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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.

World Darts Championship

Bridgend Battler Robert Owen Bows Out Of World Darts Championship

Robert Owen’s fairytale run at the World Darts Championship is over after he just failed to make the quarter-finals. The Bridgend thrower - who surged from nowhere into the last 16 to clinch his PDC tour card for 2025 - lost 4-3 to Englishman Callan Rydz. Owen led  2-0 and... Read More

Super-Charged Robert Owen Provides Emotional Victory To Surge Into Last 16

Rising Welsh star Robert Owen’s stunning victory over Ricky Evans at the World Darts Championship was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by tears, triumph, and tension. The 40-year-old from Bridgend overcame a 2-1 deficit to secure a 4-2 win, guaranteeing his PDC Tour card for the upcoming season and... Read More

Gerwyn Price Reveals Quit Threat But Now Says He Can Retain World Title

Gerwyn Price has claimed he nearly pulled out of the World Darts Championship over concerns about the reception he would face from the Alexandra Palace crowd. Following his emphatic 3-0 second-round win over Connor Scutt on Monday night, Price told Sky Sports he had been sat at home the previous... Read More

Iceman Gerwyn Price Looking To Heat Up Cold Form For World Title Bid

Gerwyn Price will begin his attempt to reclaim the World Darts Championship crown by taking on Connor Scutt or Krzysztof Kciuk. The Iceman – who won the world title in 2021 – will be looking for an upturn in form at the Alexandra Palace tournament next month after recently losing... Read More

Jonny Clayton Expects The Ally Pally To Be Rocking . . . As 'The Ferret' Takes On Josh Rock

By Paul Jones 'The Ferret' Jonny Clayton is expecting Alexandra Palace to be rocking on Thursday night when the he tackles young darting sensation Josh Rock for a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship. Rock showed why he is among the favourites to win the title after sensationally knocking... Read More

Gerwyn Price On Cusp Of World Supremacy After Making PDC Darts History

Gerwyn Price will bid to become the first Welshman to win... Read More
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