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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

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

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

‘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

Wales’ revival still to face its toughest tests

THE game against Ireland has shaped up to be Wales’ biggest test of a Six Nations Championship that has brought them an unexpected level of success. Read

Just how far can City go in FA Cup?

CARDIFF City may still be rank outsiders to actually win the FA Cup, but that takes nothing away from events of Saturday, one of the great occasions at Ninian Park. Read

Kick Lions offer straight to touch, Gat

TWO things should have been shot dead in the water like a serial-killing piranha this week: the plans to play a round of the Premiership abroad. And Warren Gatland becoming next year’s Lions coach. Read

Vintage Shane goes down well as English critics get a case of sour grapes

TWO matches in and the cry has already gone up from several disgruntled pundits that this is not a “vintage” Six Nations. Read

Captain's Log: Aiming to climb the league ladder

This is the weekend where we can start a winning run. I mean no disrespect to Edinburgh, who have done well against us this season and have produced some outstanding results through the campaign. Read

Let’s tell the suits to simply go to blazers

So what do we do now? How are we supposed to keep a lid on all this excitement? Read

Sir Terry’s gift to everyone – and to Wales

BECAUSE of a certain rugby encounter in south-west London yesterday evening, it was inevitable that a few sports stories were going to be largely ignored last week. But the official opening of the Celtic Manor Ryder Cup course truly did deserve a louder fanfare. Read

Keep believing – it might just happen

IF the prospect of the next two months does not make your mouth water, then you are either not a rugby fan or your saliva ducts need urgent medical attention. Read

Barker keen to play only a week after hernia op

CHRIS Barker, the full-back discarded by Cardiff City manager Dave Jones last summer, is aiming for a return to Ninian Park on Tuesday. Read

Henson and Roberts worth the risk

I’M a proud Welshman and I want us to beat England every single time we play them, but now is the time to look forward and that’s why Gavin Henson and Jamie Roberts are risks worth taking. Read

Good news has come as a welcome tonic

IT’S been a big week at our Cardiff Bay rink. But at last, after all the injury problems which have hit us, things seem to be heading in the right direction. Read

We’ll look to battle through tough times

THE guys are deeply disappointed with the news this week. It’s difficult for all of us, while it must be absolutely devastating for players like Stoney (Jason Stone) and Franny (Neil Francis) to know the club they grew up with in ice hockey terms is facing major financial problems. Read

Christmas fare leaves Gatland with headache

WHEN Warren Gatland watches the tapes of last week’s two Welsh Magners League derbies, he will fully appreciate the extent of the task that lies ahead of him. Read