and Swansea chiefs 'looking to sell club for £38m but will demand an extra £15m if they get promoted' By Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:10:19 +0100 Swansea City's owners are looking to sell the club for £38 million, but could increase their asking price by £!5m if they're promoted to the Premier League at the end of this season. Full Article
and Charlton manager Lee Bowyer says he is 'surprised and disappointed' by three-game touchline ban By Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:43:35 +0100 Bowyer was charged following incidents which occurred during and after Charlton's 2-1 defeat to Swansea, when Bowyer's side squandered an early lead and had penalty appeals turned down. Full Article
and Swansea City coach Cameron Toshack,attracting interest from clubs in Portugal and the Championship By Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 17:30:19 +0100 Swansea City's highly-rated coach Cameron Toshack is attracting interest from clubs in Portugal and the Championship. The coach has been hailed for developing young players. Full Article
and Swansea City and Wales dealt major blow with Joe Rodon sidelined for 'few months' with ankle injury By Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:05:49 +0000 Swansea manager Steve Cooper revealed after the 1-0 win over Cardiff that the 22-year-old will be out for two months with an ankle tendon injury. Rodon will have surgery this week. Full Article
and Ashley Young insists bird poo did NOT land in his mouth during infamous 2014 clip By Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:46:00 +0000 During a Premier League tie with Swansea City at Old Trafford, Young is seen barking orders at his United team-mates, before an object appears to enter his mouth, believed to be from a bird flying over. Full Article
and 'Norwich and Southampton enter race for Chelsea starlet Marc Guehi' By Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 09:53:29 +0000 But they face competition from Swansea, Bristol City and Nottingham Forest who all see the England under-17 World Cup winner as the missing piece of the jigsaw to seal promotion. Full Article
and West Brom and Swansea join race to sign 19-year-old Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher By Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:36:10 +0000 West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City have joined Burnley in the chase for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. The 19-year-old is expected to cut short his season-long loan at Charlton this month. Full Article
and Sam Surridge on the verge of signing new four-and-a-half-year deal at Bournemouth By Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:50:02 +0000 The 21-year-old enjoyed his short stint at Swansea where he netted seven goals in 23 games for the Swans. Eddie Howe is hoping the youngster can help them during the club's difficult period. Full Article
and Steve Cooper led England U17s to World Cup glory - now he's got Swansea on song By Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:30:54 +0000 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: When Steve Cooper pulls on his runners and lets the morning air of the Welsh coast declutter his mind, his thoughts drift back to the thrill of his first derby. Full Article
and Marcus Rashford heaps praise on 'brilliant' Dan James and backs him to get even better at Man United By Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:42:46 +0000 In-form Rashford had plenty of superlatives for the Welsh international, who signed from Swansea for around £15million, heaping praise on his attitude since he stepped foot on the training ground. Full Article
and Andy King set to leave Leicester after 16 years as midfielder agrees loan move to Huddersfield By Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:26:57 +0000 Leicester City midfielder Andy King has agreed to join Huddersfield Town on loan. The 31-year-old, who has spent his entire career at the Foxes, is out of contract in the summer. Full Article
and Chris Wilder defends Oli McBurnie and says he has 'no problem' with striker watching Swansea By Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:17:51 +0000 Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has come out in defence of Oli McBurnie after the striker was spotted taunting Cardiff fans while watching Swansea on Sunday. Full Article
and Championship promotion race: At least 10 teams in the mix after West Brom and Leeds stumbled By Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:42:14 +0000 The Championship promotion race is shaping up to be a classic as we head into the final months of the season with as many as 10 clubs still fancying their chances of going up automatically. Full Article
and Stoke 2-0 Swansea: Sam Clucas and Potters extend hot Championship form and deny Swans a top six spot By Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:54:47 +0000 ADAM LANIGAN AT THE BET365 STADIUM: Sam Clucas settled a personal score against the club he joined for £16.5m before their Premier League relegation and helped to extend Stoke's fine run. Full Article
and Francesco Guidolin backs Bruno Fernandes to be hit at Manchester United By Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:02:16 +0000 Bruno Fernandes has been backed to thrive in the Premier League by one of his most influential coaches, former Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin. Full Article
and Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland receives signed shirt from Michu who he idolised growing up By Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:40:00 +0000 As a result of his support, Michu reached out to the Borussia Dortmund star to send him a signed Brugos jersey with Haaland's name on the back. 'Wow what a legend!!' Haaland responded. Full Article
