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Warren Gatland Facing New Crisis Point In Rome

Warren Gatland Facing New Crisis Point In Rome
Warren Gatland has admitted he’s already reached a new crunch point just one game into the Six Nations. The Wales coach - who managed to cling on to his job before the tournament - will know his team’s opening day defeat will fuel more doubts over his ability to halt a steep decline.

Emanuel Boys Go From Back Garden To Vannes Trip With Wales U20

Emanuel Boys Go From Back Garden To Vannes Trip With Wales U20
The back garden of the Emanuel household used to resemble “a war zone” when their sons Ioan and Steff were growing up. Straight and hard running was always the requirement when the two boys, who are only 18 months apart in age, played “one-on-one” rugby matches.

Wales Exposed By France As Lightweight Six Nations Also-Rans

Wales Exposed By France As Lightweight Six Nations Also-Rans
It looks like things are getting to get even worse before they get any better for Warren Gatland's Wales after they were blown away by France in a 43-0 humiliation in Paris. As an opening gambit in a Six Nations championship, it was a pretty dire scoreline - the first time Wales had failed to score in a Five or Six Nations game since France won 51-0 at Wembley back in 1998.

Where There’s a French-Based Will, There May be a Way for Wales

Where There’s a French-Based Will, There May be a Way for Wales
Wales might be entering their opening clash of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations as massive underdogs on Friday night, but for second row Will Rowlands, at least the match at the Stade de France will feel like home turf. Currently playing his club rugby for Racing 92 in the Top 14, Rowlands is relishing the opportunity to start the tournament in the city where he now lives.

Wales Have A Friday Night Problem . . . He’s Called Antoine Dupont

Wales Have A Friday Night Problem . . . He’s Called Antoine Dupont
As if things were not tough enough for Wales on Friday night – French crowd, the return of Romain Ntamack, and, of course, the irresistible will of Antoine Dupont – comes news of a new opponent. Dupont – widely regarded as the best rugby player in the world, and by many as the best of all-time – is now fueled, not just by the Euros paid to him by Toulouse, but also by bitcoin.

Never Mind Dry January, It’s A True Blue Month For Swansea City

Never Mind Dry January, It’s A True Blue Month For Swansea City
Blue Monday is supposedly the saddest day of the year, but not if you are a Swansea City fan. For them it’s not just the third Monday each January - when Christmas bills hit the doormat and the weather is still grim - that brings on the gloom.

Warren Gatland Insists Wales Have Aces Up Their Sleeve To Draw Against France

Warren Gatland Insists Wales Have Aces Up Their Sleeve To Draw Against France
Warren Gatland insists Wales have some surprises up their sleeve – enough to thwart France when the Six Nations starts in Paris on Friday night. Without a Test victory in 14 months and on the back of a 12-match losing streak, Wales are enormous underdogs for their trip to the Stade de France.

Matt Grimes Says Goodbye To Swansea City As January Crisis Repeats Again

Matt Grimes Says Goodbye To Swansea City As January Crisis Repeats Again
Swansea City captain Matt Grimes is reportedly due to have a medical at Coventry City on Thursday, with a view to completing a move suggested to be worth £3m to £4m. The switch will be a huge blow to Swans supporters and further evidence the January transfer window is like kryptonite to the club every year – draining their strength and self-belief.

Taulupe Faletau Wales Comeback Is Only On Hold, Insists Warren Gatland

Taulupe Faletau Wales Comeback Is Only On Hold, Insists Warren Gatland
Taulupe Faletau is close to fitness, Wales coach Warren Gatland has insisted, even though the No.8 will not play against France on Friday night. Faletau had been earmarked for a dramatic comeback in the Six Nations opener in Paris, but a knee injury has denied Gatland of arguably his one proven world class forward. But Gatland has suggested Faletau - who has not played for Wales since the win over Georgia at the World Cup 16 months ago - could make his return against Italy in round two of the tournament.

Phil Parkinson Tells Wrexham Players: You Weren’t Up For The Fight

Phil Parkinson Tells Wrexham Players: You Weren’t Up For The Fight
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson accused his team of lacking “fight and determination” in their 3-2 defeat at home to Stevenage. The hosts had gone 22 matches unbeaten on their own turf before this encounter, with their previous loss dating back to March against Tranmere.

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Martyrs Head To Slimbridge In Search Of Cup Success

Merthyr Town go in search of cup success when they play Gloucestershire club Slimbridge at their Thornhill Park ground this evening (Wednesday, 7.45pm). This CSS Southern League Challenge Cup tie was due to be played a week ago, but had to be rearranged because Slimbridge had a Buildbase FA Trophy replay against... Read More

Wrexham's Ricketts Aims For Fantastic FA Cup Journey

Wrexham will travel to National League rivals Harrogate in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, October 20. The Dragons are currently fourth in Vanarama National League football, one place and one point behind promotion rivals Harrogate Town. Yorkshire club Harrogate were promoted last season and have, along with Wrexham, made an excellent... Read More

Winchester Beat Martyrs - Then Get stuck In Merthyr

Winchester City shoved the Martyrs out of FA Cup football for 2018-19 and then found themselves stranded in Merthyr Tydfil. When the triumphant Citizens prepared to leave the MetCoaches Stadium after a 4-1 second qualifying round victory they discovered the team coach had broken down. It took four hours to find a... Read More

Martyrs Home To Citizens In FA Cup Crunch Tie

Winchester City FC, who play Merthyr Town in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, were one of the first football clubs reported on by Terry Phillips in his career. dai-sport journalist Terry worked for the Southern Sentinel in Hampshire during 1972-73, 46 years ago. [caption id="attachment_20436" align="alignnone" width="300"] Emirates FA Cup.[/caption] Manager... Read More

Gavin's Martyrs Drawn At Home In FA Cup

Lifelong Cardiff City fan Gavin Williams will go head-to-head with a former Bluebirds’ player in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round. Craig Davis, who was a Cardiff trainee, is now manager of Southern League club Winchester City, and they have been drawn against Williams’ Merthyr Town team away. Hampshire club Winchester... Read More