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Rubin Colwill struck his first international goal as Wales extended their unbeaten home record to 18 matches with a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic.

And after Bale was twice denied by Tomas Vaclik late on, the referee's whistle ended a contest where a 12,912-strong crowd raised vital funds for those in Ukraine. It was no less than the visitors deserved, although they were made to pay for some shoddy defending just two minutes later as Johnson evaded the attention of two defenders before cutting back to Colwill who fired into the far corner. Jan Sykora's effort hit the post shortly after the restart, with Ondrej Lingr's follow-up effort being disallowed for offside. Chances were at a premium early on, although Johnson asked questions of the Czech Republic defence with his pace. But they fell behind just after the half hour mark as Jaroslav Zeleny's cross landed at the feet of West Ham star Soucek who rifled beyond Hennessey. But Colwill - on his home ground - equalised just moments later after fine play from the impressive Brennan Johnson.

Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Wales extended their unbeaten home record to 18 games with a 1-1 friendly draw against the Czech ...

Hennessey left the action after an hour and earned a big hug from best friend Bale in the process. Wales were starting to press, and impress, and Johnson ended a penetrating run with a shot that shaved the post. Robert Page had stressed he saw the friendly as an exercise to give younger players an opportunity, and the Wales manager was as good as his word with Colwill, Ben Cabango, Brennan Johnson and Rabbi Matondo – all 21 or under – starting.

Cardiff striker Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Brennan Johnson starred for Wales.

Page said: “It was important we didn’t want a little blip. “But the emotion stopped there. I was very touched. “That was a special moment, for Gareth to come and wait for me – we are so close. “I had a lovely round of applause from the fans, (then) every single player waiting for me at the side and Gareth was waiting for me as well. “There were some big performances out there.

Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey reached 100 caps as Rubin Colwill's goal secured a 1-1 draw in a friendly against the Czech Republic.

Onrej Lingr was first to Jaroslav Zeleny’s cross and an alert Soucek smacked the loose ball home from near to the penalty spot. At full time Bale was quick to push the goalkeeper in front of the Canton Stand to ensure he basked in his achievement. Johnson was electric down the right flank and twice went close to nudging Wales in front in the second half. Aaron Ramsey was omitted from the squad altogether and Ben Davies was absent after returning to Tottenham as a precaution. He was never going to miss Hennessey’s special occasion. Brennan Johnson was particularly lively and came close to notching a winner.

Wales' young players point to a bright future with impressive displays in their friendly draw with the Czech Republic, says boss Rob Page.

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Coleg Cambria University Centre has launched a series of fully funded digital degree apprenticeships. Delivered in partnership with Bangor University, ...

“Employers will gain hugely from the blend of education and on the job experience this route offers. Year three will be delivered at Bangor University. “For employers and employees in Wales this is a brilliant opportunity to blend education and knowledge gained in the workplace while saving £27,000,” he said.

Cardiff striker Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Brennan Johnson starred for Wales.

Page said: “It was important we didn’t want a little blip. “But the emotion stopped there. I was very touched. “That was a special moment, for Gareth to come and wait for me – we are so close. “I had a lovely round of applause from the fans, (then) every single player waiting for me at the side and Gareth was waiting for me as well. “There were some big performances out there.

Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Wales extended their unbeaten home record to 18 games with a 1-1 friendly draw against the Czech ...

Hennessey left the action after an hour and earned a big hug from best friend Bale in the process. Wales were starting to press, and impress, and Johnson ended a penetrating run with a shot that shaved the post. Robert Page had stressed he saw the friendly as an exercise to give younger players an opportunity, and the Wales manager was as good as his word with Colwill, Ben Cabango, Brennan Johnson and Rabbi Matondo – all 21 or under – starting.

Cardiff striker Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Brennan Johnson starred for Wales.

Page said: “It was important we didn’t want a little blip. “But the emotion stopped there. I was very touched. “That was a special moment, for Gareth to come and wait for me – we are so close. “I had a lovely round of applause from the fans, (then) every single player waiting for me at the side and Gareth was waiting for me as well. “There were some big performances out there.

West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek got on the scoresheet as the Czech Republic drew 1-1 against Wales.

Wales were starting to press, and impress, and Johnson ended a penetrating run with a shot that shaved the post. That was a goal to delight Cardiff fans with Colwill scoring at the stadium where he plays his club football, and fellow Bluebird Vaulks almost repeated the trick seconds before the break. Robert Page had stressed he saw the friendly as an exercise to give younger players an opportunity, and the Wales manager was as good as his word with Colwill, Ben Cabango, Brennan Johnson and Rabbi Matondo – all 21 or under – starting.

