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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.
Tomos Williams Ready To Turn The Other Cheek For Wales
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams was labelled a “cheeky chappy” as well as a matchwinner after his brilliant display for Gloucester. Less than two weeks before Wales coach Warren Gatland names his squad for the Six Nations, Williams gave a masterclass for his English club, spearheading Gloucester’s 36-20 triumph over Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership.
Joe Allen: Footballer . . . Swansea City Boss Luke Williams Gives Thanks
Joe Allen has been labelled as a pure footballer after rescuing a point for Swansea City which keeps them on the outskirts of the play-off race. The Wales veteran came off the bench to score in the 93rd minute as he headed home the equaliser to earn his side an unlikely share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against West Brom.
Omer Riza Reckons Solid Calum Chambers Can Be The Rock Cardiff City Build On
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has praised Calum Chambers’ switch from defender to midfielder and insists the transformation could be key to the club’s hopes of pulling away from the Championship relegation zone. Bluebirds boss Riza has praised the 29-year-old's performances in his new role, calling him "excellent" after his displays in recent matches against Watford and Coventry.
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France Federation Call For Ref Probe Over Picture Stunt With Wales Fans
France have called for World Rugby to investigate a photo of referee Jaco Peyper in which he appears to mock the elbow to the head that turned the World Cup quarter-final in Wales’ favour. Peyper sent off Sebastien Vahaamahina off for his mindless violent act early in the second half... Read More
It Was A Red Card, Says France Coach . . . But Not A Try
France coach Jacques Brunel said he had no complaints about the red card shown to Sebastien Vahaamahina during the World Cup quarter-final loss to Wales on Sunday but was unhappy that the winning try was allowed to stand. Lock Vahaamahina was red-carded for elbowing Welsh flanker Aaron Wainwright in the... Read More
Neil Jenkins Still Gets A Kick Out Of Warren Gatland . . . And Wants It For Three More Matches
Neil Jenkins wants to extend Warren Gatland’s coaching reign with Wales for three more matches – and one World Cup trophy – before the New Zealander leaves his job after 12 years. Gatland’s time as coach will end on Sunday if the Six Nations champions lose to World Cup quarter-final... Read More
Bubble Wrapped Wales Feel They Can Calm Any South Seas Storm
Wales have withdrawn into their own bubble ahead of Wednesday's vital World Cup match against Fiji, saying they have done their all homework on their dangerous opponents. As a powerful typhoon charts course for Japan, Wales are in calm seas, claims forwards coach Robin McBryde. Wins over unpredictable Fiji and... Read More
Dan Biggar Passed Fit But Wales Shuffle Back Row Cards To Try And Trump Fiji
Dan Biggar has been declared fit to face Fiji but Wales coach Warren Gatland has still opted for two changes for Wednesday’s World Cup clash in the Japanese city of Oita. Biggar failed a head injury assessment (HIA) during the victory over Australia after leaving the field 29 minutes into... Read More
Why It Should Be No Sleep Till Oita For Wales At The World Cup
With a week still to go until Wales play Fiji at the World Cup, Warren Gatland must decide whether or not to rest some of the A-listers who triumphed against Australia. Robin Davey insists the more sensible day off for them would be against Uruguay in the final pool match.... Read More
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