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BBC Wales Sport

February 09, 2018
Wales face Italy finale in front of record home crowd

Wales face Italy finale in front of record home crowd

Wales will play their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in front of a record crowd at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Thomas 'in great place' to lead Grenadiers at Giro

Thomas 'in great place' to lead Grenadiers at Giro

Geraint Thomas says he is "in a great place" as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May's Giro d'Italia.

Faletau suffers new injury blow with shoulder fracture

Faletau suffers new injury blow with shoulder fracture

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.

O'Sullivan cruises past Page at Crucible

O'Sullivan cruises past Page at Crucible

Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.

Scarlets sign Scotland prop Hepburn from Exeter

Scarlets sign Scotland prop Hepburn from Exeter

Scarlets sign Scotland loose-head prop Alec Hepburn from Exeter Chiefs for 2024-25.

Season finale a 'celebration' for Wrexham & Stockport - Parkinson

Season finale a 'celebration' for Wrexham & Stockport - Parkinson

Manager Phil Parkinson describes Wrexham’s final game of the season against fellow promoted side Stockport County on Saturday as a “celebration".

Bluck back as Wales make four changes for Italy

Bluck back as Wales make four changes for Italy

Wales make four changes in personnel for their must-win Women's Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Wales 'have to win' against Italy, says Cunningham

Wales 'have to win' against Italy, says Cunningham

Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales must beat Italy their final 2024 Women's Six Nations game at Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Wales have taken foot off the gas, says Evans

Wales have taken foot off the gas, says Evans

Wales forward Georgia Evans says they have taken their foot off the gas to allow the rest of the Women's Six Nations to pass them by.

Wales still have L plates as professionals - Cunningham

Wales still have L plates as professionals - Cunningham

Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales still have their "learner plates" on when it comes to professionalism.

Women's Six Nations: Final round TV coverage & fixtures

Women's Six Nations: Final round TV coverage & fixtures

England remain on course for another Grand Slam in the Women's Six Nations and you can watch all the matches live on the BBC.

Wales flanker Botham signs new Cardiff contract

Wales flanker Botham signs new Cardiff contract

Wales flanker James Botham signs a new "long-term" contract to remain at Cardiff.

Lock Jones starts for Scarlets against Sharks

Lock Jones starts for Scarlets against Sharks

Second row Morgan Jones returns for Scarlets as their only change for Friday's United Rugby Championship game at home to Sharks.

Wrexham to play Premier League pair on tour

Wrexham to play Premier League pair on tour

Wrexham will play Bournemouth, Chelsea and Vancouver Whitecaps on their summer tour to North America.

Williams backs Cullen as contract is extended

Williams backs Cullen as contract is extended

Luke Williams backs Liam Cullen to earn a new long-term contract after Swansea City trigger a one-year extension to the striker’s current deal.

Senedd inquiry backs Six Nations pay TV ban calls

Senedd inquiry backs Six Nations pay TV ban calls

Review backs calls for rugby tournament to join list of protected free-to-air live televised events.

Wales forward Hughes suffers serious knee injury

Wales forward Hughes suffers serious knee injury

Wales and Crystal Palace forward Elise Hughes is facing a significant spell on the sidelines because of a serious knee injury.

Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco

Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco

Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.

Wales to meet Gibraltar in June friendly

Wales to meet Gibraltar in June friendly

Wales will play a friendly against Gibraltar in Portugal on 6 June as part of preparations for the Nations League.

Expansion and VAR planned in Cymru Premier revamp

Expansion and VAR planned in Cymru Premier revamp

Welsh football’s Cymru Premier is set for more clubs, Friday night games and the introduction of VAR as part of the biggest shake-up in the competition’s history.

Bath sign ex-St Helens wing Grace for 2024-25

Bath sign ex-St Helens wing Grace for 2024-25

Bath sign former St Helens rugby league winger Regan Grace for next season after a spell rehabilitating with the club.

Evans seeks winning WRC run

Evans seeks winning WRC run

Elfyn Evans says he needs to start winning rallies on a more consistent basis if he is to be crowned world champion.

Three-time champion Williams beaten in first round

Three-time champion Williams beaten in first round

Three-time world champion Mark Williams becomes the sixth seeded player to be eliminated in 2024 as he loses 10-9 to China's Si Jiahui.

Scarlets' Plumtree eager to beat father's Sharks

Scarlets' Plumtree eager to beat father's Sharks

Taine Plumtree aims to claim family "bragging rights" when his Scarlets side host his father John’s Sharks team on Friday.

