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Katie Sands

@KESands

2 years

BREAKING: Women's Six Nations gets a title sponsor for the first time thanks to TikTok. The 'TikTok Women’s Six Nations' is the official name of the tournament, which begins in March.

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S4C will be showing Super Rugby Aotearoa highlights from the seven remaining rounds from this weekend, showing extended highlights of each weekend's two matches on Sunday nights at 10pm. English comms available via red button.

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Ten days ago, Megan Wynne closed the chapter on her office job and headed straight from the office to Wales camp. After Wales vs N Ire on Tues, she heads back to Tottenham - this time, as a full-time pro footballer. Wonderful story to be able to tell.

The Welsh HR worker who's ditched the office to play full-time for Tottenham

Megan Wynne is enjoying a remarkable journey right now

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NEW: More than 3,000 tickets sold for Wales' first home Women's Six Nations game this Sat v Scotland (Cardiff Arms Park, 4.45pm). There are hopes for a record crowd. Welsh record for standalone women's rugby intl thought to be be v England in 2017, attended by 4,113 people.

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NEW: BBC Wales and S4C have announced a new deal which will see them broadcast all of Wales Women's autumn rugby matches. All three matches - vs Japan, South Africa and Canada - will be presented by Catrin Heledd, with coverage also on Radio Wales and Radio Cymru.

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2 years

NEW: 'No Woman No Try', a new documentary exploring inequality in women’s rugby, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 25 - the day before the Women's Six Nations kicks off. Kudos to whoever came up with the title! Trailer here:

No Woman No Try | Official Trailer

No Woman No Try, an honest and confronting documentary about the current status of gender, ethnicity and sexual equality within women’s rugby, premieres excl...

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1 year

Wales v England in the Women's Six Nations is SOLD OUT. Around 8,000 expected at Cardiff Arms Park on Sat Apr 15. It's the first time all public sale tickets have sold out for a Wales Women home match.

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Sisilia Tuipulotu is only 18 but already has a remarkable rugby story 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales contract after just 2 years of playing rugby ⭐ Advice from cousins Carwyn Tuipulotu and Taulupe Faletau 👊🏻 'I can do whatever my brothers can do, maybe even better than them!'

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BREAKING: Wales will have a record crowd for their first home game of the Women's Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday (4.45pm) WRU say more than 4,200 tickets already sold. Previous record for standalone women's rugby international in Wales is 4,113 in 2017 Amazing 👏

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Donna Rose is nothing short of an inspiration. Dubbed a thug in her youth, she faced doubts at every turn and struggled so much she tried to take her own life. The ex-carpenter and chef is now living her dream, playing rugby for Wales as a full-time pro

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2 years

Referee Aurelie Groizeleau has been praised for taking the appropriate action under unreasonable pressure over the HIA incident in Italy's U20s #SixNations win over England

England doctor slammed for behaviour towards referee amid 'embarrassing' scenes

Referee Aurelie Groizeleau has been praised for her reaction to a HIA incident during Italy's U20s Six Nations win over England

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6 years

I'm actually snowed in

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2 years

Lovely news. Congratulations @Alishabutchers1 and @joyce_jaz 💍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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3 years

Asked Josh Adams about support for Wales Women this week. He said Jasmine Joyce is the best player in the world in women's rugby. 'It’s vitally important that we as a male senior team support the women.'

Josh Adams thinks Wales have the best player in the world

Wales, Lions and Cardiff winger Josh Adams believes his hot-footed Welsh counterpart Jasmine Joyce is the best women's rugby player in the world

www.walesonline.co.uk

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3 years

Popped to Tesco in Merthyr for 15 mins at lunchtime today. Crazy how many people weren't wearing masks, including some staff. Didn't see anyone being challenged. @Tesco - any reason why not?