Wales back-row trio Ross Moriarty, Taine Basham and Aaron Wainwright are in content for Dragons duty against the Sharks on Friday evening having returned to ...

It's important that the powers that be get an understanding of what that head coach role looks like, and needs to be. Jones is set to lead his team into one more World Cup before his contract expires next year, and the search for the next head coach has clearly already begun. However, he says two of his former Saracens colleagues would also be ideally suited to the role. Elsewhere, Wales lock Ben Carter has withdrawn from the Dragons squad to face the Sharks this weekend after suffering a concussion. “We’ve had a scan and he’s got an issue with his groin which isn’t as bad as first feared. His injury came at a moment where it looked like he had been caught in a truck smash.

Wayne Hennessey admits it was a 'special moment' to claim his 100th cap for Wales and for the Burnley goalkeeper to be embraced by Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.

But it was a special to receive from the legend himself." Don't miss a thing from the club you love! “There was a special moment inside the dressing room as well.

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Ed Nutting, of Lanyon Bowdler, said: “Tourism has always been a vital part of the North Wales economy, so bringing this site back to life is a fantastic boost for the whole area. Scott Hughes, of the Development Bank of Wales, said: “Jamie has an impressive track record and knows the market inside-out. Planning permission to transform the site with a new hotel and luxury lodges was secured back in 2018.

Rabbi Matondo, 21, Brennan Johnson, 20, and Rubin Colwill, 19, formed a three-pronged strikeforce with the latter scoring his first Wales goal at the Cardiff ...

You forget how young and inexperienced these players are, but they don’t show it when they pull on the red shirt. It’s great to watch and be a part of.” “We have to make sure we’ve got plenty coming through and that looks to be the case.”

Rabbi Matondo, 21, Brennan Johnson, 20, and Rubin Colwill, 19, formed a three-pronged strikeforce with the latter scoring his first Wales goal at the Cardiff ...

You forget how young and inexperienced these players are, but they don’t show it when they pull on the red shirt. It’s great to watch and be a part of.” “We have to make sure we’ve got plenty coming through and that looks to be the case.”

Free highlights and match report as Wales draw 1-1 with Czech Republic in Cardiff; Tomas Soucek put the visitors ahead in the first half; Rubin Colwill ...

We've got a massive month in June with the World Cup play-off final and four Nations League games, so we're going to need a big squad." He's a bright spark, as is Rubin who took the goal really well, and Rabbi with his pace was also a threat. Wales manager Rob Page: "We used it as an exercise to look at some of the younger players. Bale had a 10-minute cameo and tested Vaclik before his return to Real Madrid, as Wales retained an unbeaten home record stretching back to November 2018. I said before the game there was an opportunity there for the players. The impressive Johnson did hit the target moments later, but substitute goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik was equal to his effort.

But Holley, who coached Jones when the player broke into the Ospreys set-up as a teenager in 2005, insists it is premature to pen Test rugby obituary of his ...

You have that experience, you know the cheat lines and the little nuances of the game, and those things get you through. He has such knowledge of his position that he can still do well, even at his age." It’s then up to the coaches to decide whether to pick him. "I do see Al being part of Wales’ squad at the World Cup," Holley said. "Of course, he has to be managed at his age. It would have taken an exceptional effort to satisfy those who had originally questioned the selection.

Former Ospreys coach Sean Holley backs Welshman Alun Wyn Jones to remain an important figure for Wales at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

You have that experience, you know the cheat lines and the little nuances of the game, and those things get you through. It’s then up to the coaches to decide whether to pick him. What his role will be, we’ll have to wait and see. However, Holley is firmly behind Jones’ inclusion despite the loss and all that comes with it. The Italy clash was difficult with the lack of game-time beforehand, the occasion, the poor team performance, but you can’t pin the side’s display on one player. His presence is huge, along with his leadership and his experience.

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Due to the complex nature of the issue the train could not be moved for several hours. A spokesman for Transport for Wales said: “On Monday 28 March a mechanical failure on the 12:31pm Manchester to Milford Haven service caused severe disruption to long distance services throughout the afternoon. There were people who were ill on one of the trains; there were people in tears on my train. Because if the service continues as it is for the next eight months until then, well, there'll be nobody left using the trains from north to south." Didn't Transport for Wales realise that the game was happening?" That was one train; I know of four other trains in the same situation.

Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Wales extended their unbeaten home record to 18 games with a 1-1 friendly draw against the Czech ...

Hennessey left the action after an hour and earned a big hug from best friend Bale in the process. Wales were starting to press, and impress, and Johnson ended a penetrating run with a shot that shaved the post. Robert Page had stressed he saw the friendly as an exercise to give younger players an opportunity, and the Wales manager was as good as his word with Colwill, Ben Cabango, Brennan Johnson and Rabbi Matondo – all 21 or under – starting.

