Abergavenny cyclist hits out at Olympic rule change

ABERGAVENNY cyclist Becky James has hit out at the sport’s decision makers after a recent rule change put a huge dent in her London 2012 glory bid.

Croft on the brink

Robert Croft needs just one more victim this morning to reach the milestone of 1,000 first-class wickets for Glamorgan.

Key man Morris is soldiering on

PONTYPOOL have boosted their prospects for the coming season by persuading their talisman number eight Geraint Morris to play on at the Park.

Gwent five aim to be famous

FIVE Gwent teenagers aim to emulate the achievements of cycling stars Geraint Thomas and Nicole Cooke after making Wales’ Commonwealth Games team heading to India this autumn.

Cwmbran's Duke keeps it in family

THE Commonwealth Games in Delhi this October will represent the next instalment in the Duke family’s remarkable success on the global sporting stage, writes Andrew Penman.

House hunting down a repeat in Abergavenny

KRISTIAN House will return to the scene of his greatest triumph on Friday when he roars around Abergavenny as one of the Get Connected Welsh Open Town Centre Crits star entries.

Monmouthshire Building Society Newport and District League cricket

IN Section A Millennium A beat Newport Asians by 5 wickets. Ashan made 64 for Newport Asians as they made a useful 156 - 8 total. Zulfiquar Ali took 3 - 25.

Pentwyn eye league title after a cracking start to the season

PENTWYN CC have the league title in their sights, according to club secretary Mark White, who has hailed his players for their fantastic start to the season.

Monmouth slip to fourth place after being crushed by Worcester

MONMOUTH Cricket Club slipped to fourth place in the Worcestershire County League Division Two after suffering one of their heaviest defeats in recent memory.

Skipper praises Panteg's spirit after stunning victory

Panteg 307-5 beat Croesyceiliog 221 by 86 runs PANTEG skipper Ian Bird hailed the strength of character of his team after the players produced a strong performance to dispose of local rivals Croesyceiliog, just a week after being humiliated by Sudbrook.