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Playing at our plush new home has given everyone a lift

WHAT a great occasion it was last Friday night at the Swalec Stadium, it was just a shame about the end result. Read

Hits and misses when you take a rugby break

I TAKE one short Sex And The City-style break in New York – all city and no sex, I hasten to add – and miss everything. Read

Mike Powell

Twenty20 vision needs more focus

THESE are very interesting times – and not just because Glamorgan won two games in the space of 48 hours. Read

Mark Wallace

Best in the west from the players

WHAT a start. Just a fortnight into the new season and we’ve already matched last year’s win total. Read

James Corrigan

Scarlet faces all round at Stradey

Just when you think Welsh rugby has sorted itself out and has at long last realised it does not have to be the laughing stock of the world game, then along comes the board of the Llanelli Scarlets. Read

Mike Powell

We’re up and running at Glamorgan, no also-rans this time

THERE might still be doubters out there believing Glamorgan are going to be among the also-rans again this summer. Read

Be sure to cherish special souvenirs

A FRIEND of mine heading for a new life in Australia combined his farewell barbecue with a house sale that saw guests rummaging through his belongings like deranged Cash In The Attic contestants. Read

Mike Powell

Powell: I am the fittest I’ve been as a pro

JUST nine months ago I thought I would never pick up a bat and play a game of cricket again. Read

Mark Wallace

We must build on Welsh successes

IT’S been quite a winter for Welsh sport – Grand Slam glory, FA Cup and football league success and another big win for Joe Calzaghe last weekend. Read

David Hemp

Working in a world class environment

“WHAT do they know of cricket who only cricket know?” Read

Barry John

Pulling the Tigers’ tail? Great, lads!

IT was fitting that the Ospreys gained revenge for last year’s EDF final defeat to Leicester Tigers in such fine fashion. Read

Scott Quinnell

Ospreys on cue to prove their point

SO you wait 20 years for a Welsh win at Twickenham and then you get two in the same year. Read

Less haste needed over new law proposals

NEW ZEALANDERS are currently very fond of ELVs. They did provide the backdrop for Lord of the Rings, after all. But we’re not talking pointy-eared sprites on a mythical quest to find a rather important item of jewellery. Read

James Corrigan

Slam heroes facing some stiff competition

It would usually be a done deal. Wales win the Grand Slam, they win the “Team of the Year” prize. Read

William’s welcome was shameful

AMID all that excitement, drama and joy at the Millennium Stadium last Saturday was it really necessary to boo Prince William? Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Money talks on Wembley way

WHEN Cardiff City were last at Wembley, beer was sixpence a pint, and petrol was 14 pence a gallon. Read

James Corrigan

Dear John: I really wish you’d shut your mouth

LET’S get one thing clear. Contrary to what the “national” media keep suggesting, England v Ireland on the final weekend of the Six Nations will not and cannot be described as the “deciding” match of the Championship. Read

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‘We need to keep to winning ways’

THIS, without doubt, is a huge weekend for Cardiff Devils. Read

Why Welsh rugby should be glad that Shane rode into town

WHEN Alan Ladd rode off into the sunset in the film of Jack Schaefer’s classic western, little Joey was left hollering, “Come back Shane!” Read

Rugby’s Wales’ forum for fun

Wales’ match with Italy provides an antidote to the stereotype of the miserable Welsh whinger Read

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