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Wales and Scots weigh up Euro bid

10:20pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

The Welsh and Scottish football associations could enter into a joint bid for the 2016 European Championships after both confirmed "tentative’’ talks over co-hosting the event had taken place.

Macca's still none the wiser

ANXIOUS WAIT: Enzo Maccarinelli

1:08pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

ENZO Maccarinelli has travelled to London ahead of his WBO cruiserweight title shot on Saturday night, still none the wiser as to who he will be facing.

Davies excited by talented Dragons

TERRIFIC TALENT: Wales Under-20s head coach Phil Davies believes there is a core of promising young players at the Dragons

12:30pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

WALES Under-20s head coach Phil Davies believes there is a core of bright young talent in the Dragons region that can become the backbone of a successful senior side.

Sweet: Camaraderie key to Dragons U-20s' glory

EASTERN PROMISE: Dragons Under-20s skipper Ashley Sweet, seen playing for Cross Keys, said team spirit was essential to success

12:10pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

THERE were two clear aims for the Dragons Under-20s coaching team this season – development and winning the region’s first piece of silverware.

Jones Heineken boost for Dragons

BACK IN ACTION: Dragons lock Adam Jones is set to return for the Dragons in next week's home clash with Toulouse

11:28am Wednesday 3rd December 2008

THE Newport Gwent Dragons have received a boost with lock Adam Jones set to return to action for next week’s home Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse.

County to appeal Hillier ruling

APPEAL: Newport County's legal battle with Ian Hillier is set to continue

11:15am Wednesday 3rd December 2008

NEWPORT County’s legal battle with Ian Hillier is set to continue with chairman Chris Blight confirming that the club has launched an appeal against last month’s ruling in favour of their former captain.

Ringo returns to Gwent Valleys

RINGO'S RETURN: Mark Ring is new backs coach at Cross Keys

10:58am Wednesday 3rd December 2008

CROSS Keys have appointed Mark Ring as backs coach, ending the former Wales ace’s long, frustrating wait to get back on the training paddock.

Wales will get better – de Villiers

FAMILIAR FOES: Wales will face South Africa in the 2011 World Cup

10:20am Wednesday 3rd December 2008

SOUTH Africa coach Peter de Villiers has backed Wales to go from “strength to strength” under Warren Gatland after this week’s draw for the 2011 World Cup paired the two nations together.

Andrew backs England to bounce back

6:20am Wednesday 3rd December 2008

ELITE rugby director Rob Andrew today backed Martin Johnson and his under-fire coaching staff to revive England's fortunes - but he warned it would be a "long-term process’’.

Cup extends Heineken sponsorship deal

10:20pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008

THE European Rugby Cup have agreed an improved four-year deal with sponsors Heineken, it was announced today.



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