This was billed as 'Judgement Day' and in many ways that is exactly what it was for the ailing Welsh regional rugby. Sports promoters often suffer delusions of grandeur when advertising their wares but inadvertently they, for once, hit the nail on the head.
Monday 19 December 2011
Talking Football: The backdrop is the most bitter rivalry in English football, two cities with an acute mutual dislike
Saturday 17 December 2011
There never seems to be a shortage of teenage superstars in the modern game, especially in the Netherlands, a country famed for its remarkable production line of supreme prospects. But scratch beyond the hype and natural excitement young players attract, and the truth is few are consistently good enough to have earned such a reputation so early.
Wednesday 14 December 2011
Phil Brown has been sacked by Preston North End after just 11 months in the job.
Wednesday 07 December 2011
Under-21 manager thinks new national centre will help England end their 45-year trophy drought
Thursday 01 December 2011
The numbers of teams offering men the chance to play full 11-a-side football is dropping, figures released by the Football Association today will show, with more than 1600 sides disappearing across the country in the last three years alone.
Saturday 06 August 2011
As the new season kicks-off, follow the action with match commentaries, live scores and team news from across the Championship and League One.
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Newcastle's pursuit of Swansea defender Neil Taylor has taken a new twist with the news that his situation has been referred to the Barclays Premier League.
Friday 01 July 2011
International rugby league is to be played for the first time at the new Wembley Stadium. The ground, whose predecessor last staged a Test in 1997, is to host a double-header on 5 November, with England playing Australia and Wales taking on New Zealand in the Four Nations.
Tuesday 07 June 2011
Swansea have confirmed the signing of striker Danny Graham from Watford for a club-record fee.
Tuesday 07 June 2011
Newcastle have made an undisclosed bid for Swansea left-back Neil Taylor.
Saturday 14 May 2011
Friday 06 May 2011
Luton Town virtually booked their place in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final when they cruised to a 3-0 win in their semi-final first leg against Wrexham last night.
Thursday 05 May 2011
The troubled Welsh club face Luton this evening needing a return to League football more than most
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