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7 months

Worked my final @WalesOnline shift seven days ago 8 brilliant years, thousands of stories published, trainee reporter to newsdesk and news hack to sports editor Thank you to everyone who trusted me with their stories. Always a privilege A new chapter at ITV begins tomorrow 🥳

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4 years

At just 26, Lauren Price has already won world kickboxing titles and earned 52 caps in Welsh football. She's now one of the favourites to claim a boxing gold medal at Tokyo Olympics. What a journey. Huge thanks to @LLPrice94 for your time for this piece

Lauren Price is the Valleys woman set on a path to greatness at three days old

Lauren Price was taken in by her grandparents as a baby. She has since gone on to conquer the sporting world

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4 years

Rugby is gaining more of a foothold than ever before with girls and women in Wales. Here’s a look at how that's being achieved

The quiet yet welcome rugby revolution that's been sweeping across Wales

Girls’ and women’s rugby is soaring in popularity in Wales. Here’s a look at how and why

www.walesonline.co.uk

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2 years

NEW: Wales players will wear black armbands on Saturday against South Africa in honour of the late Phil Bennett, who died on June 12

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8 months

After 8 awesome years at WalesOnline, it's time for a new adventure. I'll be joining ITV Wales next month. Lots of RWC coverage to get through before then, w/ a brilliant group of people at a place which has given me so much, before an exciting new chapter begins 📺

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8 years

Look what's appeared on Cardiff Castle!

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5 years

A body found amid the wreckage of the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been successfully recovered. It has not been possible to recover the aircraft.

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2 years

WRU have told us this afternoon: "Wales Women U18 players who represented Wales at the inaugural U18 Six Nations festival recently will be receiving caps to mark their achievement, as per their male counterparts."

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@j3nn4D

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@WelshRugbyUnion how do I explain this one to my daughter when one of her fellow male colleagues gets presented with a cap, yet she played at the same level in Scotland and were told they don’t get capped at that level?! @BackTheGirlsPod @WelshSportLive @BBCSportWales

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3 years

What a strong message from England's Poppy Cleall, the Six Nations player of the tournament, on funding/resource inequality across 6N teams. 'We can't carry on playing professionals v amateurs. Invest in the girls... They deserve better... It has to be a level playing field.'

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5 years

Carrie Jones is the youngest member of Wales’ senior Euro 2021 qualifiers squad, aged 15. She finds herself in the unique position where she could make her senior Wales debut - but is still too young to play for her new club! Wonderful story to tell

The 15-year-old schoolgirl whose life has taken an extraordinary turn

Carrie Jones is in a unique position right now

www.walesonline.co.uk

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8 years

Been said before: if this is what we're like when we lose, imagine what it'd be like if we won. Cardiff scenes #wal

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3 years

Many of Wales Women's squad are balancing rugby with full-time jobs. That means limited/no rest days, and constant juggling while giving so much to represent Wales. An important insight here:

Partner of Wales player speaks out in defence of team after abuse over defeats

He's given an insight into what a normal day looks like for Wales Women's players as they balance rugby, full-time jobs and family

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4 years

Wales and #Chelsea talent Ethan Ampadu isn't being pigeon-holed by Ryan Giggs into one position after starting at centre-half in Finland. Giggs: 'He brings that calmness, he gets us up the pitch and he’s got that composure on the ball. 'He can play centre half or midfield.'

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1 year

Hang it in the Louvre, why don't you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @JessFishlock 📷 Michael Steele/Getty Images

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2 years

Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap after Ireland W6N attendance record of 6,113 'We’re hoping for the same type of crowd in Cardiff. Come and support rugby, Wales rugby, because that’s what it is. It’s a brand of rugby and we’re a national squad and you can really be our 16th person'

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2 years

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 It's not outside the realms of possibility that Wales could automatically qualify for the 2023 Women's World Cup tonight. It would take a solid win by 2+ goals and a bit of luck elsewhere, but it's possible 🤞 Anyone else got butterflies? Match info:

Wales ready to face Switzerland in Women's World Cup play-off final

Gemma Grainger's Wales side have progressed to the World Cup play-offs for the first time

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4 years

Looks like Wales' most-capped footballer Jess Fishlock has joined Reading on loan, returning to WSL for first time in 8 years (via @SkySportsNews ) Fishlock, 33, wants game time to return to match fitness ahead of Wales' Euro qualifiers resuming following ACL tear last summer

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3 years

Lovely boost, this. Very happy to be named Sports Journalist of the Year at the very first Women In Local News Awards - where my three entries were all about strong and talented sportswomen.

