Sporting Events

The exciting Cardiff Devils Playoff Push has become one of the biggest talking points in Cardiff this month as local sports fans pack into arenas and pubs to cheer on one of Wales’ most successful ice hockey teams. The Cardiff Devils Playoff Push is creating a real buzz around the city, with supporters following every match result, player update and …

Cardiff Arms Park is one of Wales’ most iconic sporting venues, synonymous with rugby union and Welsh national pride. The site has a rich history, evolving from a humble cricket ground into the world-renowned rugby stadium that preceded the current Principality Stadium. Its development is a story of shifting sporting priorities, urban adaptation, and a commitment to rugby excellence. Origins …

Rugby Union – Red card or just yellow? There has been much controversy recently relating to incidents relating to head impacts at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. So what are the World Rugby Guidelines that govern if the tackle is legal or not. These are well explained in a World Rugby video   Following the video it explains that if …

Gatland managed just one win in the 2023 Six Nations, but the former British and Irish Lions coach did galvanise the Wales squad to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup. Wales have not won a Test match since beating Georgia in the pool stages of that tournament, with defeat to Argentina in the last eight marking the start …

Carp Fishing in Cardiff has long been a hidden gem for local anglers, offering a unique and often rewarding urban fishing experience. While it may not have the picturesque charm of a countryside lake, its deep waters and industrial history create a rich environment teeming with fish. Among the many mysteries lurking beneath the surface, none is more legendary than …

The Veo Cam is revolutionising the way we capture and analyse sports, especially football and community rugby. With its cutting-edge technology and user-friendly features, this smart camera is the ultimate tool for recording matches, training sessions, and everything in between. Below, we delve into its benefits, weather resistance, sharing capabilities, tripod requirements, and training applications. Advantages of Veo Cam Automatic …

Head collisions in rugby are a huge concern but how you calculate the G force involved? In trying to understand if the new Hedkayse rugby headguard made scientific sense I pulled together some calculations. To save others from having to do the same I’ve included them here. Second Law of Motion:- momentum, product of the mass of a particle and …

The Smart Ball has been used in several tournaments recently but what actually is it? An often seen thread on our favourite rugby forum is the debate as to whether a pass was forward in the build up to a try or statements such as “that line-out throw was never straight”. The format often includes diagrams, videos and images of …

Llanishen Reservoir is finally being filled back up again a decade after it was drained and abandoned. Stunning shots taken by drone on a frosty January morning show just how much work has been done over the last decade to restore the two reservoirs to their former glory. As Welsh Water has progressed its restoration works, it has so far …

The start of it all for five-year-old Derek, fishing on the River Tern near Wellington in 1947. Although now, at the age of 80, he says he is not a regular angler any more. “I’m really an opportunist who takes advantage of those who are far more enthusiastic and can provide the venue and equipment, though in my younger years …