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Dewi Lake Blow Is Made Worse For Wales By Lack Of Options
Wales skipper Dewi Lake looks set to miss a third successive Six Nations campaign after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery for a bicep injury. The 25-year-old hooker missed the Ospreys’ 23-22 win over Scarlets at the weekend after taking a knock in training earlier in the week.
Welsh Veteran Lydia Hall Proves She Made The Right Call
This time last year Lydia Hall was contemplating her future after 17 years as a professional player on the Ladies European Tour. A poor 2023 campaign left her pondering retirement, but a great Christmas and a much-needed holiday in Bali convinced her to carry on. It has proved to be a good decision.
Mark Jones Effect Is Clear In Renewed Ospreys Spirit To Deny Scarlets
The Mark Jones era at the Ospreys got off to a flying start as an overtime try from Iestyn Hopkins earned his side a dramatic 23-22 West Wales derby win over Scarlets at the Swansea. Com Stadium. The replacement full back slid over the line as the home side made the most of the space created by the sin binning of Scarlets wing Ioan Nicholas to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Swansea City Pair Admit Fans Have Been Let Down
Swansea City’s skipper Matt Grimes and head coach Luke Williams have both admitted the club’s fading form needs to be urgently reversed. Both were united in their criticism - and admitted they had let down fans - after the team’s lethargic 2-1 defeat to Hull City, which snapped the Tigers’ 13-match winless streak.
Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Admits He Needs Oxford Graduation After Away Day Failures
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza admits there’s nothing to be done about their position in the table - other than to start winning. The Bluebirds’ 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield United makes it no wins in their last eight matches under Riza. The Londoner, who was given the permanent manager’s job until the end of the season at the start of the month, knows his side are in a precarious position ahead of a crunch clash with fellow strugglers Oxford United on Boxing Day.
Ospreys Look To Mark Jones To Revive Their Season With Derby Demolition
New Ospreys head coach Mark Jones insists his team have one last debt to repay to Toby Booth this weekend - a derby day victory over the Scarlets. The Ospreys began the week with Booth in charge, but will end it with Jones at the helm after the region opted to change ho
Choppy Waters Need Not Sink Cardiff City . . . Just Ask Sheffield United
Cardiff City host Sheffield United on Saturday against a familiar backdrop of uncertainty around manager and club owner. Except this time, we are talking about the visitors, not the Bluebirds.
Silent Build-up To Ospreys v Scarlets Proves Rugby Is Sleeping On The Job
Steve Diamond is not everyone’s cup of tea, but the English rugby coach often stirs interest along with his two sugars. Diamond is a gruff northerner, who is about as removed from Twickenham - both socially and geographically - as you can get, now that he is employed by Newcastle Falcons rather than Sale Sharks.
Warren Gatland Told To Start Winning Or Else He Will Follow Nigel Walker Out Of WRU Door
Warren Gatland has been told he had better start winning again during the Six Nations, otherwise his time will be up as Wales coach. Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn consisting of defeats to Fiji, Australia and South Africa extended Wales’ losing run to a record 12 matches.
Ben Thomas Insists Cardiff Are Going Places As He Opts To Stay At Arms Park
Wales playmaker and centre Ben Thomas has confirmed his future is at Cardiff by signing a new contract, reaffirming his commitment to the club where he has grown into a pivotal figure. The 26-year-old, whose versatility allows him to operate at full-back and fly-half, burst onto the scene in 2019 and has since accrued 87 first-team appearances.
Team Sky
Geraint Thomas Has No Plans To Follow The Manx Missile Into Outer Space Beyond The Peleton
Geraint Thomas has no intentions of following Mark Cavendish by riding off into retirement any time soon as he targets Giro d’Italia success and finalising a contract extension at Ineos Grenadiers. Welshman Thomas admits he did not quite believe his friend Cavendish would go through with his plans when he... Read More
Richard Freeman, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Dave Brailsford And Team Sky . . . The Pedalling Of A Myth
The medical tribunal hearing involving Richard Freeman continues on Wednesday. The ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor has already been found guilty of ordering banned testosterone in 2011 "knowing or believing" it was to help dope an unnamed rider and there could be more damaging revelations to come. Fraser... Read More
The Road Is Widened For Geraint Thomas After Chris Froome's Crash Rules Him Out Of Tour
It is not the way he would have wanted, but Geraint Thomas’ chances of retaining his Tour de France title have been significantly boosted after team-mate Chris Froome sustained multiple serious injuries after a crash in France. The Team INEOS duo were expected to battle It out next month ... Read More
Luke Rowe Aiming To Be King Of Smooth In Flanders
Luke Rowe is hoping for a trouble-free race in Belgium on Sunday (April 7th) as he bids for victory in the prestigious Tour of Flanders. The Team Sky rider heads into the one day Classic - one of cycling's five Monuments - on the back of two attacking rides in the past... Read More
Geraint Thomas Set For Italian Jobs!
Geraint Thomas will return to action in Italy on Saturday as he continues his build-up to defending his Tour de France crown. The Cardiff-born rider will compete in Strade Bianche and is then set to stay in Italy to ride next week's Tirreno-Adriatico. Thomas will be joined this weekend by countryman... Read More
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