Behind Local News

@behindlocalnews

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Sports journalist of the year was won by @KESands of @WalesOnline :

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3 years

Had the pleasure of chatting to Wales captain @sophieingle01 ahead of Chelsea's Champions League final on Sun - pob lwc! The making of Sophie Ingle, the Welsh sporting giant ordered to stop at 12 years old:

The making of Sophie Ingle, Welsh football's First Lady

Sophie Ingle is heading towards her first Champions League final with Chelsea, hoping to make history and claim club football's biggest prize. But things could have been so different

www.walesonline.co.uk

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@KESands

5 years

A woman who has known ignorance and confinement but uses those experiences for the better; Jess is disarmingly grounded and honest, with a discerning view of the world. Huge thanks for your time and openness @JessFishlock

Being Jess Fishlock, the woman who overcame cruelty to become a Welsh icon

Jess Fishlock is Wales' most decorated football player. But she is also much more than that

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6 years

Well, what a night. Delighted and pretty bowled over to have come away from the #WMA18 with this lot: Digital Journo, Young Journo and Journalist of the Year

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5 years

BBC viewing figures show England v Scotland in the Women's World Cup in Nice last night was the UK's most watched women's football game of all time. It drew in a peak audience of 6.1million on the BBC, and an audience share of 37.8%.

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3 years

On #IWD2021 , I'm so excited to say I will now be spending a lot more time reporting on women's sport for @WalesOnline ⚽🏉🥊🏅🚴 Shining a light on women's sport is something I'm hugely passionate about, so thanks to those who made this possible. Got suggestions? DMs are open

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3 years

Thanks to @JessFishlock for your time. Wales' most-capped footballer on: 🏠 A spell at home prolonging her career 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hope turning to belief for Wales reaching major tournament ⚽ On-field change ✂️ A styling session which shows how much has changed 😂

Jess Fishlock, the 34-year-old Welsh football icon who's far from finished

The Welsh midfield maestro is still as motivated as ever to qualify for a major tournament with her country, 15 years after making her debut

www.walesonline.co.uk

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@KESands

1 year

BREAKING: Will Rowlands (shoulder injury) and Dan Lydiate (broken forearm) have been ruled out of the rest of Wales' autumn campaign. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) and Rhys Davies (Ospreys) have been called up.

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2 years

Women's football is in a great place right now but let's not forget the experiences of those who've helped get the game to where it is today. Thanks to @gwennanharries for your generosity, candour and blazing a trail after the injustice of past mistakes

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2 years

The future of women's football in Wales: Reaching a major tournament by 2025 and every girl playing football in primary school Loads more in the works as Welsh football tries to capitalise on explosion of interest Many thanks to @lowri_1987 for this chat

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4 years

Thrilled to be shortlisted for Sports Journalist of the Year at the #RegionalPressAwards It's been 18 months since I jumped ship from news to join the sports desk at @WalesOnline and this is the icing on the cake. Good luck to all my brilliant colleagues shortlisted, too x

Society of Editors UK

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Congratulations to those shortlisted! #RegionalPressAwards winners will be announced online on Friday 19 June. In the meantime, we'll be showcasing the work of nominees in our daily bulletins through the next two weeks. Sign up here

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1 year

Anyone who knows this Wales team will already be well aware of how special they are, but it's a joy to see more and more people discover it. 'I teared up three times in Wales' epic W6N win — you'd be mad to miss this special journey' Full column from me

