28/02/22 Today was a great day on placement with Graham Thomas at Dai Sport. Graham has worked as a sports journalist for various professional organisations and provides a quality insight into the demands of working in a professional environment. The day began with a chat about what I’d like to get out of the experienceContinue reading “Third Year Placement Portfolio Blog”
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How a quartet with zero rowing experience completed one of the most physically and mentally challenging rows in the world, The Talisker Whiskey Challenge.
Every year, around thirty crews of brave (or just bonkers) people from rowing novices to the battle-hardened professionals attempt to make it 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean. Monty Williams and his school friends from Caerleon in South Wales decided to tackle thisContinue reading “How a quartet with zero rowing experience completed one of the most physically and mentally challenging rows in the world, The Talisker Whiskey Challenge.”
Dragons’ powerful prop Lloyd Fairbrother is loving his time at Rodney Parade
The ‘Cornish Barrel’ made the move to Wales in 2014 from last season’s double winning champions Exeter Chiefs and has become a stalwart for the Dragons over his 7 years with the region. Fairbrother made his Premiership debut for Exeter at the age of 18 but factors outside of rugby and a chat with formerContinue reading “Dragons’ powerful prop Lloyd Fairbrother is loving his time at Rodney Parade”
International Women’s Day
Celebrated on March 8th every year, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to commemorate the achievements of women worldwide, but also as a reminder of the many injustices the women face world-wide to this day. The official website for IWD describes the day as: “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural andContinue reading “International Women’s Day”
Amber Reed: Bristol Bears captain and England international explains why she is helping to tackle the challenges of online abuse and mental health.
“WHEN I have children, I want them to grow up in a world where their achievements and dreams aren’t limited by the social limits put on them”. These were the words of the Bristolian centre as she explained the reason she got behind the #icare campaign on social media. The campaign was started by Reed’sContinue reading “Amber Reed: Bristol Bears captain and England international explains why she is helping to tackle the challenges of online abuse and mental health.”
Working for free, breaking boundaries and gaining employment with no journalistic background. How to make it in sports broadcasting.
Jacqui Oatley was awarded an MBE in 2016 for services to broadcasting and diversity in sport. The Wolverhampton born and bred commentator, pundit and presenter is one of the most well respected broadcasters in the UK. But Oatley’s rise to become a regular on British television was far from direct. Oatley recalled the startContinue reading “Working for free, breaking boundaries and gaining employment with no journalistic background. How to make it in sports broadcasting.”
Why Wales youth international Lewis Clutton can be an instant hit for Penybont FC.
Penybont have bolstered their ranks with former Bristol Rovers academy midfielder Lewis Clutton. Clutton, 19, has also featured for Wales throughout their age grade teams, playing alongside the likes of Neco Williams and Ben Cabango to name a few. He spent last season on loan at Salisbury in the Southern League Premier South and believesContinue reading “Why Wales youth international Lewis Clutton can be an instant hit for Penybont FC.”
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Players to watch
Daniel Carter (Blues) DC’s return to New Zealand after spells in France and Japan has been highly documented. Although it is more likely the former 3-time Super Rugby winner with the Crusaders will play a supporting role to current All Blacks star Beauden Barrett who has switched Wellington for the capital, Carter’s experience could proveContinue reading “Super Rugby Aotearoa: Players to watch”
Rugby clubs unite to raise money for Gwent ICU nurses
Monmouthshire rugby clubs Magor and Caldicot RFC have raised a remarkable £3,700 for Intensive Care Unit staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport with their shave and nominate challenge. Magor chairman Neal Harris commenced proceedings by shaving his head and donating and challenged his club mates to do the same, a Just Giving pageContinue reading “Rugby clubs unite to raise money for Gwent ICU nurses”
Season Review – Carmarthen Quins
Team: Carmarthen Quins Position: 2nd After a 10th place finish last term the West Walians will be ecstatic with their campaign this season finishing just 7 points of league leaders Cardiff. Quins, under the guidance of former Scarlets hooker Emyr Phillips still had the ‘Blue & Blacks’ in their sights in the league as wellContinue reading “Season Review – Carmarthen Quins”
Haydn Evans 