Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) back issues from June 2009:
Wyn-ing feeling - but the Lions have to improve.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 CAPTION(S): WINNING START: Lions captain ...
Royal seal of approval flatters the tame Lions.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gareth Griffiths LIONS captain Paul O'Connell cut a surprised figure when he was rewarded by royalty in South Africa. The Irishman was not expecting to be congratulated or recognised for leading his side to a stuttering and unconvincing victory in the tour ...
There's no need to panic, but we must improve at a rate of knots after Saturday's victory; The Wales No 9 gives you his exclusive verdict from inside the Lions camp.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: mike phillips I DIDN'T get a great night's sleep after Saturday's match, not through worrying about our below-par performance but because I managed to pick up a dead leg in the 15 minutes or so that I was on the field. It's not serious and it won't keep me ...
Jones is full of praise for the 'solid' forwards.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gareth Griffiths LIONS try-scoring replacement Alun Wyn Jones described the moment he turned the Royals XV game in the tourists favour as a "solid forward effort". The Wales lock was one of four late replacements thrown on by Ian McGeechan in Rustenburg and ...
Birthday-boy Lee is delighted with his Lions present.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: gareth griffiths WALES full-back Lee Byrne revealed he was handed the perfect early birthday present when he was given his Lions jersey by Gerald Davies. Tour manager Davies was responsible for Saturday's ceremonial duties of presenting the players selected ...
Coach Gatland admits lacklustre tour opener gave his squad a huge wake-up call.
Jun 01, 2009 ... LIONS forwards coach Warren Gatland has warned the tourists must improve dramatically following the lacklustre display on Saturday.. After just managing to defeat a Royal XV combined side consisting of players from the second and third tiers of South African rugby, the Lions ...
Roberts promises team will improve.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: gareth griffiths WALES centre Jamie Roberts believes the unconvincing tour opener victory against the Royal XV will prove to be an inspiring catalyst for the Lions. The Lions limped to victory against the combined side with a poor display that was only ...
Welsh kids are united as the future looks bright.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Simon Thomas SKIPPER Ryan Jones had dubbed it a glimpse into the future and on the evidence of this Toronto encounter the future of Welsh rugby looks reasonably bright. While there's plenty of room for improvement ahead of Saturday's tour finale against the ...
Skipper Ryan delighted with the performance of his Welsh youth.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SKIPPER Ryan Jones says Wales' young guns did themselves proud in Saturday's victory over a physical Canadian outfit in Toronto. Four players made their Test debuts in the 32-23 win at York Stadium and there were first starts for a further three, including 22-point teenage ...
Tom seals tries with a kiss for late 'nan'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: simon thomas WALES winger Tom James dedicated his first Test try to the memory of his late grandmother. The Blues flier revealed that his trademark try celebration of kissing the ball was a tribute to his nan Jean, who passed away a couple of years ago. ...
Lewsey and Corry confident England have a bright future.
Jun 01, 2009 ... England Barbarians 26 33 JOSH LEWSEY may be heading off into the sunset but the retiring World Cup winner is confident England are at the dawn of a "very exciting time" under Martin Johnson. Lewsey and Martin Corry bade emotional farewells to the English game by ...
Biggar's kick out of working with Jenks.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: simon thomas MAN of the match Dan Biggar has hailed his perfect kicking display against Canada as pay-back time for his mentor Neil Jenkins. The 19-year-old fly-half marked his first start for Wales by landing all eight of his kicks at goal to contribute 22 ...
Damned if he does... Damned if he doesn't; Paul Abbandonato turns the spotlight on John Toshack's dilemma as the Wales manager ponders whether to pick his senior stars again.
Jun 01, 2009 ... WALES manager John Toshack is in a no-win position with his senior stars. Follow up his threat to leave them out to plough on with the young guns and he risks more questions about his man-management of big-name players. Do a U-turn and pick them and he risks the ...
Striker Earnie is thriving on the passing skills of young Gunner.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Chris Wathan ROBERT EARNSHAW has insisted Wales have got the play-making power to start building again after hailing Aaron Ramsey as the stuff of strikers' dreams. Pint-sized poacher Earnshaw was back on the international goal trail on Friday night after he ...
Welsh starlet Allen is hoping Martinez stays.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Simon Kendal- Williams AS speculation surrounding the future of Roberto Martinez continues to gather pace, one of his hottest young properties sincerely hopes the Swansea City manager remains at the Liberty Stadium next season. Joe Allen won his first senior ...
Wales call from Tosh answers the prayers of Church.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: simon kendal- williams WALES head to Azerbaijan with only the slimmest mathematical chance of making World Cup 2010 - but there is still plenty at stake, according to one of their newest stars. Simon Church joined Joe Allen and Andy King in winning his first ...
Swans boss would be considered for job, says Wigan chief Whelan.
