Opening month’s fixtures of North East Wales League top division are released
On their return to Tier 4, Lex XI will play on the opening night of…
It’s a net gain as £5,000 donation helps future cricket stars in Vale of Clwyd
ANOTHER GREAT ARTICLE FROM CEIDIOG PR PHOTOGRAPHS BY MANDY JONES More than 120 cricketers in…
Archive Classics: Bethesda Athletic complete back-to-back Cookson Cup successes
2008-09 COOKSON CUP FINAL Bethesda Athletic 2 (King OG 3, C Thomas 18) Glan Conwy…
CPDM Y Felinheli add experienced name to management team
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Dan Gregg: “I am 100% committed to Llangefni Town”
Dan Gregg insists he is 100% committed to Llangefni Town this season and has quashed…
Left-sided defender who loves to join the attack – that’s Wrexham Foresters’ latest signing Mia Thomas
A left-sided defender fond of joining the attack is the seventh new signing announced by…
Pob lwc Ben Ogilvy – rheolwr newydd CPD Penrhyndeudraeth. Good luck to new Penrhyndeudraeth manager Ben Ogilvy
CPD Penrhyndeudraeth have appointed former Bangor City player Ben Ogilvy as first team manager ahead…
North Wales quartet proud to run in the heat for Welsh Masters
Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Four very proud athletes from North Wales Road Runners…
Archive Classics: Bethesda Athletic complete double with extra time victory to lift Cookson Cup (2008)
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Bangor City 1876 cleared of charges relating to alleged pyrotechnics misuse at cup tie
CPD Dinas Bangor City 1876 have been cleared of two changes relating to alleged misuse…
Tom Thornton reaches 500 wickets for Llandudno, Edward Rooney bags career-best 5-6 in Abergele win – great action in North Wales Cricket League Division One
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE – REPORTS JULY 11 DIVISION ONE Llandudno 1st XI (18) 165-10…
Wrexham Foresters’ latest signing has a genuine eye for goal
Wrexham Foresters‘ policy of bringing in young talent continues with the signing of Evie Wigley…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 11 – Llangefni Town
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Danny’s double delight – were these Brookwell’s two finest hours in a Porthmadog shirt?
Were these Danny Brookwell’s two finest moments at Porthmadog? Two victories he will never forget….. LOCK STOCK…
Porthmadog bid a fond farewell to class act Danny Brookwell
Danny Brookwell has said fond farewells to Porthmadog FC after three highly impressive seasons at…
Congratulations Mochdre – 2026 North Wales T20 kings!
Congratulations to Mochdre – the 2026 North Wales T20 champions. A perfect nine wins out…
Ffion looks to be a fantastic fit for the Foresters
A 16-year-old talent with a strong pedigree is the latest recruit for the ambitious Wrexham…
FAW Amateur Trophy – 50 ties, a fascinating Denbighshire derby plus many more interesting match-ups
50 ties, 100 clubs – good luck to all who have entered this season’s FAW…
What next for Rosie Hughes?
What next for Rosie Hughes? North Wales? England? the USA? There were a few eyebrows…
Make sure you catch this tonight!
The 2026/27 FAW Amateur Trophy First Qualifying Round draw will be streamed at 7pm on…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 10 – Llandudno FC
Compiling a best Llandudno XI, statistically at least, is tougher than the others because it…
Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG
Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026coastandcountry.blog Master veteran Kevin Slattery,chairman of North Wales Road Runners, won…
Bangor City 1876 Women show plenty of promise in Tranmere test
Bangor City 1876 Women got their pre-season up and running with a friendly against Tranmere…
Welsh Cup North semi-finals: Hall defeat Bay to set up final with run machines Brymbo
It will be Northop Hall versus Brymbo in the Welsh Cup North Zone Final. Both…
Chirk deliver at the double: Swarbrick bowls ’em over
SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION TWO Chirk 1st XI (21) 96-3 Alberbury 1st XI…
New signing Miles can help Wrexham Foresters on road to glory
Highly-rated attacking midfielder Madison Miles is Wrexham Foresters’ latest signing. The teenager switches from Alvechurch…
North Wales Cricket League Premier Division: Will Evans dominates in emphatic Mochdre victory
Denbigh 1st XI (9) 240-10 Mochdre 1st XI (18) 315-8 Will Evans took centre stage…
North Wales T20: Taylor hits two half-tons and takes four wickets in double Brymbo victory, Gwersyllt win twice
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE T20 REPORTS – JULY 11 St Asaph (3) 127-0 Menai Bridge…
Liverpool Cricket Comp: North Wales teams do region proud with three wins, a draw and two narrow losses
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT CRICKET COMPETITION 1ST XI FIRST DIVISION Colwyn Bay 1st XI (25) 217-4…
North Wales pair join English pyramid and target an amazing joint four-timer!
