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Tiger Woods to play sixth Ryder Cup after captain hands him wild card

Editor — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:26:41 +0000

• Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Ricky Fowler selected
• Colin Montgomerie welcomes Woods' inclusion

John Toshack set to resign as Wales manager within next 48 hours

Editor — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:49 +0000

• Manager feels he has taken the side as far as he can
• Team have lost six of their last nine matches

John Toshack unhappy as Montenegro add insult to Wales’ injury

Editor — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:12:26 +0000

This article was written by Stuart James at Stadion Pod Goricom, Podgorica, for guardian.co.uk on Friday 3rd September 2010 20.58 UTC

After all the fuss beforehand about Uefa’s choice of referee, John Toshack was left to reflect on a chastening night when the nationality of the officials was the least… Continue Reading

John Toshack attacks appointment of Greek referee for Montenegro game

Editor — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:34 +0000

• 'The referee is from just a breaststroke down the river'
• Milorad Pekovic's comments disappoint the Wales manager

Magners League’s expansion threatens to ‘burn out’ players

Editor — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:00 +0000

Ospreys coach Sean Holley is warning that the Magners League, with two Italian sides joining in, will lengthen injury lists

Shane sets World Cup goal

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:36:54 +0000

Shane Williams has set his sights on impressing for a successful Wales side at the 2011 World Cup. The Ospreys flyer is targeting a third World Cup appearance having also been selected as third-choice scrum-half in 2003 and as a first-choice wing four years later.

Williams, who is the country’s… Continue Reading

Wales in resounding 5-1 win over Luxembourg

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:56:14 +0000

Wales beat Luxembourg 5-1 at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, in the friendly international match.

Wales began the match with new cap Steve Morison up front alongside 50 cap winner Robert Earnshaw. The team had been forced into a late change when Spurs’ Gareth Bale cried-off in the morning with a… Continue Reading

Sensational football season for Coleg Gwent students

Editor — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:54:42 +0000

A Coleg Gwent football team is celebrating the end of a fantastic year after triumphing with a series of national and regional wins.

The Crosskeys Campus team recently scooped the title of British Colleges League Champions after finishing top of the league. Coleg Gwent’s Usk Campus men’s football team also… Continue Reading

Coleg Gwent sports students volunteer their expertise

Editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:35:52 +0000

What makes a good sports coach or teacher? Could you lead others and motivate a team? Coleg Gwent sports students recently got the opportunity to find out when they volunteered with Caerphilly Sports Development Department.

Crosskeys Campus sports students working towards their Community Sports Leaders Award helped lead competitions for… Continue Reading

Caerphilly Castle Juniors FC completes Welsh FA scheme

Editor — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:51:02 +0000

Caerphilly Castle Juniors Football Club has been recognised in the FAW’s Club Accreditation scheme.

Seventeen other clubs from the Gwent area also achieved accreditation including Ebbw Vale Town Junior FC – which achieved a bronze level.

The Club Accreditation Scheme, sponsored by McDonald’s, forms part of the Welsh Football Trust’s… Continue Reading

Coleg Gwent students selected for British Colleges Cup rugby

Editor — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:39:46 +0000

Five talented sports students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus represented Wales recently when they were selected to play in the British Colleges Cup rugby tournament.

First year National Diploma Sport and NVQ level 3 Achieving Excellence in Sport students Gareth Kemp, Jamie Sollis, Cameron Regan, Rhys Francis and Sam Bevan… Continue Reading

Caerphilly bowlers to play for Wales in Commonwealth Games

Editor — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:38:49 +0000

Caerphilly bowlers Martin Selway and Marc Wyatt are among the first athletes to be chosen to represent Wales at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Martin, 46, and Marc, 32, who both live in the Caerphilly area and play for Caerphilly Town Bowling Club, have been picked to play for… Continue Reading

Caerphilly RFC relegated after Blackwood hammering

Editor — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:02:16 +0000

UWIC are all-but-confirmed as champions of Division One East – despite not taking to the field last weekend.

With the students out-of-action, second-placed Llanharan had the chance to close the gap at the top to two points heading in to the final weeks of the season.

But they were smashed… Continue Reading

Swimming success for Coleg Gwent students

Editor — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:56:11 +0000

A group of Independent Living Skills (ILS) students have had success at a regional swimming gala recently.

The 14 students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus took home nine gold, four silver and nine bronze medals at the International Pool in Cardiff.