Cardiff and Wales flanker Jenkins to retire

Cardiff and Wales flanker Jenkins to retire

Cardiff and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will retire at the end of the season.

Cardiff begin Sala court action against Nantes

Cardiff begin Sala court action against Nantes

Cardiff City file a complaint in a French court claiming losses of more than £100m following a dispute with Nantes over striker Emiliano Sala's death.

Brain-cooling treatment for concussion trialled

Brain-cooling treatment for concussion trialled

A new brain-cooling treatment for sports-related concussion is being trialled in the professional game.

Wales host Fiji, Australia and South Africa in November

Wales host Fiji, Australia and South Africa in November

Wales will host Fiji, Australia and South Africa in the autumn international series in November in Cardiff, with two Sunday games.

Hibbard becomes Wales Rugby League chief

Hibbard becomes Wales Rugby League chief

Ex-Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard is appointed as Wales Rugby League's new chief executive officer.

Wales lock Wakley ends international career

Wales lock Wakley ends international career

Second row forward Shona Wakley is stepping away from international rugby having won 45 caps for Wales.

'The Welsh brand is strong' - FAW chief Mooney

'The Welsh brand is strong' - FAW chief Mooney

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney hopes that people from around the world will want to watch Welsh domestic football following the planned changes to the Cymru Premier.

James 'excited' fans like Best - Burnley fan Campbell

James 'excited' fans like Best - Burnley fan Campbell

Former political spin doctor Alastair Campbell tells BBC Sport Wales about the excitement Leighton James generated as a star winger for Burnley.

Russell 'gutted' for Devils after Giants defeat

Russell 'gutted' for Devils after Giants defeat

Cardiff Devils head coach Pete Russell reflects on his first season back in the Elite League after play-off defeat to Belfast Giants.

Watch: Last-gasp Ulster secure victory over Cardiff

Watch: Last-gasp Ulster secure victory over Cardiff

Ulster secure a last-gasp 19-17 win over Cardiff in their United Rugby Championship meeting at Kingspan Stadium.

Hooker Owens' memorable moments

Hooker Owens' memorable moments

Relive some memorable moments in the career of former Scarlets, Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens, who has retired from playing.

Richards targets individual Olympic success

Richards targets individual Olympic success

Matt Richards tells BBC Sport Wales he is aiming for individual success at Paris 2024 after being selected for his second Olympics.

'I love the Olympics so much I wanted to do it again'

'I love the Olympics so much I wanted to do it again'

Dan Jervis tells BBC Sport Wales he wanted to prove to himself he could realise his Olympic dream again.

Elis James' Feast of Football: Mark Hudson

Elis James' Feast of Football: Mark Hudson

Former Cardiff City captain and manager Mark Hudson joins Elis and Iwan.

Scrum V Rugby

Scrum V Rugby

Lauren, Alex and Philippa reflect on Wales' loss to France and a big Ospreys win.

Remembering Leighton James

Remembering Leighton James

Tributes from ex-Wales winger Leighton James' teammates following his passing.

Welsh boxing special

Welsh boxing special

Chris Wathan presents a Welsh boxing special ahead of Lauren Price's homecoming fight.

Former County boss speaks out against new FA Cup rules

Former County boss speaks out against new FA Cup rules

Mike Flynn discusses plans to scrap replays and Newport County's memorable Cup moments.

Former Wales and Lions prop O'Shea dies aged 83

Former Wales and Lions prop O'Shea dies aged 83

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop John O'Shea dies at the age of 83.

'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'

'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent talks about his heritage - and tattoos - that have won him so many fans in Wales during an impressive rookie season.

Price 'in good place' before world title shot

Price 'in good place' before world title shot

Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price steps up her world title preparations by sparring with former undisputed champion Chantelle Cameron.

Cymru Premier's need for change - and some love

Cymru Premier's need for change - and some love

BBC Sport Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips gives his thoughts on the Football Association of Wales' plans for the Cymru Premier.

James among 'the very best wingers' - Toshack

James among 'the very best wingers' - Toshack

Former Wales international and manager John Toshack says Leighton James was "one of the very best wingers British football has ever seen."

World Championship order of play & BBC TV schedule

World Championship order of play & BBC TV schedule

Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

Barker's Paris bid with 'well-travelled toddler'

Barker's Paris bid with 'well-travelled toddler'

Elinor Barker's Olympic preparations are very different this time as she juggles training and a two-year-old son.

Legends of Welsh Sport

Legends of Welsh Sport

A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.