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Dai Sport Is Changing . . . To DragonSports

Dai Sport Is Changing . . . To DragonSports
Dai Sport is transforming . . . into something bigger and better, but still familiar as a home for all your Welsh sports news, features and opinion. Yes, old Dai is leaving his lair and moving on to become DragonSports, a new website that will hopefully prove you can teach an old dragon new tricks.

Matt Sherratt Insists He Won’t Be Applying For Wales Job Long Term

Matt Sherratt Insists He Won’t Be Applying For Wales Job Long Term
Matt Sherratt is ready to hit the ground running to end Wales’ record 14-game losing streak but, whatever happens in the remainder of the Six Nations, the new caretaker coach has said he will not be seeking the role on a permanent basis. The exit of Warren Gatland by mutual consent on Tuesday led to Sherratt being parachuted in from his position as Cardiff head coach for Wales' remaining three games in the Six Nations, starting with a home clash against champions Ireland on Feb. 22.

Omer Riza Tells Cardiff City Players They Lack Bravery

Omer Riza Tells Cardiff City Players They Lack Bravery
Omer Riza accused his Cardiff City players of lacking of bravery after they lost 2-1 at fellow Championship strugglers Portsmouth. The result leaves the Bluebirds still in a relegation dogfight, just two points above the drop zone and still with just one away win all season in the league.

Warren Gatland Goes . . .And In Comes Matt Sherratt (For Now)

Warren Gatland Goes . . .And In Comes Matt Sherratt (For Now)
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales coach midway through the Six Nations, with his team on a national-record losing streak of 14 matches. The decision was announced by the Welsh Rugby Union on Tuesday, three days after a 22-15 loss to Italy that appears to have sealed the New Zealander's fate. Matt Sherratt, the head coach of Cardiff, will take over for the remainder of the Six Nations. 

Time To Say Goodbye . . . Warren Gatland Urged To Quit

Time To Say Goodbye . . . Warren Gatland Urged To Quit
Warren Gatland should resign and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) should start looking for a replacement to bring in fresh ideas, according to Sir Clive Woodward. Wales’ well deserved 22-15 loss to Italy in Rome marked their 14th consecutive defeat, piling even more pressure on Gatland.

Cardiff City Keeper Ethan Horvath Aiming For More FA Cup Heroics At Villa Park

Cardiff City Keeper Ethan Horvath Aiming For More FA Cup Heroics At Villa Park
Cardiff City’s FA Cup journey will continue against Premier League opposition after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Stoke City was rewarded in the draw by a fifth-round clash away to Aston Villa. The Bluebirds, currently battling to pull further away from the relegation scrap in the Championship, held their nerve at the Bet365 Stadium in a thrilling contest that ended 3-3 after extra time, with goalkeeper Ethan Horvath emerging as the hero.

Sam Warburton Hints Warren Gatland Has Lost The Wales Dressing Room

Sam Warburton Hints Warren Gatland Has Lost The Wales Dressing Room
Sam Warburton has suggested Wales coach Warren Gatland may have “lost the dressing room” following the defeat to Italy. Former Wales captain Warburton - made captain by Gatland for two Lions tours - gave a damning verdict on Wales under Gatland after the team had suffered a 14th successive defeat in Rome.

Luke Williams Backs Swansea City To Build On Shock First Win Of The Year

Luke Williams Backs Swansea City To Build On Shock First Win Of The Year
Luke Williams believes Swansea City have drawn a line in the sand after they gained their first victory of 2025. Josh Tymon's second-half strike was enough to give the Swans a 1-0 Championship victory over Bristol City in a full-blooded Anglo-Welsh battle at Ashton Gate.

No Wins, No Progress, No Hope . . . But Warren Gatland Insists He’s “Working Hard” As Wales Coach

No Wins, No Progress, No Hope . . . But Warren Gatland Insists He’s “Working Hard” As Wales Coach
Warren Gatland insists it’s business as usual for him as Wales continue to lose and fall further down the world rankings. Some coaches may have read the room and offered to resign after a 14th successive defeat led to a further drop in the rankings to 12th, a record low. But despite a deserved 22-15 defeat to Italy in Rome, Gatland was again talking about “working hard” and “staying tight” - just as he has been doing for almost 500 days since he last won a game of rugby.

Omer Riza Praises Rubin Colwill As Cardiff City Reach Last 16 of FA Cup

Omer Riza Praises Rubin Colwill As Cardiff City Reach Last 16 of FA Cup
Omer Riza praised Rubin Colwill after Cardiff City banished the ghost of FA Cups past with a 4-2 win over Stoke to reach the fifth round for the first time in 11 years. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and midfielder Colwill were the heroes after an enthralling cup tie, which ended 3-3 after 120 minutes. The Bluebirds made it fourth time lucky at the bet365 Stadium as they finally got one over the Potters in the competition.

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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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