Wales Start Counting Cost of a Missed World Cup . . . £8.7m and Rising

Craig Bellamy admitted Wales had let a World Cup ticket slip through their fingers after defeat on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

There will be no World Cup finals for Wales as their qualification dream died in familiar desperation and finally despair.

Injured Wales captain Ben Davies will still manage to take centre stage in Cardiff on Thursday night as the nation marks his 100th international appearance.

It is a match that none of the Red Wall will be watching live, but one that remains entirely significant to Welsh supporters, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Newport head coach Ty Morris admitted he was “absolutely thrilled” after watching his side wrestle the Super Rygbi Cymru Challenger Shield away from fierce rivals Ebbw Vale.

Welsh manager Steve Cooper has been dragged into an extraordinary row involving Wales’ World Cup opponents Bosnia - even though the former Swansea City boss now works in Denmark.

Ethan Ampadu believes Wales are less reliant on moments of individual brilliance this time around as they prepare for another World Cup play-off semi-final.

Craig Bellamy has thrown his full support behind Brennan Johnson, insisting the forward can rediscover his cutting edge for Wales despite a difficult start to life at Crystal Palace.

The moment of truth has arrived for Craig Bellamy.

Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl admitted the pressure is mounting on his side after a bruising defeat, as the Welsh regions endured a mixed weekend in the United Rugby Championship.

Ruby Evans admitted she “didn’t expect to win” after producing a breakthrough performance to be crowned women’s all-around champion at the Artistic Gymnastics British Championships in Liverpool.

Jeremiah Azu insisted his focus remains firmly on what lies ahead despite the pain of missing out on a medal in the men’s 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Brian Barry-Murphy has been able to ease his growing frustration with the faltering form of Cardiff City by reflecting on the prospect of Yousef Salech soon returning.

There is no room for drift or distraction in Swansea City’s season run-in, according to head coach Vitor Matos.

Bobby Kamwa insists Newport County possess both the confidence and ability required to preserve their EFL League Two status.

After failing to score against Connah’s Quay Nomads three times this season, Penybont boss Rhys Griffiths will be hoping his side can at least break their duck when they meet them for a fourth.

Craig Bellamy this week selected his 26-man squad for Wales' crucial World Cup play-off campaign and it is clear now who carries the hopes of the nation, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Corniel van Zyl has warned his Cardiff side they must be ready to “swing a few shots” in Pretoria if they are to overcome the Bulls and strengthen their United Rugby Championship play-off push.

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy has revealed that the unusual nature of Yousef Salech’s injury made it difficult to predict a recovery timeline.

Gerwyn Price let a commanding position slip as Luke Littler produced a stunning fightback to win night seven of the Premier League Darts in Dublin.

Vitor Matos has told Swansea City fans it is up to them how they react to Matt Grimes when the former captain returns to his old club for the first time on Saturday.

Wrexham have been bundled out of the top six by Southampton, but they still have eight matches left – and sufficient resources – to make the play-offs, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Wales head coach Sean Lynn believes the absence of two of his most influential players could provide a defining opportunity for others to emerge ahead of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

The new cricket season begins in just a couple of weeks’ time, but the number of eyeballs on Glamorgan v Yorkshire will be very small beer in global terms, as Andrew Weeks outlines.