Tag: Wales
Wales name squad for Autumn Nations Series as Dewi Lake retains captaincy | Rugby Union News
Wales boss Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in a 35-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series with Dewi Lake retaining the captaincy. New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Blair Murray – he qualifies for Wales via his mother – and Gloucester’s former England U20 lock Freddie Thomas have both made the squad ahead of games…
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Wales 1 – 0 Montenegro
Harry Wilson maintained his scoring streak for Wales as a 1-0 Nations League win over Montenegro saw manager Craig Bellamy create Welsh football history. Bellamy became the first Wales manager to be unbeaten in his first four games as his side stayed two points behind Group B4 leaders Turkey, 4-2 winners in Iceland. Wilson has…
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Iceland 2 – 2 Wales
Wales let a two-goal lead slip as Iceland stormed back to force a deserved 2-2 Nations League draw in Reykjavik. Brennan Johnson maintained his remarkable scoring streak and Harry Wilson was also on target as Wales established a commanding interval advantage. But Iceland substitute Logi Tomasson turned the game in the space of three second-half…
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Sir Mark Cavendish excited to race as Knight Commander after receiving knighthood from Prince of Wales | Cycling News
Sir Mark Cavendish is relishing the prospect of racing as a Knight Commander as he received a knighthood at Windsor Castle. The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man finished this season with a record-breaking 35th career Tour stage win in what he said would “likely” be his last race. However, he has postponed retirement before,…
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WXV: Australia 37-5 Wales – Visitors suffer heavy defeat in opener in Cape Town | Rugby Union News
Wales were overpowered by Australia as their WXV campaign opened with a heavy 37-5 defeat in Cape Town. Hooker Carys Phillips crashed over from a driving line-out after 31 minutes to cancel out Layne Morgan’s sniping score and tie the game at 5-5. But it was one-way traffic after Australia prop Eva Karpani brushed aside…
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Montenegro 1 – 2 Wales
Wales claimed their first win under Craig Bellamy with a 2-1 Nations League success over Montenegro on a rain-lashed night in Niksic. Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson gave Wales a dream start with a quickfire double inside three minutes. Moore’s opener was timed at 37 seconds – Wales’ fastest goal since 2003 – and ended…
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Wales reporter notebook: Craig Bellamy brings optimism but knows he must get Wales to the World Cup and the Euros | Football News
Craig Bellamy wants an ‘identity’ for his team, but the ultimate aim is the same – to qualify for the major tournaments and be at the World Cup and Euros party, writes Geraint Hughes. So the long-term plan of getting to the World Cup in 2026 and then also a ‘home’ Euros in 2028 is…
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State of Origin: New South Wales beat Queensland in fiery decider in Brisbane | Rugby League News
New South Wales scored two late tries to beat Queensland 14-4 and win a fiery State of Origin decider in Brisbane for the first time since 2005. Blues coach Michael Maguire celebrated a series victory in his first season in charge as his side rallied from trailing 4-2 as late as the 61st minute at…
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Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers: Republic of Ireland stun France as Jess Fishlock breaks Wales scoring record in Kosovo win | Football News
Republic of Ireland picked up their first win in Euro 2025 qualifying with a 3-1 victory over France in Cork. The home side opened the scoring in the 66th minute when Leanne Kiernan picked out Denise O’Sullivan, who was able to take a touch and fire into the bottom corner before Julie-Ann Russell doubled their…
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Craig Bellamy: Former Wales captain Bellamy succeeds Rob Page as national team manager | Football News
Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager. Bellamy succeeds Rob Page – who was sacked last month – after turning down the opportunity to stay at Burnley under new manager Scott Parker. He has signed a contract until 2028. Senior FAW (Football Association of Wales) figures including chief executive Noel Mooney and technical director David…
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