18 h. ago New restaurant planned in leafy suburb that has been named one of Wales' best

Plans have been submitted to turn a former clothes shop in Rhiwbina, Cardiff , into a new Italian deli and restaurant

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25 h. ago England’s Marlie Packer: ‘This team is No 1 in the world – we’re going to be under scrutiny’

The flanker has overcome losing the captaincy to remain a key part of the squad as the Red Roses take aim at another showpiece final“If you asked me at the start of pre-season: ‘Am I going to this World Cup?’ No. I didn’t think I was going,” says the former England captain Marlie Packer.Self-doubt around her selection may surprise a lot of people. A World Cup winner in 2014, the 35-year-old will compete in her fourth successive global showpiece for the Red Roses after being duly confirmed in the 32-player squad for the host nation. But Packer has been through a lot in the past 12 months. She was named world player of the year in 2023 and during the two seasons that she led England, the side won all 20 games. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Scotland have an opportunity to end Bryan Easson era on a high at Women's Rugby World Cup

Path to knockout stages for Scots after nadir of New Zealand

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28 h. ago The sisters from the same club all named in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad

Nel and Branwen Metcalfe join Gwenllian and Alaw Pyrs on World Cup duty for Wales

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37 h. ago 'It's not wrong to love my partner': UK's first ever lesbian archbishop fires back after critics claimed her appointment will lead to church exodus

Cherry Vann, who is gay and living in a same-sex partnership, was named as the fifteenth Archbishop of Wales last month.

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2 d. ago BBC announce name change to famous Match of the Day show after Gary Lineker exit

It's been a staple on our TV screens for years but the BBC have made a change ahead of the new season

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3 d. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and kick

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

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4 d. ago ‘I always loved a camera’: Maud Muir on life through a lens in England women’s rugby team

Red Roses prop on her creative endeavours and England expectations before the Rugby World Cup on home soil“I like capturing people’s laughs; I think being able to hear it through the picture is so cool,” Maud Muir says as she discusses her favourite photographs from hundreds she has taken behind the scenes in the England women’s camp over the past five years.Muir, the 24-year-old prop, and her teammates are preparing for a home Rugby World Cup, starting with the opener against USA in Sunderland next Friday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Railway journey in Wales named among best attractions in the world

The Vale of Rheidol Railway in mid Wales continues to wow passengers with its 'incredible views' and the service provided by staff and volunteers

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4 d. ago Labour minister vows ‘every community’ in England and Wales to have contactable police officer

Labour minister Diana Johnston has vowed that “every community” in England and Wales will now have a named and contactable police officer.

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5 d. ago Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Six players to watch as globe's best battle for glory

England have home advantage on biggest stage

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5 d. ago Central hub for screening women's rugby opens in Shoreditch as thousands of pubs pledge to screen Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne has teamed up with fan group Set Piece Social to launch The Asahi Open Arms — a new fan-focused venue in Shoreditch

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6 d. ago Flashing mouthgards for concussion to be introduced at Women’s Rugby World Cup

LEDs will flash red for potentially concussive impacts‘It will create awareness,’ World Rugby saysRugby union is to introduce flashing LED mouthguards that light up when a player suffers a significant head impact during a match. The mouthguard will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a concussion. The referee will then stop play and the player will go off for a head injury assessment.Dr Lindsay Starling, a science and medical manager at World Rugby, said the new system would debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins next week, before being rolled out across the men’s and women’s elite game. “Match officials and players will be able to see that this player has sustained a big head impact because their mouth guard is flashing red,” she said. “And it will create awareness about head injuries and concussions in the stands and for fans at home, being able to see it on TV.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Couple blown away by 'gem of a beach' in Wales with unique feature

A couple that goes by the name The Buddymoon on YouTube has been travelling around Wales in a van and were particularly struck by a beach with an unusual nickname

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6 d. ago Wales announce Rugby World Cup squad as impressive teenager selected

The squad has been described as a 'mix of experience and exciting young talent'

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7 d. ago Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

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9 d. ago Amazing pub named best in Wales is made from shipwrecks found on its miles of golden sands

Martin Davies has reflected on the success story of Britannia Inn, 19 years after he and his wife took over

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9 d. ago Red Roses rugby ace ready for 'battle' at World Cup – 'we're about to go to war'

Meg Jones is part of John Mitchell's Red Roses England squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, which will take place on home soil

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9 d. ago Allianz announced as Official Supporter of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Joining a dynamic and purpose-driven family of partners, Allianz will support the greatest and most compelling Women’s Rugby World Cup ever-organised

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9 d. ago Sam Warburton names the four Lions who impressed him as one star proves him wrong

'I just hope he doesn’t fall victim too much to what Justin Tipuric suffered with Wales,' explained Sam Warburton.

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