Jun 01, 2009 ... WIGAN chairman Dave Whelan admits Roberto Martinez (left) would be considered if the Latics' manager's job became vacant. Whelan has given boss Steve Bruce permission to talk to Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn but wants a pounds 3m compensation package if the ...
Ridsdale anger at claim his firm has gone bust.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: phil blanche CARDIFF CITY chairman Peter Ridsdale has rejected claims that his consultancy firm has gone bust owing more than pounds 400,000. Ridsdale was responding to a Sunday tabloid story he described as "misleading" - and said he had the full backing of ...
Hiddink is demanding stability for cup winners; facupfinal.
Jun 01, 2009 ... GUUS HIDDINK has told Chelsea it is time for some stability at Stamford Bridge. The Dutchman left the FA Cup as a going-away present on Saturday after completing his three-and-a-half month stint as crisis manager. Hiddink did exactly what was required in stabilising a ...
Mancini claims he's been offered the Sunderland job.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ROBERTO MANCINI claims he has been offered the chance to manage Sunderland. The 44-year-old former Italy forward was sacked by Inter Milan 12 months ago, despite leading the club to three successive Serie A titles. He has been out of football since leaving the San ...
Duff in a blast at demise of Toon.
Jun 01, 2009 ... NEWCASTLE winger Damien Duff admits some of his team-mates at St James' Park did not care if the club got relegated to the Championship. Duff, who is prepared to stay to get the club back into the Premier League, wants Alan Shearer to be appointed manager and believes the man ...
Everton star calls for new recruits at Goodison Park.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TIM CAHILL has called for fresh investment to help carry Everton into the top four of the Premier League. The attacking midfielder has been the heartbeat of Everton's impressive season but even he could not stop Chelsea lifting the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday after a 2-1 win. ...
Ancelotti on way to Chelsea?
Jun 01, 2009 ... AC MILAN moved quickly to replace the departing Carlo Ancelotti by immediately installing Leonardo as his replacement. Ancelotti stood down as coach yesterday in the wake of Milan's 2-0 win at Fiorentina - a result which confirmed they finished second in Serie A and qualified ...
Miller delighted to hear the fans singing his praises.
Jun 01, 2009 ... KENNY MILLER hopes he will finally be accepted by the fans after helping bring success back to Rangers. The striker knows he was an unpopular signing when he returned to Ibrox last summer for a second spell at the club, having spent a year with bitter rivals Celtic. ...
Premier League experience can help the holders.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Myles Hodgson INDIA enter the ICC World Twenty20 tournament hoping the benefits of playing regularly in the Indian Premier League can help them retain their crown as the best Twenty20 side in the world. The holders, who beat Pakistan to win the inaugural event ...
Sully cash in as Cardiff lose top spot.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Thomas, Carroll THE Premier Division championship battle in the Thomas, Carroll South Wales Cricket League was thrown wide open as top two Cardiff and Sudbrook lost and the next four teams won. Usk defeated leaders Cardiff and knocked them from the top of the ...
Glamorgan's Twenty20 hopes hang in balance, says Maynard.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: phil blanche MATTHEW MAYNARD feels Glamorgan can afford only one more defeat if the Dragons are to keep their Twenty20 Cup dream alive. Saturday's six-wicket defeat to Warwickshire Bears was their third in four games - and Glamorgan are fast reaching the point ...
Newbridge hot on the heels of leaders.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Thomas, Carroll CARDIFF remain unbeaten at the top of Division One of the Thomas, Carroll Welsh Club Cricket Conference with Newbridge hot on their heels. Cefn Fforest reached 219-7 at home to Cardiff after being 102-0 at one stage thanks to Gareth Bisp who ...
Langer's warning to Ashes hopefuls.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FORMER Australian opener Justin Langer warned England not to get carried away by their recent victories over the West Indies as they head into the Ashes series. But he did back England to make it a close series and he has been impressed by the leadership of Andrew Strauss since ...
Golden time for hopefuls.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BRITAIN'S Olympic hopes appear to be in good hands three years out from London 2012 with impressive international victories in rowing, sailing, cycling and triathlon. At the weekend the rowers got nine golds at the first World Cup regatta of the season in Spain while three golds ...
'Time for Hatton to quit'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... JOE CALZAGHE has called for Ricky Hatton to retire following his damaging defeat to Manny Pacquiao earlier this month. Calzaghe, who retired in February with a record of 46 wins from 46 fights, believes time has caught up with the Hitman, whose loss to the Filipino was the ...
Dodd blows chance of a second Euro Open crown.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BARRY-ISLANDER Stephen Dodd blew a golden chance to add a second European Open title to his collection after a disappointing finish to his final round at the London Club, Kent, last night. The 42-year-old, winner of the European Open in 2006 when staged at the K Club in Ireland, ...