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4 years

Meet Elinor Snowsill, the Wales rugby player with important things to say on sexuality, periods and helping others

Meet Elinor Snowsill, the Wales rugby player with important things to say

She's been a Wales player for more than 10 years and spends her day job helping troubled youngsters

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2 years

BREAKING: The chosen 12 become Wales' first pro women's rugby players: Alisha Butchers, Natalia John, Siwan Lillicrap, Carys Phillips, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Keira Bevan, Hannah Jones, Jasmine Joyce, Ffion Lewis, Lisa Neumann, Elinor Snowsill

The chosen 12 who have just become Wales' first pro women's rugby players

The recipients of Welsh rugby's first-ever contracts for women have been announced

www.walesonline.co.uk

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@KESands

3 years

Wales Women on the back page of the Western Mail this morning after a thumping 4-0 win over Estonia 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Report inside with plug on the front page, too. Love to see it.

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3 years

NEW: S4C will show same day highlights of every British and Irish Lions game on their tour of South Africa. Extended Welsh language highlights of each game will be shown on S4C, at 10.30pm on the day of each game.

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3 years

NEW: 2021 Women’s Six Nations will be broadcast in full by major US broadcaster Fox in America. Entire tournament will be shown on Fox Soccer Plus channel.

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4 years

Wales and Bristol stalwart Loren Dykes is awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List for her services to football. The defender became Wales' second ever player to reach 100 international caps back in April.

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4 years

Jayne Ludlow, manager of the Wales Women's football team, pictured with her MBE for services to football after an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace today ⚽

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@KESands

5 years

After having the privilege of covering news with @WalesOnline for the past three and a bit years, I’m very happy and excited to be permanently switching to sports correspondent next month ⤵️

Behind Local News

@behindlocalnews

5 years

New on site this afternoon: @WalesOnline editor-in-chief @paulrowland1 announces series of new appointments ahead of 2019:

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2 years

TikTok will be Women's Six Nations title partner, as well as 'official partner' to Guinness Six Nations and Autumn Nations Series, from the upcoming 2022 tournaments through to 2025.

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4 years

A year ago today was my first day on the @WalesOnline sports desk in a permanent switch from news. Have been privileged to cover some incredible stories and meet truly wonderful people doing great things in Wales during that time. Time doesn't half fly by 👌

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3 years

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales Women begin their Six Nations campaign against France on Saturday night under new head coach Warren Abrahams. 📰 Here's Wayne Pivac's support for them making the back page of today's Western Mail, a Wales team news plug on the front and full team story inside.

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@KESands

2 years

. @SiwanLillicrap with the front page news 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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2 years

Here's the front page of Monday's Western Mail #TomorrowsPapersToday

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9 months

Wales' Elinor Snowsill retires "Thank you to the players who came before me, who worked tirelessly to keep Wales Women on the map... without any of the recognition and support we now get. Their legacy is woven into the fibre of the shirts we wear today"

Wales veteran announces retirement with immediate effect to take on new role

Elinor Snowsill is hanging up her boots to help bring through the next generation

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2 years

Each home Union will have 'dedicated TikTok Rugby Creators'. TikTok: 'We're especially delighted to be the title sponsor of what is now the TikTok Women's 6N; as a platform that's built around inclusion, we are passionate about giving an equal footing to men's and women's sport'

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10 months

Wales, ranked 30th in the world, are 0-0 at HT against reigning world champions and No.1-ranked USA. It's America's World Cup send-off in California tonight. Wales are missing Jess Fishlock, Sophie Ingle and Rachel Rowe. Didn't think I'd be writing that

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6 years

Hugely thrilled to be named Digital Journalist of the Year at the Wales Media Awards this year #WMA18

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3 years

Had great fun chatting to Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen today as they become new sponsors of @MerthyrTownFC We covered: 🎤 Vicky's karaoke sessions in Merthyr (which she LOVES) ⚽ Sponsoring the Martyrs 🚨 Hopes of more Line of Duty Full story:

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2 years

Six Nations say 'investment from TikTok will be felt by each Union', won't be limited to women's game only, but 'will help each Union continue to develop this area'. Exposure for the women’s game, engagement, participation and major growth are all ambitions of the partnership.

