowed rugby fans in Gwent to experience some fantastic... Read More

Matt O'Brien Believes Newport Will Have To Be At Their Best Against RGC . . . As The Indigo Premiership Continues To Simmer

By Harry Corish Matt O’Brien insists his side must learn from mistakes made against Ebbw Vale but hopes they can get back to winning ways against a resurgent RGC side, to put themselves back in the top six of the Indigo Premiership. It is a huge game for both sides, with RGC... Read More

Tyron Morris Insists His Team Are Out For Revenge In The Gwent Derby . . . As Part Of The Indigo Premiership's Festive Showing

By Harry Corish Newport head coach Tyron Morris insists his team are now back to their best and expects his Black and Ambers to avenge their opening day defeat to local rivals, Ebbw Vale when they meet on Boxing Day. The big Gwent derby at Eugene Cross Park is one of four... Read More

Will Reed Returns From Dragons’ Stint to Take Newport to Finals Day Glory . . . Leaving Them One Step Closer To Historic Double

Young gun Will Reed returned from Dragos duty in South Africa to help Newport win the first leg of a potential historic league and cup double this season. The fly-half helped Newport to a 25-21 cup final win over Aberavon in the Indigo Premiership Cup, kicking 15 points off the... Read More

Welsh Rugby Union Community Chief Geraint John Hopes Clubhouses Will Be Packed Out. . . As S4C Agree Deal To Show The Indigo Premiership

By Tom Prosser Welsh Rugby Union Community boss Geraint John says he hopes S4C’s new broadcast deal to show the Indigo Premiership will pack out clubhouses up and down the country. “We have worked closely with S4C on a new and exciting plan for the Indigo Group Premiership which we hope will... Read More
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