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Wales Women target ‘home’ games in Six Nations

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9 years ago

January 8, 2016

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Rhys Edwards: Wales Women’s Head Coach targeting the home games

WALES WOMEN’s head coach Rhys Edwards is targeting a clean sweep of victories at the Gnoll when his side host three games in the rapidly approaching Six Nations championship in February and March.

Edwards is keen that his side build on the success of last year’s home games at St Helen’s where Wales stunned England in the opening game of the campaign.

“Over the last few seasons the girls have been fortunate enough to play in front of big crowds at Aberavon and Swansea,” said Edwards.

“The support we had in Swansea last season was tremendous and hopefully it will be the same at Neath where the Gnoll is part of Welsh rugby folklore. Hopefully the girls can create their own slice of history at one of the most iconic grounds in Welsh rugby.”

Wales will also play a friendly against defending Six Nations champions, Ireland at Ystrad Mynach on Sunday, 24th January where tickets will be available on the gate for just £5.

It will provide Edwards with one final chance to run the rule over his squad before announcing his team to tackle the Irish in the opening game of the Six Nations at Donnybrook on Saturday, 6th February.

Wales’ following two rounds will be at the Gnoll against Scotland and France before they take on England at Twickenham Stoop in round four on Friday, 11th March before the campaign concludes nine days later at home against Italy, who have held the upper hand over Wales in recent times.

Wales captain Rachel Taylor is already looking forward to the new campaign.

“These really are exciting times for the team – with some senior players stepping down from international rugby there is a great chance for new talent to prosper this season,” she said.

“We’ve placed certain expectations on ourselves and there is no doubt the home games will be key in our quest to qualify for the next World Cup. With age grade teams doing well in the Ospreys region this season, hopefully we can draw a big crowd on match days to further develop the momentum currently being witnessed in the women’s game in Wales.”

Wales Women’s Six Nations games at the Gnoll

February 2016

Sun Feb 14 14:00

Wales Women v Scotland Women

Sun Feb 28 14:00

Wales Women v France Women

Sun Mar 20 14:00

Wales Women v Italy Women

Tickets have been on sale from Monday,December 21 2015 from www.wru.wales/tickets. Tickets will be £10 for adults, £5 for students and free for U16s

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

Sport

Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.