They competed against youngsters from 12 other organisations involved… Continue Reading

WRU Senior Women’s regional competition 2nd round

Editor — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:13:19 +0000

The Dragons and Scarlets will be out to protect their unbeaten starts in the second round of the WRU Senior Women’s Regional competition on Wednesday.

In its first season, the competition was created as a stepping stone from club rugby to international Under 20s and senior rugby. Each of the… Continue Reading

Caerphilly shooting pair on target in Delhi

Editor — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:00:20 +0000

Two Caerphilly shooting stars are aiming high in this year’s Commonwealth Games – with their latest tournament in Delhi keeping them bang on target.

Mal Allen and Elena Allen, from Abercarn, recently returned from India where they took part in the Commonwealth Shooting Federation Championship (CSFC).

Team Wales finished equal… Continue Reading

Coleg Gwent student’s trampolining success

Editor — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:00:22 +0000

A Coleg Gwent student who beat competitors from all over Wales to win the Under 19 Trampolining Championships is hoping to repeat his success at the British Colleges Sport (BCS) National Championships.

Earlier this year 16-year-old Dan Jones, of Blackwood, celebrated winning the U19 Welsh Trampolining Championships at the Welsh… Continue Reading

Darts success for Barrie Bates

Editor — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:14:41 +0000

Bedlinog dart player Barrie Bates won his first tournament since 2006 with a narrow 6-5 defeat of Denis Ovens in Saturday’s Players Championship final.

The Welshman picked up three titles and reached the UK Open four years ago in his most successful period of form and, having overcome his foot… Continue Reading

Hook double completes Italian job

Editor — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:09:20 +0000

A second half brace of tries by James Hook and an 18 point haul by Stephen Jones ensured Wales completed their Italian job with a 33-10 victory at the Millennium Stadium.

Italy were their usual nuggetty selves, bringing a limited game plan to Cardiff. Wales made several basic errors in… Continue Reading

Ryan Jones: We owe the fans

Editor — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:38:31 +0000

Ryan Jones reckons Wales owe their fans a big display in the RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy today at the Millennium Stadium.

Jones returns to lead the Dragons after missing the defeat in Ireland last weekend with a calf injury.

But the Wales skipper admits Warren Gatland’s men have… Continue Reading

Ruthless Ireland expose Wales

Editor — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:50:25 +0000

Ireland showed their ruthless streak to condemn Wales to their first defeat at Croke Park in the RBS 6 Nations.

Wales went to Dublin having won the only previous encounter at the Dublin citedel but the men in green took every opportunity to come their way to keep their championship… Continue Reading

Williams takes over Wales captaincy

Editor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:04:31 +0000

Martyn Williams will captain Wales in the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday as injured squad captain Ryan Jones has withdrawn and is replaced at No 8 by Gloucester’s Gareth Delve.

Delve is one of three changes to the starting line-up with Scarlets and British… Continue Reading

Heartbreaking defeat for Wales against France

Editor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:44:16 +0000

Wales came agonizingly close to pulling off another stunning second half comeback before seeing their hope of glory snatched away in an enthralling encounter at the Millennium Stadium.

For the second game in a row, Wales surrendered a huge halftime lead but although they were able to come back from… Continue Reading

Wales make five changes for France match

Editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:10:18 +0000

Wales have made five changes, one positional, to the starting line-up who defeated Scotland at the Millennium Stadium nine days ago for the RBS 6 Nations visit of France to the Cardiff ground this Friday night.

Blues scrum half Richie Rees replaces his regional rival Gareth Cooper for his first… Continue Reading

Peel called into Wales squad

Editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:07:52 +0000

Dwayne Peel has been called into Wales’ RBS 6 Nations squad preparing for Friday night’s clash with France at the Millennium Stadium (kick-off 8pm).

The Sale Sharks scrum half proved his fitness after coming through 80-minutes of rugby during Sales 19-10 defeat to Leeds last Friday and replaces Scarlet Martin… Continue Reading

WRU statement: Andy Powell

Editor — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:01:02 +0000

The Wales national squad management team has confirmed back row forward Andy Powell will be removed from the Welsh 35-man RBS 6 Nations squad with immediate effect.

Powell was arrested by South Wales Police Sunday morning and has since been charged with drink driving and, after discussions with the player… Continue Reading

Gatland: “We still have work to do”

Editor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:49:15 +0000

Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits his side still have work to do until he is really happy, but winning the match against Scotland in such dramatic fashion was thrilling, even for someone of his experience.

