Ireland Wolfhounds have won the inaugural Rugby League
Celtic Nations Cup following a 28-22 win over Wales Dragonhearts in Colwyn Bay
on Saturday.
A 19-point win would have given Wales the title but, instead,
they’ll pick up the wooden spoon following their 18-16 loss in Scotland a
fortnight ago.
The Wolfhounds had never won the previous Four Nations
tournament (that also included England), competed for 12 years between 2002 and
2013, so this victory will ensure that Irish eyes are smiling as the current crop
create a piece of history.
The...
Sunday, 24 August 2014
Haverfordwest win Harrison Allen crown
With the cricket season drawing to a close, clubs across
Wales continue to battle it out for honours, WRITES CARL FIELD.
Among those celebrating this weekend were Haverfordwest, who
defeated hosts Cresselly to win the Harrison Alllen Bowl – the showpiece event
on the Pembrokeshire cricket calender.
There were notable contributions from Dai Davies, who hit
two half centuries, Danny Potter (77), along with Simon Holliday, who scored 65
as well as collecting a five-for with the ball, as Haverfordwest beat Cresselly
by 128 runs.
The match...
Friday, 22 August 2014
Weekend cricket preview
The penultimate weekend of the South Wales Cricket Association Division One season sees leaders Ammanford away to Gowerton, WRITES LISA STENSTROM.
Ammanford remain undefeated this season while Gowerton’s victory over Dafen last week should give them heart.
But, against the formidable bowling of the two Matthews – Fisher and Roberts, who have taken nearly 100 wickets between them plus the leagues’ leading batsman, Alun Evans, the odds of them turning over the champions-elect must remain slim.
Up north - in the Romida Premier Division, Menai...
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Welsh Premier League preview
A mouth-watering clash between reigning champions The New
Saints and Europa League play-off winners Bangor City kicks off the new Welsh
Premier League season tomorrow night, WRITES CARL FIELD.
Saints, who won a record eighth league title last season, are
looking to make it four wins in a row and a fifth crown in six years, while
Bangor – in 2011 – are the only other club to lift the trophy during that
period.
Despite seeing their UEFA Champions League adventure ended
at the first hurdle, the current Premier League and Welsh Cup double winners...
RUGBY LEAGUE: Wales ready for Ireland challenge in Celtic Nations Cup
Wales Dragonhearts will need to beat Ireland Wolfhounds by
19 points at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay on Saturday (kick-off 1pm) to take the
first Celtic Nations Cup.
Should Wales fail to do this then Ireland will take the
title.
Ireland were the only team never to have won the old
Conference Four Nations title that ran for 12 years between 2002 and 2013.
Wales won this trophy eight times, England three and Scotland once.
Wales lost their...
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Scarlets name Owens as new skipper
Ken Owens says it will be an ‘honour’ to lead the Scarlets
after being named captain of the Pro12 side for next season.
The 27-year-old hooker, who has made 158 appearances for the
West Wales region, will lead the side while centre Scott Williams has been
named vice-captain.
Owens takes over the reins from back row forward Rob McCusker
and British & Irish Lion Jonathan Davies – who has joined French giants
Clermont Auvergne.
"It's a huge honour, especially considering the people
who've captained the region,” said Owens.
“I've...
National rugby sevens preview
The National Sevens once again takes centre stage at Cardiff
Arms Park on Sunday, WRITES CARL FIELD.
Sixteen sides will contest eight first round matches, with holders
Pontypridd kicking off the defence of their crown with a clash against local rivals
Cross Keys at 10.20am.
Last year’s losing finalists Llandovery will also be hoping
to go one better this year, and they kick off their campaign against hosts
Cardiff at 12.40pm.
The eight losers in round one will then contest the Plate
competition, with the final at 6.10pm, before the Cup...
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Cardiff Blues sign prop Adam Jones
BY CARL FIELD
Pro12 side Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of Wales
and British & Irish Lions prop Adam Jones.
Front row Jones, who has made 95 appearances for Wales and
toured twice with the Lions, has put pen to paper on a deal to play his rugby
at Cardiff Arms Park this season.
“This is about a new challenge for me.” said Jones.
“At this stage in my career I want a new environment and to
really push myself.
“I've been really impressed by the set-up at Blues and the
desire to achieve in the coming years under the leadership...
Sunday, 17 August 2014
Welsh rugby friendly round up
Rugby clubs across the country continue to gear up for the
new campaign and there was no shortage of friendly action over the weekend,
WRITES CARL FIELD.
There were impressive wins in particular for Principality
Premiership sides Llandovery, Averavon, Bridgend and Cardiff.
Llandovery recorded a fine 34-15 win at Church Bank over
Pontypridd – Premiership and Swalec Cup double winners for the past two
seasons.
Tries from Shaun Mills, Rhys Williams, Sam Saul – plus a
second half brace from Richard Williams – secured the win for Llandovery,...