North Wales’ loss is the English pyramid’s gain. Former Connah’s Quay Nomads double title-winning duo Polly Wild-McGregor…
Foresters reveal third new signing for 2026-27 season
Young talent Ruby Smith is the newest addition to the Wrexham Foresters women’s squad. Smith,…
Experienced manager oversees pre-season for Bangor City Women 1876
Former Bethesda Athletic and Beaumaris Town manager Chris O’Neal is currently holding the reins for…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 9 – Kinmel Bay
Kinmel Bay returned to competitive women’s football as recently as 2023-24, but their existence goes…
Archive Classics: Rhyl win their first Welsh Premier League title at Porthmadog (2003-04)
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years, I’ve attended and reported on…
Coming home: Jay Roberts returns to CPD Llangoed
Jay Roberts has made a swift return to CPD Llangoed. The 21-year-old left the Ynys Môn…
Wrexham Foresters announce two top class signings – and there’s more to come
Wrexham Foresters have signed a top-class goalkeeper in their quest to take Tier 2 by…
Tenant to host landlord in one of the Welsh Cup QR1’s more interesting ties – check out full draw
Tenant will host Landlord in one of the most interesting pairings featured in tonight’s Welsh…
Charity grudge match at Brymbo Cricket Club
Caring cricketers are aiming to hit a great total for local children and families living…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 8 – CPDM Y Felinheli
CPDM Y Felinheli – Best All-Time XI Catrin Beech Fantastic goalkeeper who made her senior…
Don’t miss this tonight!
Just over two months on from Caernarfon Town’s history-making day at Rodney Parade, the 2026/27…
North Wales Cricket League: Pwllheli skittle Llanrwst out for just 36, Carmel march on at the summit
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE REPORTS DIVISION TWO Saturday, July 4 Denbigh 2nd XI (0) 162-10…
Blank nights for Cymru Premier in Europe
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Decided – where FC Mountain will compete this season
FC Mountain will play their football in the Tier 4 North Wales Coast East League…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 7 – Connah’s Quay Nomads
With back to back Adran North titles behind them, plus two second-place finishes in the…
Archive Classics No 20: Wrexham Ladies take the points in Welsh Premier battle away to Llandudno
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
CPD Aberffraw scoop four awards at North Wales Coast West League AGM
What a night for CPD Aberffraw!The Cae Cynlas club picked up no less than four…
Welcome to the North East Wales Football League – so who are AFC Weston Rhyn?
Who are the welcome newcomers to the North East Wales Football League? AFC Weston Rhyn…
Another two Nomads stars on their way – how many more possible departures from North Wales football are coming?
Two more stars of Connah’s Quay Nomads women’s back-to-back title successes have left the club….
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 6 – Denbigh Town
Denbigh Town ladies have been around for a good while and are no strangers to…
Shock departures: Nomads double title-winning duo leave the club
Two of Connah’s Quay Nomads’ most influential players of recent seasons have left the club….
Welcome to the North Wales football pyramid – AFC Weston Rhyn!
The North East Wales Football Association can confirm that AFC Weston Rhyn have been accepted…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs: No 5 – Flint Town United
Flint Town United Ladies All-Time XI This team only formed in 2022-23, but we’ve still…
Draw made for NEWFA Challenge Cup – who plays who?
The draw for the First and Second Qualifying Rounds of the North East Wales FA…
Caernarfon Town host their first European game at The Oval this week – and club chairman Paul Evans could not be more proud
INTERVIEW: faw.cymru The Oval will host UEFA Conference League football on Thursday 9 July (KO…
Following Steffan Jones’ resignation CPD Penrhyndeudraeth are seeking a new manager
CPD Penrhyndeudraeth are searching for a new manager following the resignation of Steffan Jones. Under…
Promoted Kinmel Bay’s new manager has a great track record in Tier 3
New league, new management team for Kinmel Bay. Ally Stubbs will lead the Morfa club…
Please support football fundraiser in aid of local family left devastated by tragedy
A message from Holyhead Hotspur Reserves….. Wednesday evening we entertain Holyhead Town at home 18.45…
Archive Classics: Back to August 1987 – Caernarfon Town beat Liverpool FC!
