Swansea and South West Wales News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Martial arts sisters fight for health 'lifeline'
Annarose and Lili-Rose want to ?change the narrative? about what it means to be neurodiverse.
Death metal helps to inspire land artist
Man who has created thousand of temporary land art pieces uses death metal for inspiration.
Fears people could die as minor injury service cut
Plans to only open a minor injuries unit in the day are described as "devastating".
Wales' papers: Foden abuse row and 'barbaric' stabbing
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Ipswich's McKenna and Wales' Bellamy 'cut from same cloth'
Wes Burns says there are several similarities between Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy.
Bulls charge to bonus-point win over Ospreys
Bulls continued their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point win over Ospreys.
Davies double helps Scarlets claim win in Cardiff
Scarlets continue their Welsh capital love affair as they defeat Cardiff 25-19 to claim a fifth successive URC win at the Arms Park.
Iceland opening shows Wales are on track - Moore
Wales striker Kieffer Moore believes the first half against Iceland showed everything they are trying to achieve under new boss Craig Bellamy.
GB trail NZ 2-0 after opening America's Cup races
Great Britain lose both of their opening races to New Zealand on day one of the America's Cup in Barcelona.
Flanker Griffiths outlines 'rare' condition
Dragons flanker Ollie Griffiths reveals he is suffering from a rare condition after being diagnosed with a tumour on his spine.
Surprise Kolisi visit inspires Wales to victory
Wales were inspired to victory over Japan in WXV2 after a surprise visit from South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi.
Wales avoid relegation with first win in WXV2
Watch highlights as Wales avoid relegation from WXV2 with a comfortable 19-10 win against Japan.
Pressure grows on Cunningham as losses mount
Pressure is building on Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham ahead of what is becoming a make or break Test against Japan.
George injury news 'better than first feared'
Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham allays injury concerns surrounding fly-half Lleucu George.
Wales fall to second loss of WXV against Italy
Watch highlights as Wales fail to break down a strong Italy defence in their second game of WXV 2 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Bellamy 'pleased' with Wales despite Iceland draw
Craig Bellamy is pleased with Wales' performance in their 2-2 Nations League draw with Iceland - despite throwing away a 2-0 half-time lead.
Wales outclass Japan to finish WXV2 on a high
Wales ran out comfortable winners against Japan to salvage some pride in their WXV2 campaign.
Mooney 'gutted' with Wales U21s blunder as Jones promises review
Wales Under-21s manager Matty Jones will review the paperwork error that saw six players ruled out of their crucial Euro loss to Czechia, but will not point fingers.
Cymru Premier round-up: TNS return to winning ways
A full round-up of the latest Cymru Premier action.
Wales sacking 'hard to take' as Page looks to future
Robert Page discusses coming to terms with being sacked by Wales and his hopes for the future in management.
Devils suffer Challenge Cup defeat to Panthers
Nottingham Panthers secured victory over Cardiff Devils in the Challenge Cup.
Champion Humphries ends Clayton?s World Grand Prix run
Defending champion Luke Humphries beats 2021 winner Jonny Clayton 3-1 to move into the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
Former Wales coach Bowring dies aged 70
Former Wales and London Welsh coach Kevin Bowring, who was born and bred in Neath, has died at the age of 70.
Scarlets prop Thomas retains Wales hopes
Scarlets prop Henry Thomas says he retains his Wales ambitions after joining Dwayne Peel's side this season.
Wales U21s players ruled out by admin issue
Wales Under-21s will be without key players against the Czech Republic, including senior international Rubin Colwill because of an admin error.
Bulls charge to bonus-point win over Ospreys
Bulls continued their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point win over Ospreys.
McKenna prepared to beat Polastri 'by any means'
Welsh strawweight Cory McKenna says she is determined to put the "heartbreak" of her last defeat behind her against Julia Polastri.
Difficult second camp? Bellamy tunes up Wales revival
Craig Bellamy hopes to build on an 'exciting' start to his Wales tenure as his second camp takes the team to Iceland.
Wales prop Brown back as Dragons host Lions
Wales prop Leon Brown is back for Dragons to face Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Sunday in Newport.
Williams available for Wales' autumn campaign
Wales full-back Liam Williams confirms he will be available for the autumn internationals in November.
Newport without Townsend for Harrogate trip
Newport County goalkeeper Nick Townsend has earned a call-up to the Antigua and Barbuda squad, meaning he will miss the Exiles' trip to Harrogate Town.
Dragons sign Ospreys prop Jones on loan
Dragons sign Ospreys prop Cameron Jones on loan and he is set to make his debut in the United Rugby Championship game against Lions on Sunday.
URC highlights: Cardiff 19-25 Scarlets
Watch highlights as Scarlets earned victory over Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship at the Arms Park.
URC highlights: Ospreys 19-29 Bulls
Watch highlights as Ospreys are beaten by the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Wales boss Bellamy not 'sugar-coating' Iceland draw
Craig Bellamy is pleased with Wales' performance, despite losing a 2-0 lead against Iceland to draw 2-2 in the Nations League.
Feast of Football: Life in the Red Wall away in Montenegro
Feast of Football gives a flavour of life in the Red Wall in Montenegro where the rain was "biblical".
Football Daily
Chappers speaks to the former Wales manager for the first time after losing his job.
Allen does what only he can do ? Rodon
Wales defender Joe Rodon says the squad are "delighted" with the return of midfielder Joe Allen.
Caps for Wales? forgotten female footballers
Wales? forgotten female footballers have been officially recognised at an emotional ceremony in Cardiff.
Scrum V
Lauren, Alex and Jamie are joined by rugby player turned mountaineer Ed Jackson.
Iconic: The Rise of the Women in Red
Jess Fishlock takes us through the journey of Wales Women's international football team.
Scrum V
Christian Wade assesses Louis Rees-Zammit's hopes of making it in the NFL.
Feast Of Football
Ash, Katie and Nathan chat to the Wales squad before their Nations League double-header.
Scrum V
Scrum V visit Gloucester to chat with the Welsh players pulling the strings at Kingsholm.
Norrington-Davies' new Wales start after injury torment
Rhys Norrington-Davies has opened up on his two-year international absence through injury after being recalled to the Wales squad.
Gwalia United aiming for WSL 'within five years'
Gwalia United general manager Trystan Bevan says he believes the club can gain promotion to the Women?s Super League (WSL) in "three to five years".
Lost boys taking second chance in Cardiff back row
Cardiff's back-row trio of Ben Donnell, Alun Lawrence and Dan Thomas are thriving having witnessed first hand the brutal side of professional rugby.
Lloyd joins McLaren for upcoming F1 Academy season
Welsh teenager Ella Lloyd joins the McLaren Driver Development programme.
Euro qualification could take Welsh game to 'stratospheric heights'
Former captain Laura McAllister says women?s football in Wales could be taken to ?stratospheric heights? if the national team can qualify for Euro 2025.
Riza makes case for Cardiff job ? but what do experts say?
Pundits have had their say on whether or not Omer Riza should land the Cardiff City job on a permanent basis.
History-makers TNS make a point in Fiorentina loss
The New Saints manager Craig Harrison believes the Welsh side showed they deserve their historic place in the Uefa Conference League group stage despite 2-0 defeat in Florence.
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.