and Fulham 1-0 Swansea: Aleksandar Mitrovic makes up for a missed penalty with late winner By Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:42:01 +0000 KATE MCGREAVY AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: The Championship top scorer continued his good form with a towering header to seal a 1-0 victory for the Premier League promotion chasers. Full Article
and Federico Fernandez signs one-year contract extension at Newcastle By Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:07:26 +0000 The 31-year-old defender is the third senior player to extend his stay in a matter of days after midfielders Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie both signed contract extensions last Friday. Full Article
and Warren Gatland praises Welsh effort after South Africa semi-final defeat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:40:30 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Warren Gatland told his Wales players to hold their heads high despite the devastation of their World Cup semi-final exit to South Africa. Full Article
and England may have already played their Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 17:32:33 GMT Warren Gatland questioned whether England might have played their World Cup final a game early as Welsh interest in the Webb Ellis Trophy ended in Yokohama. Full Article
and Rugby World Cup final: Eddie Jones goes incognito as England coach watches South Africa beat Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 18:12:37 GMT Eddie Jones went undercover in Yokohoma - disguising himself as a fan of the NFL's Houston Texans as he scouted Rugby World Cup final opponents South Africa against Wales. Full Article
and Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:44:38 GMT CHRIS FOY AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. Not this World Cup campaign, but their coach and captain. Full Article
and Rugby World Cup 2019: Warren Gatland jokes that Wales should face New Zealand in a drinking game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:51:10 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Warren Gatland joked Wales would rather play a drinking game against New Zealand than play the third-fourth playoff - but says his squad will be motivated to beat them. Full Article
and RWC 2019: Wales keep their distance from haka against All Blacks after England fined £2,000 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:57:22 GMT Wales ensured they kept their distance from the haka in the build-up to their Rugby World third-place play off against New Zealand. Full Article
and New Zealand vs Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Live score and updates from bronze medal clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:05:17 GMT Warren Gatland's Welsh career ended in defeat on Friday as Wales were beaten by the All Blacks in the bronze medal match in Tokyo. Relive the match with JAMES DUTTON. Full Article
and Warren Gatland warns Wales successor Wayne Pivac not to spoil his legacy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:22:26 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE TOKYO STADIUM: Gatland will depart having won three Six Nations Grand Slams and got to two World Cup semi-finals and he hopes his work will not be wasted. Full Article
and New Zealand 40-17 Wales: Ben Smith scores two tries in Rugby World Cup third-fourth place play-off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:48:08 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE AJINOMOTO STADIUM: Tears, beers and cheers for departing stars of the game here in Japan, as several glittering eras all ended at once. Full Article
and Wayne Pivac will be confident that Wales' future is bright despite Warren Gatland departure By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:16:30 GMT Gatland compelled his successor not to 'break his heart' and ruin his legacy after the third-fourth playoff defeat. The New Zealander has set a fine platform for his fellow countryman. Full Article
and Wales suffer double blow as Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell require surgery after Rugby World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:16:59 GMT The Welsh Rugby Union announced the news, with Jonathan Davies set to be out for more than six months because of a left knee injury suffered. Rhys Patchell has a shoulder issue. Full Article
and Warren Gatland reveals he had suspicions that a former Wales international was a drugs cheat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:45:47 GMT Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has sensationally revealed he had 'suspicions' that one of his former players was a drugs cheat. He spent 12 years in charge of Wales before leaving last month. Full Article
and Warren Gatland wants 2021 Premiership Final moved back with Lions' tour starting a week later By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:46:39 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: Gatland confirmed the Lions have been to date knocked back in their attempts to convince the Premiership to move their final in 2021 by a week. Full Article
and Wales coach Wayne Pivac calls up Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl for Barbarians game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:31:23 GMT Centre Willis Halaholo and back-three player Johnny McNicholl are included in a 35-man squad for the November 30 match at the Principality Stadium as two of five uncapped players for the Welsh. Full Article
and Barbarians boss Warren Gatland reveals Cardiff clash was originally going to be his Wales swansong By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:30:28 GMT The 56-year-old finished after the Rugby World Cup and was succeeded by his fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac, who will take charge of Wales for the first time against Gatland's Barbarians. Full Article