Wales coach Warren Gatland said: “That was one of the most amazing games I’ve… Continue Reading

Wales win thriller in Cardiff

Editor — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:23:13 +0000

Wales won their first match in this season’s RBS Six Nations championship in the most dramatic fashion, finishing 31-24 winners in Cardiff.

Wales produced an incredible second-half comeback to beat Scotland in a thrilling Six Nations match. Wing wizard Shane Williams scored in injury-time to pull off an amazing fight-back… Continue Reading

Martyn Williams has warned Wales not to be stung by Scotland

Editor — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:58:11 +0000

The British Lions flanker faces Glasgow back-row trio – Kelly Brown, John Barclay and Johnny Beattie – in Cardiff. And he knows the Scottish swarm must be stopped if Wales are to get their Six Nations bid back on track.

Williams, 34, said: “They’re an explosive unit who are well… Continue Reading

Wales suffer opening day defeat

Editor — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:08:59 +0000

Wales slumped to an opening Six Nations 30-17 defeat to England at Twickenham. Adam Jones and James Hook may have scored second half tries but it was too little, too late for Warren Gatland’s men.

Wales had hoped to record a fourth successive championship defeat over their arch rivals. But… Continue Reading

Flutey ruled out of Wales – England game

Editor — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:24:22 +0000

England centre Riki Flutey has been ruled out of Saturday’s RBS Six Nations clash against Wales, with Leicester’s Toby Flood coming in to replace him.

Flutey, 29, suffered a thigh injury in training on Thursday.Flood takes the 12 shirt while Bath’s uncapped rugby league convert Shontayne Hape is promoted to… Continue Reading

Williams wins hooking berth for Twickenham

Editor — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:02:51 +0000

Gareth Williams will make his third start for Wales when Warren Gatland’s side travel to Twickenham to face England on Saturday (kick-off 5.00pm) in the RBS 6 Nations opener.

The Cardiff Blues hooker will win his eighth cap in what will be his first appearance since featuring on Wales’ victorious… Continue Reading

Green light for Lee Byrne

Editor — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:35:30 +0000

Wales have been boosted by the news that full back Lee Byrne’s two-week ban has been over turned which means he will be available for selection for the opening round of the RBS 6 Nations championship on Saturday.

An Independent Appeal Committee sitting in Glasgow today, allowed the appeal brought… Continue Reading

Treharris RFC launch new girls side

Editor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:30:17 +0000

Treharris are hoping to create their own slice of history this Friday when they launch their own Girls team for the very first time. The Treharris RFC are starting this exciting new chapter in the club’s history at Treharris Boys and Girls club, in Forest Road, at 6pm.

The club… Continue Reading

Warren Gatland announces Six Nations squad

Editor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:24:23 +0000

Wales have selected a 35-man squad for the 2010 RBS Six Nations Championship which includes four uncapped players.

Young Ospreys backs Tom Prydie and Kristian Phillips join Blues scrum-half Richie Rees and Saracens prop Rhys Gill as the latest additions to the national cause.

The four debutants are backed up… Continue Reading

Caerphilly smashed 69-3 in Swalec Cup by Swansea

Editor — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:06:12 +0000

Caerphilly Rugby Club crashed out of the Swalec Cup second round on Saturday after being thumped 69-3 by Swansea.

The Cheesemen, who recently welcomed back Phil Ager as head coach, had 11 tries scored against them by an impressive Swansea at St Helen’s.

Swansea wing Leigh Bevan sprinted in the… Continue Reading

Glasgow end Dragons’ Euro hopes

Editor — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:44:43 +0000

Glasgow Warriors and Newport Gwent Dragons fought out a thrilling basement battle in Pool 2 on Friday night, with the home side running in 29-25 winners.

With both sides out of contention for a quarter-final berth, their only hope of continuing their European season beyond next weekend came with the… Continue Reading

Blues pair sign new deals

Editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:11:37 +0000

Cardiff Blues duo Jamie Roberts and John Yapp have signed contract extensions with the region to keep them with the Blues until 2013. Roberts has signed a dead that will keep him with in Cardiff until 2013 and he said: “I’m delighted to have signed a new contract with the… Continue Reading

Big freeze causes mayhem

Editor — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:54:54 +0000

Freezing temperatures again plagued the Swalec Leagues with the vast majority of games being postponed due to frozen pitches with only four games being played.

Scarlets repel late Dragons surge

Editor — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:11:05 +0000

The Scarlets ended Newport Gwent Dragons's unbeaten run at Rodney Parade this season in the Magners League with a 9-14 victory built around a heroic defensive display.