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HEALTH chiefs have said that hospitals and GP surgeries across west Wales have been under an 'unprecedented amount of pressure' today.

Many community pharmacies can also provide walk-in, common ailment or triage and treat services without an appointment. “If you feel that this is an option that you could consider, please speak to the ward manager or your social worker to explore further and see what support is available to you. The health board added: “If you have a relative or loved one in hospital who is well enough to go home, but is waiting to be discharged with homecare and community health support, you may be able to help them to get home more quickly if you and your family are in a position to support them at home. “If your relative is waiting for a formal package of care, you may be able to offer support and care on a short term, temporary arrangement or you might want to consider whether your loved one could be supported in a temporary residential or nursing care setting. If you are unwell and unsure what to do, you can visit the online symptom checker or call NHS 111 if you are unsure what help you need. The health board’s Director of Operations, Andrew Carruthers, said: “We are dealing with a combination of high numbers of attendances, particularly in our emergency departments and challenges in health professional staffing due to Covid-19.

Arctic winds are set to bring a blast of cold weather to Wales from Wednesday until Friday, with the chance of snow in many parts of Wales. The Met Office ...

It is not entirely unusual to see snow this late in the year. Further showers of rain and hill snow on Saturday. Dry and bright on Sunday." The biggest issue on Thursday morning is the risk of frost and ice." It will be a shock for many as temperatures of 19°C in Wales on Tuesday will drop to just 5°C today. Swansea's charts are showing a similar story with temperatures feeling like 3°C by noon on Thursday. Isolated wintry showers may affect parts of the east towards dawn.

Cardiff striker Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Brennan Johnson starred for Wales.

Page said: “It was important we didn’t want a little blip. “But the emotion stopped there. I was very touched. “That was a special moment, for Gareth to come and wait for me – we are so close. “I had a lovely round of applause from the fans, (then) every single player waiting for me at the side and Gareth was waiting for me as well. “There were some big performances out there.

Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow.

“Although there’s still some uncertainty on the exact location of snow showers, the trend is for a mix of sleet and snow to fall as a cold front moves south through on Wednesday, before clearing southern areas on Thursday morning, with the main areas at risk of snowfall being higher ground in the north and east. Some accumulations may be expected over higher ground, but any slight accumulations at lower levels are unlikely to hang around for too long. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. The Met Office describes this as: "Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia." A SPELL of unsettled weather is on the way for much of the country this week, with rain showers and a possible mix of sleet and snow, mainly on high ground in the north.

Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Wales extended their unbeaten home record to 18 games with a 1-1 friendly draw against the…

Wales were starting to press, and impress, and Johnson ended a penetrating run with a shot that shaved the post. Robert Page had stressed he saw the friendly as an exercise to give younger players an opportunity, and the Wales manager was as good as his word with Colwill, Ben Cabango, Brennan Johnson and Rabbi Matondo – all 21 or under – starting. The game had been arranged at short notice following the postponement of the Scotland-Ukraine World Cup play-off, with Wales awaiting the winners of that tie.

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The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed an assistant coach (forwards) and a skills coach to the Wales Women programme and a nutritionist for the Wales Women.

He is already making a difference in terms of the breakdown and contact skills. “It’s a massive year for the women’s programme. They are in a really good place and I’m keen to support them wherever I can.” There is expectation there but also the knowledge from the players that we can provide a quality platform for the team.” “Nutrition is the underpinning of physical performance work, providing the fuel for players to go and perform. It is a very exciting time for women’s rugby in Wales with the magnificent performance and result last Saturday building on the progress made on and off the field over the last 6 months.”

Wales know they need to put in a repeat performance against Scotland to make it two Six Nations victories on consecutive weekends.

"It’s great to have our own spotlight, and not be in the shadow of the men’s or the under-20s. We’re pushing ourselves every single day to be that group of people that changes the sport in the future in Wales. "I hope this is the spark of a completely different future for women’s rugby in Wales," she added. "The crowd is going to be unreal, I’m so excited about it. We’re doing everything we can to change the sport." "In the autumn, last 20-30 minutes of games we’d be dropping off.

Rabbi Matondo, 21, Brennan Johnson, 20, and Rubin Colwill, 19, formed a three-pronged strikeforce with the latter scoring his first Wales goal at the Cardiff ...

You forget how young and inexperienced these players are, but they don’t show it when they pull on the red shirt. It’s great to watch and be a part of.” “We have to make sure we’ve got plenty coming through and that looks to be the case.”