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Title-winning squad remain – exciting new names expected to join them
The majority of the Wrexham Foresters squad crowned undefeated Central Wales North Ladies League champions…
Dates and times set for Welsh Cup and FAW Amateur Trophy draws
Dates for the opening round draws in this season’s Welsh Cup and FAW Amateur Trophy…
Transfer trail: Another 14 signings covering Tiers 3, 4 and 5
Many thanks to clubs for their assistance with photos and information LLANFAIRFECHAN TOWN Cynan Edwards…
Warm, wild and windy for the Nova Coast half marathon
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North Wales Cricket League Division One: Record smashed at Conwy, leaders Llandudno win, tie at Buckley, victories for Connah’s Quay, Halkyn and Northop 2nds
DIVISION ONE REPORTS – JULY 4, 2026 Conwy 1st XI (18) 423-3 dec Bangor 2nd…
Australian ace believed to have broken North Wales Cricket League’s highest individual score record
Conwy’s Australian run machine Harrison Hudson is believed to have broken the North Wales Cricket…
Chirk win double: Flack stars in thrilling first team victory, seconds 34 points clear at top after emphatic success
SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE – JULY 4, 2026 DIVISION TWOChirk 1st XI (21) 221-9…
Archive Classics: North Wales football’s final fling before Covid struck – Llysfaen v Bangor 1876 (2020)
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Liverpool Cricket Competition: Double success for Colwyn Bay, Hall have mixed fortunes, no cheer for Prestatyn
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT COMPETITION – REPORTS JULY 4, 2026 1ST XI FIRST DIVISION Colwyn Bay…
North Wales T20 League: Nine wins out of nine Mochdre lead way, first victory for Hawarden Park
Mochdre are the team to beat in the North Wales T20 League after completing a…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs – No 4: Caernarfon Town
Caernarfon Town have enjoyed an illustrious past with cups and titles galore on their record….
Archive Classics: Prestatyn Sports complete a quadruple (2014/15)
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Italian coach takes on task of getting relegated FC Mountain back up the pyramid
Paride Muci….know the name? You soon will do, as the Italian is the new head…
Cricket fixtures for North Wales clubs – Saturday, July 4
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New women’s football team to be formed at Porthmadog
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Management team appointed to run Foresters’ new women’s development side
Wrexham Foresters have appointed a management team to run the club’s new women’s development side…
2026/27 Novira Cymru Premier Phase One fixtures released – and North Wales Euro qualifiers meet on opening weekend
One of the most attractive fixtures on the opening weekend of the Novira Cymru Premier …
Novira Cymru North fixtures for the 2026-27 season released – and it’s a big opener for Bangor City 1876!
The fixtures for the 2026/27 Novira Cymru North season have been published – and there’s…
Archive Classics: Prestatyn Town in seven heaven after record Welsh Premier win
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
North Wales women’s all-time club XIs – No 3 CPDM Bangor
Here’s the latest feature in a new women’s football series where we choose North Wales…
Wales international striker Hughes signs for Sunderland
Wales international forward Elise Hughes has signed for Women’s Super League 2 club Sunderland on…
Cymru Football TV is launched
The Football Association of Wales is excited to unveil Cymru Football TV, the new home…
Archive Classic: Rhyl produce sensational comeback three days after record 10-0 defeat
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Best All-Time XI’s for North Wales Women’s football clubs: No 2 – Airbus UK Broughton
Here’s the second feature of a new women’s football series where we choose North Wales…
Two cracking semi-finals lined up in Cricket Welsh Cup North Zone
The Cricket Welsh Cup North Zone tournament is now at the last four stage after…
Archive Classics: Much-needed win for Denbigh Town puts them back on title trail (1995/96)
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Bangor City 1876 Women seek brand new management team after Griffith steps down
Bangor City 1876 Women are aiming for a completely fresh leadership start this season. The…
NEW SERIES: Best XI’s for North Wales women’s football teams – No 1 Amlwch Town
Time for a new women’s football series where we choose North Wales clubs’ best all-time…
North Wales Cricket League Divisions 2-4: Ghufran hits 150, Ruthin stun leaders Bersham, Rwsters win double
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE – REPORTS JUNE 27 DIVISION TWO Menai Bridge 2nd XI (1)…
11 transfers covering Tiers 2. 3. 4 and 5 – enjoy the read….
