Newport County are to
stay at Rodney Parade for the next decade after signing a 10-year lease with
Newport Rugby, which meets the requirements of all three clubs.
With the club having to inform the Football League where
they wish to play their games next season, should they get promoted, by the end
of the today (February 28), the deal has been confirmed publicly.
The agreement will see improvement works carried out at the
ground, which also hosts Newport RFC and Newport Gwent Dragons, including
Newport County paying for a new pitch surface...
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Walker returns to Principality Premiership roots
Ospreys wing, Eli Walker, has had a whirlwind year which has seen him win a starting place in the regional first team, as well as being named in this season’s Six Nations 35-man Wales squad.
Walker started his playing career at Gorseinon rugby club before going on to play in the Principality Premiership for Swansea, under the guidance of coach, Richard Webster.
The speedster, who has had the daunting challenge of filling the no 11 jersey vacated by Shane Williams at the Ospreys, has caught the eye of many this season, with his most notable...
Scorpions boost their international ranks with a Scotsman
The South Wales
Scorpions could potentially have players in five different international squads
at this year’s World Cup, after Scottish international Shae Lyon-Fraser signed
a permanent deal from Wigan Warriors.
The 20-year-old centre/wing from Glasgow initially appeared
for the club on the dual registration rule from Wigan last year, and after
scoring tries in two consecutive friendlies between the clubs as part of their
ongoing partnership, the Scorpions have brought him in permanently.
Coach Dave Clark said: “We’re delighted to have
signed...
Jones chasing the leader in La Manga
Welsh golfer Will
Jones hit a fantastic opening round at the Spanish International Amateur
Championship at La Manga, Murcia, finishing the day just two shots off the
lead.
The Oswestry golfer (22) hit a par 73, which ties him for
second with six other players; including Englishmen Jamie Rutherford and Harry
Casey, and Irishman Dermot McElroy.
It is another Irishman who leads the pack – Lucan’s Richard
O’Donovan carded a two-under 71 to make himself the overnight leader.
Strong winds throughout the day made for a few high scores,
including...
GUW announce Celia Bartlett as new president
The Golf
Union of Wales (GUW) have announced that Newport Links president Celia Bartlett
is to step in as their new president.
Bartlett (61) was one of the
first women to be president of a golf club in Wales, and also plays a key role
in ensuring the governing body of Welsh amateur golf meets equality standards.
Celia Bartlett.
Playing off a handicap of 13, Bartlett is a qualified referee, a former
Newport ladies’ captain, handicap secretary,...
Cross and O’Brien Star as Met Romp into the Semis
Cardiff Met booked their BUCS Championship semi-final spot in
emphatic style, running rampant in a 9-try victory over Northumbria at Cyncoed.
Sam Cross races away for his second of the afternoon
Photos courtesy of Joseph Kiff
The capital side are having a stellar year in both University and
domestic competitions, having already secured the BUCS South Premier A title, while they currently sitting third in the Swalec Championship.
Captain Sam...
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Wrexham make second loan signing
Player/manager Andy
Morrell has continued his busy week since guiding Wrexham to their first finals
appearance at Wembley, bringing in defender David Artlell on loan from
Northampton Town until the end of the season.
Following Rochdale striker Dele Adebola (37) in through the
front door, Artell (32) will also provide experience to a side chasing a league
and Cup double that would mark a memorable season for the Dragons.
Artell only joined Northampton in the summer from Port Vale,
and scored on his debut as the Cobblers knocked last season’s...
Monday, 25 February 2013
Cold weekend can’t extinguish sizzling Swalec League action
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In Division One West,
Tondu extended their advantage at the top of the table to 12 points as they
comfortably saw off visiting Waunarlwydd 23-15 at Pandy Park.
Darren Thomas bagged a brace of tries for the Waterwheelers,
while Daniel Watts also crossed. Outside half Paul Smithson added eight points
with the boot.
The result moves Tondu 12 points clear of Cwmllynfell in
second, who didn’t play, although they have now played three games more...
Wales women announce Algarve Cup squad
Wales women’s
football manager Jarmo Matikainen has named his squad for the Algarve Cup – to be
played in early March.
The annual invitation tournament, held in the Algarve in
Portugal, sees top women’s teams from all over the world compete over three
group games (March 6, 8 and 11), with a final positional match taking place on
March 13.
Welsh star Jessica Fishlock will have a quick return to Europe after recently joining Seattle Reign in the States, while the squad has a young look to it. Seven players plying their trade in Wales, and Chelsea...