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3 years

Spoke to WRU CEO Steve Phillips today about what the plans are around professionalising Wales Women, contracting players, what other support is available and Rachel Taylor's resignation. Full story on @WalesRugby Weds morning.

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2 years

NEW: WRU reverses plan to lower mixed rugby age from U13s to U11s for at least another year as review into female community game is launched. The maximum age of mixed rugby remains under 13 until at least May 2023.

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5 years

Wales rugby games to have permanent alcohol-free zone

It's been one of the biggest changes to Wales matches in recent years

www.walesonline.co.uk

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4 years

Cardiff City v Swansea City will become the first ever @theWPWL match to be shown live on TV this weekend. Cardiff take on last year’s champions on the opening day of the season at Leckwith Stadium at 4pm on Sun, Sept 27. Live coverage on S4C from 3.50pm.

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1 year

Dozens of Welsh regional players in limbo months out from end of their contracts WRPA: some members 'reluctantly seeking security elsewhere', some can't get mortgages But they play knowing a serious injury could potentially prevent employment elsewhere

Rugby players demand fresh action from WRU and regions to end contracts freeze

There is currently a delay over new contracts in Welsh rugby and regions don't know their budgets for next season

www.walesonline.co.uk

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@KESands

3 years

. @AbergavennyWFC left 'heartbroken' by decision relegating them from Wales' top women's league despite finishing fourth in division, which they have played in for nine years. Meanwhile, a club who was advertising to recruit players to form a team in May is admitted.

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@WalesOnline

3 years

Outrage as football club axed from Wales' top league after nine years amid major restructure

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8 months

Got to interview one of my fav people on TV and one of the most skilful in sports broadcasting - @Sarraelgan - before the #RugbyWorldCup Being Sarra Elgan, the Welsh TV powerhouse nailing it in the rugby world Full interview:

Being Sarra Elgan, the Welsh TV powerhouse nailing it in the rugby world

Sarra Elgan is a sports broadcasting heavyweight who is bringing Rugby World Cup magic to our screens for S4C

www.walesonline.co.uk

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3 years

Huge thanks to @alecs_donovan for this chat, covering: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Retirement and the need for contracts 🏉 Fatigue and sacrifice in rugby 👏 A small favour from @swansearfc ❌ Filtering out the people who 'don't care'

Wales rugby player ended her Test career because she just couldn't give any more

Alecs Donovan has walked away from her Wales international career three years after making her debut at the Principality Stadium

www.walesonline.co.uk

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6 years

I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with @MerthyrTownFC for their first game of the season on Sat, against Chesham. Last time they played there, they lost 13-1 days after news of a financial crisis. How far they’ve come since that point is nothing short of remarkable

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Returning to the scene of their darkest moment: How the spirit of a Valleys town saved a football club

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8 months

Wales captain says squad is disappointed match won't be on TV "For us to get better we need people to come, and watch, and play the game. It's a huge factor in developing the game." Wales v USA is being live streamed but not on live TV Full story:

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6 months

Delighted to have been shortlisted for sports journalist of the year at the Wales Media Awards, where it was a privilege to see former and new colleagues pick up hard-fought awards for excellent work. 👏 Congrats to @hannahthomasitv on defending her specialist crown 👑 @W_M_A

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2 years

📺 Made my live TV debut last night thanks to @BethFisherSport having me on @ITVWales to talk all things Wales v Austria and World Cup qualification. Beautiful night for it

