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After 400 Days Without Winning, Wales Coach Warren Gatland Calls For Patience (Again)
Warren Gatland has told Wales fans they need to be patient – even though they have now been waiting over 400 days for a victory. In comments that will stretch credulity among most supporters, the Wales coach said his team needs more time, even though the latest defeat - a 24-19 loss at home to Fiji – was the 10th in succession. Gatland may have led Wales to Grand Slams and Six Nations titles in his first spell in charge, but his second stint now includes ownership of the joint worst record of any Welsh coach.
Don't Ask Me, I've No Idea . . . Omer Riza Admits He's In The Dark Over Cardiff City Future
Cardiff City interim manager Omer Riza has told fans they are going to have to wait for the board’s decision regarding his future after his side’s 3-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers. Despite his desire to get the job permanently, his future in the dugout is still uncertain with supporters starting to get restless about who will be their next permanent gaffer. A victory might have nudged Riza nearer towards having his name on the office door, but Cardiff went 2-0 down and although they pulled back a goal to suggest they might get something out of the game, they finished by conceding a third.
Waiting For Vincent . . . Time Drags For Omer Riza As Cardiff City Hit Pause
Omer Riza is a patient man and it appears if you work for Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan then you need to be. Tan seems to regard patience as a virtue, so long as it’s not him who is expected to show any.
Cardiff Cross Challenge Will Feature Europe's Fastest Teenager
One of the jewels in Cardiff’s sporting crown will attract athletes from across the globe to the capital on Saturday. Some of the world’s finest runners, including the man dubbed “Europe’s fastest teenager” will compete in the annual Cardiff Cross Challenge at Llandaff Fields on the outskirts of the city centre.
Ioan Cunningham Axed As Fall Guy For Latest WRU Shambles
Ioan Cunningham has left his position as Wales Women’s head coach by mutual agreement. Cunningham’s departure after three years at the helm follows a recent turbulent spell in the Welsh women’s game that saw the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of now completed contract negotiations fiercely criticised.
Rio Dyer Axed By Wales To Make Room For Debut Wing Blair Murray
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named uncapped Scarlets wing Blair Murray in his team for Sunday’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Fiji. New Zealand-born Murray steps into the Test match arena after just six games for the Scarlets.
Craig Harrison Tells The New Saints To Stay Upbeat Despite Euro Defeat
Craig Harrison has urged his New Saints side not to get too down-hearted after they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Shamrock Rovers in their latest Europa Conference League tie. TNS had led 1-0 but the Irish side came from behind to beat the Cymru Premier champions at Tallaght Stadium.
Swansea City’s American Owners To Sell Up . . . And Count Their Losses
Majority owners Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan are moving to sell their controlling stake in Swansea City. Fellow shareholders Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris, and businessman Jason Cohen are set to take over ownership.
Steve Bale . . . 400 Tests, Seven World Cups, Seven Lions Tours And One Great Writer
Former Welsh rugby writer Steve Bale, one of the most respected and well-travelled sports reporters of the past four decades, has died at the age of 72 after losing a battle with illness. A classically trained journalist, he progressed from the newsroom at the Neath Guardian in his home town to work for the Swansea Evening Post, South Wales Argus, Western Mail, The Independent, The Sunday Express, Daily Express and finally the Sunday Times.
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Dragons And Martyrs Caught Out By Bad Weather
Wrexham and Merthyr Town are both left without fixtures on Saturday because of the bad weather.
The Dragons were due to play Boreham Wood away in the Vanarama National league, while the Martyrs were preparing for a home game against Dorchester Town.
Both fixtures have been postponed.
A statement by Wrexham said: “Due... Read More
Bluebirds Fixture At Derby Falls Victim To The Weather
Cardiff City’s Championship match at Derby County's, which was scheduled for today, has been called off because of the bad weather.
The match at Pride Park was due to kick off at noon and was to be shown live on Sky Sports.
More than 2,600 Bluebirds fans were due to make the... Read More
Storm Emma Stops Storm Manchester Heading South
Storm Emma has struck a blow in Cardiff Bay – and forced another Storm to stay away.
Cardiff Devils were scheduled to play Manchester Storm in a crucial Elite League fixture on Friday, but that clash has been postponed.
The match was a 3,000-plus sell-out, but the bad weather across Britain means... Read More