Wales under 16s were heartbroken yet again against England after losing to a try in the last five minutes.
Just like in the first test in Neath in April, the Welsh gave their rivals too much of a head start but once again they fought back to level.
But it was a late Aaron Smith try that was the only real difference between the two sides in the end.
Despite the defeat a massive credit must be given to the Welsh youngsters. The majority of their side came from the South Wales Scorpions Academy, yet all the England line-up were top Super...
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Neath 15-17 Bridgend
Bridgend provided a late comeback to stun hosts Neath to progress through the first round of qualifying for the British and Irish Cup in the Ospreys region, and will now face either Aberavon or Swansea next weekend.
Deep in injury time, Ravens captain Ashley James capitalised on some poor Neath play to dive over, with fly half James Dixon holding his nerve to add the extras and seal the win.
It was the old cliché of a game of two halves with Neath completely dominating the opening 40 minutes but were unable to kill off the visitors, as Ben...
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Wales v England under 16 international in Taff's Well on Friday
Wales Rugby League host England at under 16 level at Taff’s Well RFC on Friday (kick-off 6.30pm) hoping for a first ever win against the old enemy.
It’s the second test of the year against England in tenth anniversary year of clashes between the two nations at this level, and Wales are hoping the equal the series at 1-1 after only losing on conversions in April, the final score being 22-18 with the sides locked at four tries each.
Last weekend, the Welsh played a warm up match and were beaten 28-14 by BARLA under 17s in Wigan with the home...
David Thomas – Ryder Cup Golfer and Renowned Golf Course Designer: 1934 - 2013
Dave Thomas, who has died, aged 79, was a four-time Ryder Cup golfer who followed an illustrious playing career in which he twice finished runner-up in The Open Championship by becoming a renowned designer of more than 100 courses.
European Tour Chief Executive George O’Grady, who presented Thomas with Honorary Life Membership of The European Tour earlier this year, led the tributes: “Dave became a household name in the 1950s and 1960s when he helped to build the game in Britain and all over the world. He was a larger than life character, a...
Thursday, 15 August 2013
South Wales RL Finals Day
Wales Rugby League hold their South Wales’ Grand Finals day this Sunday at Taff’s Well RFC.
It’s the longest club finals day they’ve ever held, with five matches culminating in the senior final between Valley Cougars of Nelson and Torfaen Tigers (kick-off 5pm).
The Cougars, who finished top of the table in the regular season, are looking to take their third title, having last won the crown in 2010, while the Tigers, appearing in the first Final in eight years, are aiming to lift the trophy for the first time.
The day is being made extra...
Friday, 9 August 2013
Barry win their Biggest Battle
Welsh
soccer bosses were left red-faced after a High Court judge ruled that
they had made an unlawful decision in rejecting Barry Town United’s bid
for full membership of the Football Association of Wales and a place in
the Welsh League this coming season.
Barry
one of the biggest names in Welsh non-league football over the years-
they once beat Porto in European competition- were pulled out of the
Welsh League by their maverick owner and secretary Stuart Lovering just
three days before the end of last season.
Supporters
rallied...
Boulden creates history
Amy Boulden was celebrating last night after creating history by becoming the first Welsh winner of the English Women's Open stroke-play championship.
In clinching the title at Mannings Heath in West Sussex, the Conwy-based Curtis Cup star completed an amazing double having won the Welsh Open stroke-play crown in May.
On Twitter, Boulden said of her win- “That was a long tough battle out there today! But so happy to have won! English open amateur champion sounds nice!”
Boulden, who celebrated her 20th Birthday...
Port Talbot face Merthyr in final pre-season test
Martin Rose (in blue) is expected to return in Saturday's match against Merthyr.
Port Talbot Town will undergo their final preparations for the new season this Saturday, when Merthyr Town visit the GenQuip Stadium (3pm).
The Steelmen will sign off an encouraging pre-season campaign in front of a home crowd against the Martyrs.
“I expect it’ll very similar to last week [against Biggleswade], it’ll be a good test,” commented Scott Young,...
Scarlets join up with Royal Air Force for summer training camp
A full 46-man Scarlets squad has been tested physically and mentally as part of an intense three-day training camp at MOD St Athan this week.
The training exercises at the MOD base form part of the Scarlets pre-season training and preparations ahead of their first non-competitive rugby fixtures of the summer kicking off with English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs at Parc y Scarlets next Saturday August 17th (kick off 3pm).
With a strong focus on leadership, decision-making skills and the ability to react and communicate under pressure,...
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Welsh Rowers Korea-bound for World Championships
Welsh Rowers Chris Bartley and Vicky Thornley have both been selected as part of the GB Rowing Team for the World Championships in Chungju, Korea later this month.
The eight-day regatta takes place from 25 August to 1 September.
Bartley is picked once again to race in the lightweight men’s four alongside Adam Freeman-Pask, William Fletcher and Jonathan Clegg.
Since winning Olympic silver at London 2012, the 29-year-old has twice returned to the podium during this year’s series of world cup regattas.
He followed up a silver medal won...
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Trio of Welsh courses to host 2014 Senior Open Qualifying
Three of Wales’ leading links courses - Ashburnham Golf Club, Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club and Southerndown Golf Club – have been announced as host venues for the Monday Qualifying event prior to The 2014 Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex, which takes place at Royal Porthcawl from July 24-27.
After a record number of entrants in 2013, it is expected that more than 300 golfers will participate in the qualifying event on Monday July 21, 2014, hoping to earn a place in Wales’ first Major Championship.
They will be vying for approximately...
Sunday, 4 August 2013
Neath take another step towards SWCA title
Pacemakers Neath took another step towards the Thomas Carroll Division One South Wales Cricket Association crown, with a clinical eight wicket win over strugglers Llangennech.
The basement boys lost the toss and were put in, but could only muster 78 as they were skittled by the trailblazers in the 46th over. Keiron Bull was once again destroyer in chief claiming 4-27, while Joe Parkhouse captured 3-12 and Tom Jones snared 2-5.
Neath needed just 19 overs to chase down the target as they posted 79-2, with Keiran Thomas hitting an unbeaten...
Welsh Football Friendlies Round Up
Colwyn Bay left it late to shoot down Welsh Premier Champions TNS 2-1 in an enthralling pre-season friendly at Llanelian Road.
The Saints stunned the home faithful early on with full back Simon Spender finishing off a weaving run to score with a good shot after just two minutes.
The lively visitors dominated and ‘keeper Josh Ollerenshaw had to be at his best to keep the Seagulls in contention with a fine reflex save to deny Greg Draper.
Seagulls Manager Frank Sinclair called on the cavalry at half time, making seven changes, which proved...
Friday, 2 August 2013
Bush clinches Welsh Amateur Crown
Morlais Castle’s
Jack Bush produced some exquisite golf to clinch the Welsh Amateur Championship
at Ashburnham, thrashing Southerndown’s Mike Hearne 9&8.
In the 36
hole final Bush, who plays off a handicap of plus two, was always in control of
proceedings and a three under opening round saw him take a four hole lead over
22 year old Hearne into the day’s second round.
The
Merthyr man continued to have the Midas touch in the afternoon session, taming
the wild Asburnham course on a hot but blustery day. Bush won holes 2, 5,
7, 9...
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