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2 years

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A new Wales team kicks off their Six Nations today, with full-time and part-time players in their ranks for the 1st time They're a special group and it's been a pleasure getting to tell their stories. This is how they're finally being treated as pros:

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6 years

I’m at Merthyr Town’s first game of the season, away to Chesham Utd. It’s the same venue which saw them lose 13-1 last season days after news of their financial crisis broke. Martyrs are 1-0 up, and the travelling fans are bouncing

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3 years

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 'Being Welsh is like a passport to all things rugby' 🇨🇦 Making history with Canada and a Welsh invasion 🏉 Being the adopted god-daughter of Grahame Hodgson . @SallyCanRugby on her appointment as @RugbyCanada 's first chairwoman and much more:

Meet the Welsh woman who's just been handed one of rugby's top jobs

Sally Dennis has become the first woman to be appointed chair of Rugby Canada

www.walesonline.co.uk

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6 years

I had the utter privilege and joy of spending an hour with Jayne last week, talking all things (Wales) (women's) football, and so much more ahead of Wales vs England on Friday

Jayne Ludlow uncovered: The woman on the brink of changing everything

She is at the helm of a bid to make history and change a culture

www.walesonline.co.uk

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2 years

Process of awarding Wales Women rugby contracts is still ongoing, I'm told. 10 pro and 15 semi-pro deals were up for grabs. Given the fact they are intended to take effect from this month it shouldn't be long before we find out who is gaining pro status in a World Cup year

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Katie Sands

@KESands

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Had the pleasure of speaking to @RobynWilkins10 last year to hear more about her rugby story Today, she earns her 50th Wales cap Here's the story of the little girl with the Welsh international dad who grew up to become Wales' No.10 (and now full-back!)

The little girl with the Welsh international dad who grew up to play for Wales

Robyn Wilkins had rugby in her veins as a child, and is now one of Wales Women's most experienced players

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Katie Sands

@KESands

1 year

Today's Western Mail Weekend magazine looking fabulous, featuring our group feature with 20 Welsh sportswomen on the cover - talking sacrifice, pride, equality and the future ⚽🏉🥊🎽🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏑 Huge thanks to @CatPascoe for always giving women's sport a strong platform in the Mail

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Katie Sands

@KESands

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Plaid candidate Mark Evans / @dialm4merthyr : ‘The two parties out on the streets were Labour and Plaid Cymru. ‘Six months ago, Plaid Cymru in this constituency was more or less dead. From six months, we've come from nowhere to put a really good campaign together.’

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Katie Sands

@KESands

3 years

Wales Women rugby players to finally be offered professional contracts for first time in history. 10x pro contracts and up to 15 retainers will take effect from start of 2022. 12-month contracts. Full details:

Wales Women to be offered professional contracts for the first time

Some 25 contracts will be dished out to take effect at the start of 2022

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Katie Sands

@KESands

8 years

Tim Peake has sent Wales a St David's Day message from space

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Katie Sands

@KESands

10 months

Welshwoman Hannah Dingley has made history as the first woman to take charge of an English Football League club. She grew up in Carmarthen and it was work experience at Swansea City - at The Vetch Field - that reaffirmed coaching was for her.

Welsh manager makes history as first woman to take charge of EFL team

Hannah Dingley has been named the new caretaker manager of Forest Green Rovers

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Katie Sands

@KESands

3 years

'Support Wales Women instead of shutting them down' In today's Western Mail

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Katie Sands

@KESands

4 years

This photo is of my beautiful friend Bronwen. She was the kindest, most caring and generous person you could wish to meet, always thinking of others before herself. The world is a much darker place without her.