and Ex Wales boss Warren Gatland has gate named after him at Principality Stadium in Cardiff By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:03:46 GMT The three-time Six Nations Grand Slam-winning coach, who left Wales after 12 years in charge after the World Cup, is coaching the Barbarians against his former team on Saturday. Full Article
and No rest for busy Warren Gatland as he returns to New Zealand for new Super Rugby role with Chiefs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:38:31 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Warren Gatland bid a final farewell to Wales with a special send-off match with his former flame. Full Article
and Rob Howley handed 18-month ban for betting offences that led to Wales coach Rugby World Cup exit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:07:57 GMT Sportsmail sensationally revealed that Howley had been sent home from Japan on the eve of the World Cup after a bookmaker, Betway, alerted the WRU of a rule breach. Full Article
and Rob Howley apologises for betting scandal that sent him home from Rugby World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:44:21 GMT The Wales assistant coach broke his silence on Tuesday after a three-month investigation found he had placed 363 bets over four years, including on his own team. Full Article
and Wales and British and Irish Lions full back Liam Williams 'excited' to join Scarlets from Saracens By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 22:40:59 GMT The 28-year-old has been at English and European champions Saracens since 2017, but in 2020 the full back will rejoin the Scarlets where he will earn in the region of £400,000 a year. Full Article
and British Lions and Wales centre Jonathan Davies wins the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:43:36 GMT MARCUS TOWNEND AT CHEPSTOW: Davies is currently sidelined having undergone knee surgery after being injured while playing Fiji in the World Cup. Full Article
and CHRIS FOY: Give us fewer international Tests and a French revival on the Six Nations scene in 2020 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:30:46 GMT CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: At the end of a World Cup season, players will try to muster some energy for matches in the Southern Hemisphere at a time when they should be lying on a beach. Full Article
and Wales set to name England's Junior World Championship winner Nick Tompkins in squad for Six Nations By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:34:44 GMT Wales have responded to a chronic shortage of available centres by launching a cross-border raid for another of England's uncapped junior world champions - Nick Tompkins. Full Article
and Six Nations set to stay on free-to-air TV... with BBC and ITV delivering record viewing figures By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:02:16 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The Six Nations powerbrokers are largely content with the existing deal, which is worth £90m a year between the BBC and ITV and is delivering record viewing figures. Full Article
and Sir Clive Woodward's Six Nations audit: England want to bounce back from World Cup heartbreak By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:29:37 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The 2020 Six Nations campaign will begin on Saturday, February 1 with a number of teams eyeing glory in this year's competition. Full Article
and The mean streets of Auckland provided the perfect training for former cop Wayne Pivac's new world By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:31:20 GMT SPECIAL REPORT: On the Welsh beat Wayne Pivac, the ex-Auckland copper on the streets in the 1980s, is unlikely to feel the pressure his old day-job brought against Italy. Full Article
and Shaun Edwards reveals how Welsh officials let him go and the lack of England offers despite success By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:42:01 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: It turns out that balancing on a rock perched above the waves of the Mediterranean, is not Shaun Edwards' natural habitat. Full Article
and Louis Rees-Zammit unable to make Wales debut against Italy due to a knock and lack of training By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:44:33 GMT Louis Rees-Zammit missed out on his Welsh debut this week as he has hardly been able to train due to his English exile, according to coach Wayne Pivac. The teen isn't in the Wales squad to play Italy. Full Article
and Wales prepare to fully embrace life after Warren Gatland in Six Nations opener against Italy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:42:47 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN CARDIFF: Wales often overachieved, pulled performances from nowhere... galvanised by Gatland they showed heart and fire. Now they face life after him with Pivac. Full Article
and Wales 42-0 Italy: Pivac admits Ireland will be a step up after Welsh stroll to victory against Italy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:40:40 GMT BY WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wales will be ready for a rude awakening in Dublin on Saturday - aware that Ireland will not walk on to their punches as Italy did. Full Article
and Wales call up uncapped forwards Dewi Lake and Taine Basham to Six Nations squad By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:50:37 GMT The uncapped pair have been training with the group in the last few weeks, but have now officially been drafted into the squad and will be available for selection. Full Article
and Nick Tompkins to make first Wales start in Ireland Six Nations clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:55:01 GMT The 24-year-old centre won his first cap against Italy last weekend off the bench, but did enough to prove he should start at No 13 against the Irish. Full Article