Many thanks to all clubs who provide player information and photographs HOLYHEAD TOWN Kane Astles…
FAW says £150M investment needed by 2030 to transform football facilities in Wales
The Cymru Football Foundation and Football Association of Wales are calling for £150million to be…
North Wales Cricket League Division One: Andrew’s day for Bethesda, big wins for top pair Llandudno and Conwy
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION ONE REPORTS – JUNE 27 Conwy 1st XI (18) 328-6…
Mountain vow to take battle with the FAW over relegation to Court of Arbitration for Sport
A football club fighting to save its future says it is willing to take a…
Wing wizard Ellie is a new face at Bangor City Women 1876
Bangor City 1876 Women have signed right-winger Ellie Sian Jones from CPDM Y Felinheli. The…
New Wrexham goalkeeper is a Wales international
Wrexham AFC Women have signed highly-rated goalkeeper Lucy Farrell from Stoke City. Farrell, 22, made…
Llandudno sign new keeper from NFA
Llandudno Ladies have announced their first signing of the 2026-27 season. She is goalkeeper Courtney…
Club stalwart appointed new CPD Mynydd Llandegai manager
CPD Mynydd Llandegai have announced the name of their new manager. Iwan “Pij” Morris is…
Former Rhyl FC star plays part in downfall of Chirk’s cricketers
SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE – SATURDAY, JUNE 27 DIVISION TWOSentinel 2nd XI (21) 164-7…
Liverpool Competition: Five wins out of six for North Wales sides, Prestatyn 1st XI just few runs short of making it a full house
1ST XI FIRST DIVISION Sefton Park 1st XI (4) 122-10 Northop Hall 1st XI (20)…
North Wales Premier: Brymbo score 400+, wins for St Asaph and Menai Bridge, Gwersyllt and Mochdre triumph
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION REPORTS – JUNE 27 Brymbo 1st XI (18) 430-3…
Archive Classic: Prestatyn go nap on a bleak night for the Cofis (2008)
Having covered North Wales football for close on 40 years. I’ve attended and reported on…
Ten more North Wales football transfers below Tier 1
Many thanks to clubs who provide photographs and information Morgan Rowlands (Trearddur Bay to CPD…
Rhos United FC’s new chairman is a very familiar and popular figure at the club
Rhos United FC can confirm the appointment of a new club chairman – and what…
Cricket fixtures for North Wales clubs – Saturday, June 27
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Can Euro link-up boost chances of FAW reviewing its embarrassing promotion system in women’s football?
Here’s interesting…… The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that the Genero Adran Premier has…
Image change launches a whole new start for the Cymru Leagues
The Cymru Leagues is delighted to share a new brand and identity for the Cymru…
Archive Classics: Revenge for Glantraeth in Cookson final – Corrig clinches cup
Cookson Cup Final 2017 Glantraeth 2 (Lock 50, McGonigle 117)Penrhyndeudraeth 1 (Tomos Smith 8)After extra…
Two little ducks? No, 22 North Wales football transfers
Thank you to all clubs for your photos and information PENYCAE Alex Williams (from Cefn…
Looking back on why CPD Dinas Bangor City 1876 were named Grassroots North Wales Team of the Season
CPD Dinas Bangor City 1876 is the Grassroots North Wales Team of the 2025-26 Season.An…
ALL THE WINNERS – NORTH WALES SENIOR FOOTBALL ROLL OF HONOUR 2025-26
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Magic Memories: Mostyn FC and the great Johnny Parry
The imminent return of Mostyn to the North Wales football roster has got the memory…
All hail 10 more North Wales goal kings – part 3!
Following the success of our first two features on 10 North Wales Goal Kings, we’ve decided…
10 North Wales Goal Kings 2 – a second feature on our most prolific net-finders
Following the success of our first feature on 10 North Wales Goal Kings we’ve decided…
Let’s celebrate 10 North Wales football goal kings!
It’s about time to celebrate our North Wales goal kings again! Here are some profiles…
A tribute to Flintshire’s finest journalist – the great Alan Davies
It was fitting that I shared the proudest moment of my journalism career with Alan…
PREVIEW: Will it be Brickfield Rangers or Porthmadog lifting the tier 3 cup at Rhyl?
Lock Stock Ardal Northern League Cup Final Brickfield Rangers v Porthmadog Saturday, May 17 –…
Farewell to Mark – an incredible human, loyal friend and amazing husband and dad
Throughout my writing career I’ve had to compose way too many tributes to North Wales…
Final farewell to the popular Caernarfon and District Football League
While there was much sadness over the demise of some long-running North Wales football leagues…
Special feature: How many places on Anglesey have had football teams – and how many haven’t?
According to experts, there are 108 towns, villages or hamlets on the Isle of Anglesey…
Goodbye Anglesey League – a dear friend to North Wales football for 125 years
Having provided so many thrilling title races over the years it was something of an…