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Katie Sands

@KESands

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Lowri Norkett only took up rugby league 3 months ago and tonight makes her Wales debut vs Eng. Amazing. Here, I spoke to Lowri about her rugby journey starting after her little sister Elli died, and keeping her sister's memory alive. Thank you @LNorkett

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Katie Sands

@KESands

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales Women now have 32 full-time players ✈️ 29 are available for WXV (Ffion Lewis, Courtney Keight and Kayleigh Powell unavailable through injury) ⭐ Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell return to Wales duty on hybrid contracts for WXV at 2024 W6N

Wales announce major star's return as WRU award more full-time contracts

Wales have announced more professional contracts ahead of the inaugural WXV tournament this October

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Katie Sands

@KESands

2 years

Sisilia Tuipulotu has 'unbelievable potential' and her power scores are 'through the roof', Wales boss Ioan Cunningham says. The uncapped Welsh lock featured in first training squad of 2022 at the weekend, with Six Nations 2 months away and RWC in autumn

Wales teen Sisilia so strong her power test scores left coaches stunned

Sisilia Tuipulotu is an uncapped player in the Wales environment with the Six Nations just two months away before a World Cup this autumn

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Katie Sands

@KESands

2 years

Now reached over 2million people 🥳

Katie Sands

@KESands

2 years

Absolutely buzzing to share this post about the news of 12 Wales Women rugby internationals becoming professional has been viewed more than 1MILLION times on @WalesOnline main Facebook page alone. (1,270,000+ as of this evening). Post here:

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I was lucky enough to spend the day in camp with Wales as they marked 50 days since their professional (and semi-pro) chapter began. Players, coaches, medical and backroom staff tell us what's changed. A LOT. Full story & brill pics from @c_fairweather

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@KESands

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I didn't mean to make @ffionalicelewis cry again, I promise! 🙈 What an inspiring story Wales scrum-half Ffion Lewis almost walked away from rugby 12 months ago after a tough time Now she's one of Wales' 12 full-time pros, is a major performer in the squad and starts v England

WalesOnline 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@WalesOnline

2 years

Ffion Lewis almost walked away from rugby 12 months ago. Now, she gets to call herself a full-time professional Wales rugby player and she starts against England in the Six Nations. What an inspiring turnaround 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏😭

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Katie Sands

@KESands

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Very happy and excited to be in Nice covering the Women’s World Cup for @MENSports @Football_LDN @LivEchoSport @birmingham_live & @ChronicleNUFC . Day two in Nice, and it’s gorgeous

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Katie Sands

@KESands

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📺 WXV TV: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 S4C in talks with World Rugby to show Wales games 🏉 RugbyPass will live stream every game online 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The Times say ITVX will live stream six games, incl England's 3 🌍 World Rugby: UK broadcast details will be confirmed in due course 👉

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Katie Sands

@KESands

3 years

Really nice touch from Aaron Ramsey when asked about the differences in Wales from 10 years ago to now. Makes sure to pay tribute to Gary Speed. #EURO2020

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Katie Sands

@KESands

3 years

Had a chat with Man Utd Women boss Casey Stoney this afternoon for a story set to be published this weekend. She had this to say about the subject of said story: "If she was any more laid-back she'd be horizontal." Any ideas?

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The moment Serbia football fan returns Welsh flag to supporter

The moment Serbian security guard returns 'stolen' Welsh flag

This gesture came after a 1-1 draw in Belgrade on Sunday

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Katie Sands

@KESands

4 years

1. Good news does 'sell' - people like reading it 2. We can't ignore the fact lots of negative things are happening. Good news still there 3. Journos = pretty varied bunch 4. Biased last point from me: fellow journos are some of kindest and most compassionate people I've ever met

Ross James

@RossJames1990

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@Kalllum @KESands @WalesOnline @TheSun Shit and lazy reporting! Walesonline and other media outlets are the reason why mental health in this country will be through the roof. Good news doesnt sell thats why everything they report is negative. Journalists are up there with the worst kind of people

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Katie Sands

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More than a month away from their final World Cup qualifier against Slovenia in Cardiff, Wales Women's ticket sales record (5,455) is already broken. FAW targeting 10,000 attendance. Can we go even higher? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🤞⚽ Full story and ticket details:

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