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March 9, 2012
Devils confident of carrying form

After back-to-back wins, the Cardiff Devils are hoping to stick to their winning ways in Saturday's match versus Coventry Blaze.

Cardiff hockey fans will be reminded of things beyond sport when the Devils meet Coventry Blaze in the Bay tomorrow evening.

A minute’s silence is scheduled before the match for Todd Dutiaume, player-coach of the Fife Flyers, whose wife Kelly, 38, died suddenly at the end of last month while pregnant with twins.
The Devils will also stage a bucket collection for funds to support the family with help from Kate Lyle, wife of goalie Steve Lyle, and others among the players’ wives and girlfriends.

March 9, 2012
From desk job to disc jockey

John Peel gifted student John Osborne 150 records after he won a competition on the late DJ's legendary radio show.

In 2002 Peel touched the life of a young student living in Norwich. John Osborne won a competition on Peel’s Radio One show and his prize was a box of 150 records from Peel’s own shed, all sent to Peel by bands who hoped he would champion their music.

Radio legend, John Peel, inspired generations of listeners during his 40-year career. After his death in 2004, tributes flooded in from bands like The Undertones, Pulp and The Smiths, who had all been championed by Peel in their early days. 

March 7, 2012
Wales to face refreshed Italy on Saturday

Italy are set to make seven changes for their Six Nations tie against Wales on Saturday as Bergamasco and Burton return for the Azzurri.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made seven changes for the Azzurri’s clash against Wales with the relegation of Tobias Botes to the bench in favour of Kris Burton.

Saturday’s fixture also sees the return of Mirco Bergamasco to the left wing to reach his 86th cap with Luke McLean moving to the right. Bergamasco will not however take over kicking duties as he has done in the past with Burton taking up the responsibility.

March 6, 2012
Enter the Dragons: Wales's first and only gay football team

The Dragons aim to tackle homophobia in football by building a network for gay-friendly teams across the United Kingdom.

Homophobia in football has been a contentious subject in recent years but one Cardiff team are offering a solution to lesbian, gay or bisexual players who may fear ‘coming out’ to their team mates.

February 17, 2012
Nuclear disarmament no longer a priority in Wales

Emily Davies explores the Welsh reaction to nuclear weapons

Fifty years ago this week a speech made by a man called Robert McNamara sent chills down the spine of people everywhere.

In February 1962 at the height of the Cold War, McNamara, the US Secretary of Defence, warned the world of the state of mutual assured destuction where the use of nuclear weapons on either side would result in annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.

February 7, 2012
Tiger Bay Brawlers

Jenny Moseley runs through her latest outing as part of the Roller Derby team Tiger Bay Brawlers.

February 3, 2012
Get your skates on

Liz Day profiles the Cardiff Bay Brawlers, Roller Derby exponents and one of Cardiff's fastest growing sports teams.

“I haven't had any injuries. Yet,” said veteran member of the Cardiff roller derby team, Jenny Moseley.

This is surprising because roller derby is a fast, furious, and at times brutal, full-contact sport.

Teams are usually all-female and each match, known as a bout, lasts for 60 minutes. During a bout, the attacking player from each team must battle her way through a pack of blockers, to score points for each lap she manages to complete.

March 23, 2011
Bale calls for high spirits

Wales star Gareth Bale has called for the Welsh fans to summon up the spirit of 2002 and roar Wales to victory against England at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, as the Gary Speed revolution begins.

Wales star Gareth Bale has called for the Welsh fans to summon up the spirit of 2002 and roar Wales to victory against England at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, as the Gary Speed revolution begins.


The former Whitchurch High School pupil was at the Millennium Stadium when Mark Hughes' Wales defeated Italy 2-1. He has since been  hailed by England boss Fabio Capello as the best left-sided player in the world, and can't wait to run out in front of a full house in his home town for this weekends qualifier.

March 22, 2011
City-slicker revives iconic name

Sleek and chic just like its legendary namesake, the Citroën DS3 is  making strides to revive past glory with a very modern edge.

CUSTOMISATION is the new chic, if Citroën’s DS3 is anything to go by. From a choice of zebra-stripe roofing to polka-dot floor mats the three door hatchback matches class with personality to attract boy racers and young professional madams alike.

A relaunch of the 1955 DS series, the DS3 is an attempt to call on the power of its past appeal despite an "anti-retro" label given to it from Citroën in a series of TV adverts.

March 11, 2011
Guys and Dolls at the New Theatre

Scoundrels and missionaries collide in this spirited performance

Director: Peter Rowe
Musical Director: Greg Palmer
Choreographer: Francesca Jaynes

Guys and Dolls is an energetic and entertaining production which sees the worlds of the Salvation Army missionary and the lowlife craps player collide on the streets of New York with comical consequences.

Cast members double up as the onstage musicians to provide a welcome change from the traditional formula.

The all-singing, all-dancing guys and dolls leave audience members feeling the urge to get up and join in.

March 1, 2011
Hockey player's 300-mile charity dribble

To walk 300 miles from Cardiff to Grimsby would be a feat in itself, but one Wales hockey player is taking things a step further .. .

To walk 300 miles from Cardiff to Grimsby would be a feat in itself, but one Wales hockey player is taking things a step further.

Robert Trem, 19, set off from Sophia Gardens this morning and will spend the next 15 days dribbling a hockey ball from coast to coast in an effort to raise £2,000 for Comic Relief.

He began in Cardiff, where he spends his summer playing for the national hockey team, and hopes to travel 20 miles a day in order to reach the Lincolnshire town in time for Red Nose Day on March 18.

February 15, 2011
Ryan Day faces Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Welsh Open

WELSH snooker player Ryan Day will take on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Welsh Open tomorrow after beating Jimmy White by four frames to nil in just 48 minutes.

WELSH snooker player Ryan Day will take on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Welsh Open tomorrow after beating Jimmy White by four frames to nil in just 48 minutes.

This victory will be particularly sweet for Day, who was born in Pontycymer, since he has come through a very bad run of form that led to him dropping out of the top 16, winning just two matches in the first 11 ranking event tournaments.

"Last week I couldn't hit a barn door in practice, but I played well today," said Day.

February 4, 2011
6 Nations Preview: England

England displayed some genuine potential in the Autumn internationals, including a 35-18 dismissal of Australia. Can they build on it in the 6 Nations?

England displayed some genuine potential in the Autumn internationals, including a 35-18 dismissal of Australia.


But England face a challenge before their Six Nations campaign has even started, with injury to their captain, Lewis Moody.


It is a big blow to England coach Martin Johnson, as Moody’s influential leadership and dominating presence will be greatly missed from the starting XV.

February 4, 2011
6 Nations: The Best XV

Simply the best - our pick of the top XV since 5 Nations became 6

After 11 years of fantastic competition, many players have caught the eye. Here we select our 'Best XV':

1 - Gethin Jenkins (Wales) The prop made his debut back in 2003, but became a key figure in Wales's 2005 Grand Slam season. Has gone on to become arguably the best loose-head in the world, renowned for his strong scrummaging and dynamic play around the field.