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Taine Plumtree Called Back By Wales With Fears Over Aaron Wainwright Loss
Scarlets back-rower Taine Plumtree has been drafted into Wales’ Six Nations squad as they prepare for their crucial clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday. His call-up follows ongoing injury concerns for Aaron Wainwright and centre Owen Watkin, who both sustained injuries in Wales' 43-0 defeat to France in Paris.
Josh Adams Admits Winless Wales' Trip To Rome Has Massive Significance
Josh Adams has labeled Wales’ upcoming Guinness Six Nations showdown with Italy as a pivotal moment in their campaign, as Warren Gatland’s side look to end a harrowing losing streak. Defeat in Rome would leave Wales staring down the prospect of a second consecutive Six Nations wooden spoon, with formidable fixtures against Ireland, Scotland, and England still to come.
Sinking Swansea City Reach For Loan Deals To Refloat Season
Swansea City are working to finalise loan deals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien and Manchester City prospect Jacob Wright ahead of Monday night's transfer deadline. O'Brien has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Swans, who appear to have overcome interest from Preston North End, Luton Town, and Derby County.
Jonny Clayton Denied Despite Epic World Masters Comeback
Jonny Clayton produced an inspired comeback to threaten Luke Humphries but it was not quite enough to claim the World Masters title. Welsh star Clayton rallied from 5-2 down but eventually lost 6-5 victory in a dramatic last-leg decider in Milton Keynes.
Aaron Ramsey Return Provides Some Light on Dark Weekend For Cardiff City
Omer Riza is hoping the return of Aaron Ramsey can offer a chink of light for Cardiff City after a dark weekend left the manager needing to apologise to fans. Amid the gloom of a 7-0 thrashing at Leeds United - which required a humbling “sorry about that” to travelling Bluebirds supporters - was the boost of Ramsey playing 45 minutes for Cardiff's Under-21s in a 3-2 victory over Everton in the Premier League Cup.
Warren Gatland Facing New Crisis Point In Rome
Warren Gatland has admitted he’s already reached a new crunch point just one game into the Six Nations. The Wales coach - who managed to cling on to his job before the tournament - will know his team’s opening day defeat will fuel more doubts over his ability to halt a steep decline.
Emanuel Boys Go From Back Garden To Vannes Trip With Wales U20
The back garden of the Emanuel household used to resemble “a war zone” when their sons Ioan and Steff were growing up. Straight and hard running was always the requirement when the two boys, who are only 18 months apart in age, played “one-on-one” rugby matches.
Wales Exposed By France As Lightweight Six Nations Also-Rans
It looks like things are getting to get even worse before they get any better for Warren Gatland's Wales after they were blown away by France in a 43-0 humiliation in Paris. As an opening gambit in a Six Nations championship, it was a pretty dire scoreline - the first time Wales had failed to score in a Five or Six Nations game since France won 51-0 at Wembley back in 1998.
Where There’s a French-Based Will, There May be a Way for Wales
Wales might be entering their opening clash of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations as massive underdogs on Friday night, but for second row Will Rowlands, at least the match at the Stade de France will feel like home turf. Currently playing his club rugby for Racing 92 in the Top 14, Rowlands is relishing the opportunity to start the tournament in the city where he now lives.
Wales Have A Friday Night Problem . . . He’s Called Antoine Dupont
As if things were not tough enough for Wales on Friday night – French crowd, the return of Romain Ntamack, and, of course, the irresistible will of Antoine Dupont – comes news of a new opponent. Dupont – widely regarded as the best rugby player in the world, and by many as the best of all-time – is now fueled, not just by the Euros paid to him by Toulouse, but also by bitcoin.
Redditch United
Ryan Double Earns Martyrs' Last Day Draw
Ryan Prosser led the charge for Merthyr Town in a 2-2 Southern League draw against Redditch United.
Almost 500 spectators were at the Loadlok Community Stadium for the Martyrs’ final Premier Division fixture of the season.
Big centre-forward Prosser scored both goals for Merthyr, the first headed in and the second from... Read More
Former Martyrs Man Fleetwood Back In South Wales
Merthyr Town take on their former striker Stuart Fleetwood in Southern League action at home this afternoon.
Fleetwood left the Martyrs to join Redditch United earlier this season after Merthyr Town’s financial problems were revealed.
Manager Gavin Williams and his team complete their Premier Division season with this match against Redditch at... Read More
Kyle's Late Strike Earns Away Point For Martyrs
Merthyr Town have a two-week break from fixtures following their 1-1 draw at Redditch United.
Their next match is against Chesham United away on Saturday, November 18, while they have a home game against Dorchester Town a week later.
Manager Gavin Williams and his players have time over the break to prepare... Read More
Byfield Spotted Omar Bogle Potential In Non-League
Merthyr Town manager Gavin Williams goes head-to-head with Darren Byfield at Redditch United in Saturday.
Former Jamaican international and Aston Villa striker Byfield, is Redditch manager and they are sixth in EvoStik Southern League Premier Division.
Williams’ Martyrs are in need of a win to stay in touch with teams in the... Read More
Fleet-Footed Stuart Is Key To Merthyr Town Hopes
Stuart Fleetwood holds the key to Merthyr Town’s faltering hopes of launching a Southern League Premier Division play-offs challenge.
The experienced former Cardiff City striker has scored well over 100 goals during his career, but he’s hit a barren spell with the Martyrs.
Fleetwood scored 17 goals for Weymouth last season, but... Read More
Merthyr Town Frustrated By FA Trophy Exit In Somerset
Merthyr Town went out of the Buildbase FA Trophy and missed out on £3,250 in prize money at the Viridor Stadium in Somerset.
The Martyrs lost 2-1 against Southern League West Division leaders Taunton Town in an ill-tempered and physical tie.
Manager Gavin Williams and his players were left frustrated after two... Read More
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