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Fiji Warm Up For Wales With Scotland Mission

Fiji Warm Up For Wales With Scotland Mission
Welsh fans will be able to join Warren Gatland and his squad in running the rule over next week’s opening opponents in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series when Fiji kick-off their tour with a clash with Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend. The side is drawn exclusively from their Super Rugby Pacifica team the Drua because the game falls outside the Test window.

Cardiff City Rule Out Talk Of Aaron Ramsey Comeback For Wales

Cardiff City Rule Out Talk Of Aaron Ramsey Comeback For Wales
Wales skipper Aaron Ramsey will miss his side’s push for promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League after being ruled out of their final two fixtures in Group B this month. The Cardiff City midfielder has already missed the last two games after picking up a hamstring injury after coming on as a replacement in the final 10 minutes of the 2-1 win in Montenegro in the second round match in Niksic on 9 September.

We’re Not Sexist . . . Just Incompetent, Insist WRU

We’re Not Sexist . . . Just Incompetent, Insist WRU
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has acknowledged it “needs to apologise” for threatening to pull the women’s team from competition, though the organisation denies any sexist intent behind its actions. According to a report by The Telegraph, the WRU allegedly warned the women’s team they could be withdrawn from the upcoming Rugby World Cup if they did not agree to new contract terms.

Tommy Reffell Happy To Face The Hairdryer Treatment For Leicester And Wales

Tommy Reffell Happy To Face The Hairdryer Treatment For Leicester And Wales
Tommy Reffell insists he will have no problem if Warren Gatland gives out the hairdryer treatment in the Wales dressing room this autumn. Reffell was one of the Leicester players who took a full blast of hot air from Tigers coach Michael Cheika recently.

Swansea City “Edge” Forward As Luke Williams Looks To Carry The Fight

Swansea City “Edge” Forward As Luke Williams Looks To Carry The Fight
When football managers – and rugby coaches – talk about training sessions having “an edge” about them, it normally only means one thing. There’s been a fight. It may not have been full-on, fists swinging, bare-knuckle bruising. But someone, somewhere has over-stepped the mark and tempers have boiled over. Nine times out of 10, managers love this kind of thing. It proves their players are more like thin, hungry dogs, than fat, sleepy cats and they look forward to unleashing the hounds on Saturday afternoon.

In Praise of Jess Fishlock . . . Wales’ Big Fish in Whatever Size Pool

In Praise of Jess Fishlock . . . Wales’ Big Fish in Whatever Size Pool
Has there ever been a more reliable Welsh footballer than Jess Fishlock? It’s a question worth considering after her country’s heroine once again came to Wales’ rescue late on Tuesday night.

Steve Cooper Facing Touchline Ban After Latest Yellow Card

Steve Cooper Facing Touchline Ban After Latest Yellow Card
Steve Cooper is facing a touchline ban for Leicester City’s Premier League fixture against Ipswich, having received his third yellow card of the season during the Foxes’ defeat to Manchester United. The Welsh manager’s protests over a potential offside in the lead-up to United’s second goal in their 5-2 Carabao Cup win led referee Andrew Madley to show him a yellow card, a move Cooper later claimed the official “enjoyed” giving.

Teddy Williams Gets Wales Call After Ben Carter Blow

Teddy Williams Gets Wales Call After Ben Carter Blow
Lock Ben Carter has been released from Wales’ Autumn Nations Series squad after suffering a knee injury and replaced by Cardiff’s Teddy Williams. Dragons skipper Carter was hurt during training, the Welsh Rugby Union said.

Blair Murray Brushes Up On His Welsh Anthem . . . With Some Help From His Mum

Blair Murray Brushes Up On His Welsh Anthem . . . With Some Help From His Mum
It may be the “Land of his Mother” but new Wales squad member Blair Murray will be doing all he can to learn the words of “Land of my Fathers” ahead of his potential first Wales cap next week. The 23-year-old Scarlets wing has made such an impact since arriving in Wales in June that he found himself being chosen by Warren Gatland as one of two uncapped players in his 35-man squad for the November clashes with Fiji, Australia and South Africa.

Salt Keen To Join Pepper In Adding Special Flavour To England Batting

Salt Keen To Join Pepper In Adding Special Flavour To England Batting
Phil Salt is optimistic Brendon McCullum can get the best out of him when the England Test head coach also assumes control of the white-ball sides. The parallels between them as ultra-aggressive opening batter-wicketkeepers were remarked upon during Welsh star Salt’s stint this year with Kolkata Knight Riders, the Indian Premier League franchise McCullum previously played for and coached.

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Adam Says Sorry To Martyrs Players And Supporters

Welsh defender Adam Davies apologised to team-mates and Martyrs fans after their 2-1 defeat against Weymouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The 25-year-old former Llanelli and Hereford FC player has made well over 200 appearances for the Martyrs and is a key player for the EvoStik Southern League team. Two goals by... Read More

Manager Gavin Commits Long-Term To Martyrs' Cause

Manager Gavin Williams is sticking with the Martyrs - and that’s official. Merthyr Town have released news today that former West Ham midfield player Williams has agreed to extend his contract. No details have been announced yet, but Merthyr Tydfil-born Williams has committed to the EvoStik Southern League club. He leads his players... Read More

Martyrs Too Hot For Title-Chasing Terras At Penydarren

Merthyr Town 2, Weymouth 1 Ian Traylor and substitute Owain Jones scored for Merthyr Town in their 2-1 EvoStik Southern League victory against title-chasing Weymouth. The Terras had a phenomenal record at Penydarren Park and had not lost against the Martyrs away in more than 20 years, but they were left down... Read More

Terras Plan Southern League Martyrs Raid In Wales

Title-chasing Weymouth are planning a six-point EvoStik Southern League raid on Merthyr Town. The Premier Division rivals clash twice in quick succession and the first of those fixtures is at Merthyr’s MetCoaches Stadium this evening (Tuesday, 7.45). Weymouth’s record against the Martyrs is exceptional over the past 20 years, having lost just... Read More

Merthyr Town Take On The Terras At Penydarren Park

Merthyr Town set out to complete a Southern League double against Weymouth when the Dorset club visit Penydarren Park on Saturday (3pm). The Martyrs won 1-0 against old Southern League rivals Weymouth away in November and are now looking to build on their solid comeback against Biggleswade Town in the last... Read More