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Jac Just Doesn’t Slack . . . Leader Morgan Insists Ospreys Character Is Now Shining Through
Jac Morgan believes the turbulence caused by a change of coach has revealed a strength of character within the Ospreys squad. Morgan produced a real captain’s display as the Ospreys ended a difficult week with a dramatic late win over their arch rivals, the Scarlets.
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.
Welsh League football
Warnock's Bluebirds Bang In Shape For Start Of Season
Neil Warnock has praised his Bluebirds for being ‘fitter than ever’ when they returned for pre-season training.
Cardiff City’s manager says: “I've never seen a group come back from the summer break as physically fit as our lads have.
“They are aware of their physical responsibilities. Those days where you slapped the... Read More
More Than 50 Clubs Keen On Welsh Championship
Airbus Broughton UK and Penybont, the leading clubs in tier two of Welsh domestic football, are among 52 clubs who have applied for a place in the new Welsh Championship next season.
From season 2019-20 all clubs in tier two must have certification to play in the new Conference North and... Read More
Merson Back In Wales For Second Caerau Appearance
Former Arsenal and England playmaker Paul Merson is returning to Welsh League football at the age of 50.
Merson, who won two First Division titles and the FA Cup during his professional career, has agreed to make a second appearance for Caerau when they play Trefelin Boys and Girls Club on... Read More
Promotion-Chasing Airbus, Penybont Turn To Cup
Airbus Broughton UK and Penybont, league leaders in the second tier of Welsh football, focus on JD Sports Welsh Cup action this weekend.
The Wingmakers, top of the Huws Gray Alliance with a 100 per cent record after 10 matches, travel to play Welsh National League Penycae, while Bridgend-based Penybont make... Read More
Canaries Inspired By Home-Town Hero 'Mighty Wyn'
dai-sport journalist Terry Phillips reported on both Caernarfon Town and Llanelli Town over the last few seasons, charting their bids for promotion to Welsh Premier League football. Terry popped along to Caernarfon’s Oval Stadium for a WPL fixture to see how the two clubs are faring in the top flight.
The... Read More
Sean's County Bluebirds Flying High At The Top
The Bluebirds are flying high at the top after a five-goal home win.
Haverfordwest County powered to victory against Goytre FC and lead the way in Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League Division One.
Manager Sean Cresser and his team have edged ahead of rivals Llanelli Town, whose fixture against Goytre United away... Read More
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