Neath continue fine form in Principality Premiership
Neath continued their
remarkable turnaround in form by battling back from a 12-point deficit at the
Brewery Field on Saturday (February 23) to see off local rivals Bridgend 22-18.
Wing Rhys Ward Jones opened the
score for the hosts by finishing off a superb backs move, but for all their
possession, they only led 5-3 at the quarter mark as Neath made use of one
foray into opposition territory for Dean Cummins to fire over a penalty.
Before the interval, the Ravens were awarded a penalty try by referee Martyn Williams when
they drove...
Wrexham sign Adebola on loan
Journeyman striker
Dele Adebola has joined Blue Square Premier leaders Wrexham on loan from
Rochdale until the end of the season.
The Dragons will be the 37-year-old’s 15th club, including
other loan deals in his career, scoring 166 goals along the way.
Adebola joined Rochdale on a free transfer in the summer,
but has fallen out of favour at Spotland and has decided to move to get more
game time.
As well as fighting for promotion back in to the Football
League, Wrexham will also provide Adebola with the chance to appear at Wembley
in next...
Morgan earns international selection after impressing on south Wales darts scene
Tonyrefail’s Morgan
Dobbs has spent the past few years making a name for himself in south Wales’
various darts competitions, but now he will have the chance to get recognised
internationally after earning selection for Wales youth – at the age of just
13!
The Tonyrefail Comprehensive School pupil stars for the Ely
Valley Miners alongside his father, brother and grandparents, for Scott’s Hotel
in the Glamorgan Men’s Superleague, by himself in the...
Halfpenny, Dyer and James star in stellar weekend for Welsh sport
Leigh Halfpenny,
Nathan Dyer and Becky James were just three names on the lips of Welsh sports
fans this morning (February 25) after a memorable weekend for sport in the
country.
It was a weekend that saw the Six Nations continue its
upturn, the first British cyclist win four medals at one World Championships,
and Swansea City become the first Welsh club to bring the League Cup across the
Severn Bridge in to Wales.
There were glory tales all over the country, as Wrexham,
Cardiff City and Newport County also contributed to 48 hours of celebration.
James...
Welsh youngsters earn narrow win over France
The Wales under-18s
side narrowly beat France 29-27 at St Helens in a close-knit game that saw Wales hold off a spirited fightback.
Allan Lewis’ side always look to play with ball in hand and
again showed impressive attacking play that earned them four tries.
France were first to score with a penalty for Toulouse full
back Thomas Ramos, but Wales then scored three unanswered tries - two for full
back Steffan Evans and one for captain and right wing Dafydd Howells – with Angus
O’Brien kicking two conversions.
Wales displayed good decision-making,...
Friday, 22 February 2013
Warburton returns to Principality Premiership roots
Wales Captain, Sam
Warburton, looks back on how his time at Glamorgan Wanderers in the Principality Premiership played a pivotal role
in his development as one of the world’s leading openside flankers.
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Born
in Cardiff, Sam attended Whitchurch High School, where he originally took up an
interest in football and starred for the school team alongside current
Tottenham and Wales winger Gareth Bale.
After
initially having a trial with Cardiff City FC at 14,...
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Llandudno Junction’s new ‘good citizen’ scheme strengthens their position in the community
North Wales footballing
side Llandudno Junction have begun a partnership with their local community
police team to help build links with their community, and believe other clubs
can do the same.
The ‘Junior Good Citizen Scheme’ encourages all club members
to volunteer at community events in the club kit to represent the Railwaymen,
with those who attend the most throughout the year receiving rewards for their
time.
In return, the local police...
Nomads boss signs contract extension
gap Connahs Quay boss
Mark McGregor has signed a contract extension with the Welsh Premier League
side, tying him to the club until June 2016.
McGregor has been in in charge for three years at the
Deeside Stadium, winning back- to-back Cymru Alliance Championships, reaching
the semi-final of the Welsh FA Cup and establishing the team in the Welsh
Premier League (WPL).
The positive news will be welcomed by fans, following the
recent points deduction for fielding an ineligible player, subsequent appeal
and then its withdrawal creating instability...
Radyr learn their fate for the defence of their Victory Shield
Radyr Golf Club have been given a stern test to open their defence of the Victory Shield; a tough test against the Vale Resort awaiting in round one.
The club will still have fond memories of their 2012 success, in which Brent and Chris O’Neill starred, and they will be hoping they can repeat their run to make the finals day at Ashburnham Golf Club on July 29.
Drawn in the fourth quarter, the winners of that tie will face either Neath or Wenvoe Castle, with potential future foes including RAF St Athan, Pyle and Kenfig and Brynhill, who have...
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