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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.
Wayne Hatswell
Newport County's Wayne Hatswell Admits: Dom Telford Is Turning Heads . . . But We'll Fight To Keep Him
By Rob Carbon
Newport assistant manager Wayne Hatswell admits the club will have to fend off bids for League Two top scorer Dom Telford this month.
Telford has 19 goals in 20 games after his double on Saturday helped his County side hammer Harrogate 4-0, with Mickey Demetriou and Courtney Baker-Richardson also... Read More
Newport County's Wayne Hatswell Could Stay On As Assistant To New Boss James Rowberry
Newly appointed Newport County manager James Rowberry could end up working alongside current caretaker boss Wayne Hatswell. County’s dramatic 2-2 draw at home to Carlisle on Tuesday night was the last match in charge for Hatswell, who stepped up after the resignation of Michael Flynn at the start of the... Read More
Welcome To Wayne's World . . . Newport County Prove There Is Life Beyond Planet Flynn
Newport County’s interim manager Wayne Hatswell said his side’s 3-0 win over Scunthorpe United at Rodney Parade was dedicated to Michael Flynn. Flynn, who earlier in the week had negotiated an amicable departure from his post as manager after four-and-a-half years, said his farewells to the players on Friday, but... Read More
Michael Flynn Leaves Newport County After A Successful Four Years As Manager
By Tom Prosser
Newport County manager Michael Flynn is set to leave the club after Saturday’s match against Scunthorpe at Rodney Parade.
Flynn has been in charge since 2017 and is reportedly handing over the reigns to his assistant Wayne Hatswell who played for the Exiles during the 2011-12 season.
Newport have had... Read More
Wayne Hatswell Expects Big Reaction As Newport Aim To Return To Winning Ways Against Walsall
By Alex Bywater
Newport County assistant manager Wayne Hatswell wants a big reaction from his side when they face Walsall at Rodney Parade on Saturday.
Mike Flynn read his Exiles team the riot act after they produced a poor display in Tuesday’s 1-0 home defeat by Northampton Town.
Boss Flynn promised changes for... Read More
Newport County Coach Wayne Hatswell Says Heavy Defeat To Southampton Won't Define Their Season As They Aim To Move On Against Salford
By Paul Jones
Wayne Hatswell insists Newport County will quickly put their heavy defeat to Southampton behind them, as they now aim to claim successive league away wins when they take on Salford on Saturday.
The Exiles who lost 8-0 to a ruthless Southampton team, welcomed a full crowd back to Rodney... Read More
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