Wales and Lions legend Quinnell to visit Machen RFC
Wales and Lions legend Scott Quinnell will be a special
guest at Machen Rugby Club later this month.
The club has been named the overall winner of the NatWest
RugbyForce Win a Pitch Makeover competition, after receiving more than 35 per
cent of the public vote.
As a reward, they will receive a brand new pitch kit, a set
of Under Armour training tops – as well as a visit from Quinnell, on Sunday, August
31.
The NatWest RugbyForce weekend is designed to encourage club
players, coaches, supporters and volunteers to get together to help make
valuable...
Friday, 15 August 2014
Welsh Football League preview
Reigning Welsh League champions Monmouth Town begin the defence
of their Division One title with a home clash against newly promoted Cardiff
Met University tomorrow, WRITES CARL FIELD.
It is also the start of a new era for Town, who are now based
at Pen-y-Pound Stadium in Abergavenny, with manager Andrew Smith beginning his
second spell in charge of the Kingfishers.
He took over following Steve Jenkins’ departure to Merthyr
Town, while Adam Davies, Corey Jenkins and prolific marksman Dan MacDonald have
all followed Jenkins to Penydarren...
Edwards to make senior bow
Aberdare born Paul Edwards will become the latest South
Wales Rugby League Academy player to make his senior debut when he walks out
for the South Wales Scorpions first team against Gateshead Thunder on Sunday.
The 18-year old is being given his chance following
excellent performances for both the South Wales under 19 Academy side and the
Wales under 19 side who won bronze in the recent Rugby League Commonwealth
Championships held in Glasgow...
Thursday, 14 August 2014
St Mellons golfer wins West Region PGA Assistants title
Toby Hunt (St Mellons) has become the
West Region PGA Assistants’ Champion after winning a play-off against Joe
Ferguson (Celtic Manor) in the Marston’s West Region PGA Championship at The
Players Club, near Bristol.
The 21-year-old Cardiff player made a
par three on the first extra hole while Ferguson’s tee-shot ended in the trees
and he could only make four.
Both players carded one-under-par 143
after identical rounds of 73 and 70. This...
Former Wales international Hayward joins Scarlets coaching team
The Scarlets have announced that Byron Hayward will join the new-look coaching team as Defence Coach.
The former Llanelli and Wales international will take up his new role, working with new Head Coach Wayne Pivac and the coaching team at Parc y Scarlets in time for the start of the season.
Hayward, 45, has a wealth of coaching experience having coached Ebbw Vale, Sale Sharks, Dragons regional age grade sides and most recently Wales Under 20 as he took over the reins from Scarlets Scrum Coach Danny Wilson. He has joined the Scarlets from the Welsh...
Mountain Ash RFC Delighted to Help Wales Rugby League
Wales Rugby League and Mountain Ash RFC are
delighted to announce that they will be sponsoring and hosting the “Mountain
Ash Festival of Rugby League” over eight days in late August and early
September at Duffryn Pennar Park, the home of the Old Firm, Mountain Ash RFC.
The festival will comprise of two main matches over
two weekends, additional community games, along with proposed coaching in local
schools.
On Saturday August 30, Wales will take
on England at under 16 level, kick-off 2:00pm, while just over a week later, on
Sunday September...
Sunday, 10 August 2014
Welsh Football Pre-Season Round Up
Welsh
Premier outfit Carmarthen Town cruised to a 3-0 home success over neighbours
Haverfordwest County.
Liam Thomas
bagged a brace for Town in an entertaining encounter at Richmond Park.
Sasha
Walters put the home side in front early on before Thomas fired home on 26 and
57 minutes as they eased to victory.
Meanwhile, Ian
Sheridan bagged a first half brace as Bala Town continued their preparations
for the new season with a 3-0 home success over Denbigh Town who will be
playing in the Huws Gray Alliance this season after being Welsh...
WAUNARLWYDD 7 ABERAVON 59
After 22 hard minutes in which Waunarlwydd were on top and lead 7-0, Aberavon raced away to score nine tries at Roseland Road.
Full backs Howard Thomas (first half) and Jon Phillips (second
half) both scored a brace of tries with Aberavon introducing many new
young players.
Centre Dan Fox scored a goodd try that Lee Evans (though now an
Aberavon player) converted but the Wizards led 21-7 at the break.
Powerful centre Darren Ryan had a fine game and in the pack,
flanker Nathan Brown had a splendid afternoon, while...
Neath 15-15 Doncaster Knights
Welsh
Premiership outfit Neath held on to clinch a dramatic draw against the English Championship’s
newest addition Doncaster Knights in a thrilling encounter at a wet and wild
Gnoll.
But
this pre season friendly turned ugly towards the end with Neath's Lee Evans
dismissed for fighting late on, after several brawls erupted in the final ten
minutes.
Doncaster outscored
their Welsh hosts two tries to nil but Neath played the conditions better than their
English rivals and deserved to get something out of the contest.
It was
the...
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