Nadal shock makes life easier for Murray in Paris.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ANDY MURRAY'S path to a first grand slam title opened up last night after reigning champion Rafael Nadal was sensationally dumped out of the French Open. Hours after third seed Murray became only the third British man to make the Roland Garros quarter-finals in the Open era ...
Ivanovic in French Open exit.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DEFENDING champion Ana Ivanovic crashed out of the French Open yesterday as she lost in straight sets to Belarus' Victoria Azarenko on Suzanne Lenglen court. Given that eighth seed Ivanovic had not lost a set in her run to the last 32, Azarenko's 6-2 6-3 win came as a surprise. ...
Rhead has the right stuff for 'West.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Pembroke County League HAVERFORDWEST maintained their lead in Division One of the Antur Insurance Pembroke County Cricket League with a seven-wicket victory over Hook. Hook were bowled out for 106 with Brennan Lay top scoring on 43 as Phil Kirkby took 3-15 ...
Good ground forecast for the Derby meeting.
Jun 01, 2009 ... EPSOM clerk of the course Andrew Cooper is predicting good ground for the start of the two-day Investec Derby meeting on Friday. The opening day features both the Oaks and Coronation Cup and Cooper is anticipating slightly quicker conditions for the main event on Saturday. ...
Pace of Fijians too hot for Wales.
Jun 01, 2009 ... WALES reached the semifinals of the Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield yesterday, but their dreams of a place in the final were shattered by a Fiji side with too much pace. "Reaching the semi-finals made up for a disappointing tournament in London," said Wales coach Paul John ...
Coach Dixon owns up to Crusaders'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Simon Kendal- Williams 6 50 Celtic Crusaders Wakefield Wildcats CELTIC CRUSADERS crashed to their heaviest Super League defeat against a resurgent Wakefield side - but coach John Dixon admitted he had no complaints. The Crusaders had shipped five ...
Boy, 7, dies in Dee on heatwave weekend.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A SEVEN-year-old boy has died after going missing in a river as Wales sweltered in a mini heatwave. A search by divers, lifeboat and RAF crews was launched when the boy, who has not been named, disappeared yesterday afternoon. He was reported missing at the River Dee ...
'It's time to make the MMR jab compulsory in Wales' Measles outbreak makes AM vent her fury.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Madeleine Brindley THE MMR vaccine should be made compulsory for all children in Wales, a politician and mother today said. Lynne Neagle has called for a debate about making the triple measles, mumps and rubella vaccine mandatory in Wales as the nation's ...
Welsh arts lobby refutes Paxo's 'barbarians' swipe.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: James McCarthy JEREMY PAXMAN came under fire last night for calling Britain a nation of work-obsessed "barbarians" too busy for art. At the Hay Festival, the Newsnight anchorman also lamented Britain's obsession with TV as he extolled the virtues of our ...
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Charlotte and Gavin present the picture perfect couple to quash rumours of split; We laugh about the stories, Charl tells Hello!
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Tim Lewis WALKING hand-in-hand with their two children, Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson are the picture perfect couple. The stars have turned to a celebrity glossy magazine today in a bid to quash rumours their relationship is on the rocks after reports they ...
Harry's self doubts over pilot training.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Matt Williams PRINCE HARRY has spoken of his self-doubts over being able to cut it as an Army pilot. The 24-year-old prince said at times he has questioned if he has the mental ability to get through the "intense" flying courses he is undertaking. ...
'When children go back to school in the autumn the flu virus has an opportunity' Leading virologist warns that swine flu is quiet now but will take hold.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Madeleine Brindley A FLU pandemic is likely to strike the UK in September or October, with the virus gathering strength as it spreads, a leading expert said today. Professor John Oxford said that even though only 244 cases of swine fu have been confirmed in ...
'The ambulance crews should not be faced with such appalling behaviour'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ALMOST 300 addresses have been flagged as potential trouble spots by the Welsh Ambulance Service. Each of these addresses has a history of violent, abusive or aggressive incidents and police officers often escort ambulance staff called to the scenes. Figures obtained ...
They've got talent - here's the proof; wales newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BRITAIN'S Got Talent electric string quartet Escala made their debut appearance in the album charts yesterday soaring straight into the second spot ....
Crash victim was 'always smiling' wales newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TRIBUTES have been paid to a "popular little girl" who was killed when the car she was travelling in crashed. Chloe Anne Bunney, 11, from Felinheli, died after the accident involving three cars near Porthmadog, Gwynedd, on ...
Interest rates set to stay on hold; wales newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week as attention is focused on its programme to kick-start the economy with injections of new money. It is possible the BoE could again surprise economists on Thursday by announcing further ...
Man in court after victim hospitalised; wales newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A MAN will appear in court today accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a 20-year-old man was seriously injured in an attack. Police charged the man, 21, after he was questioned along with two others, who have ...
Cable calls on 'finger-in-till' Darling to go over claims; Festival told that the Chancellor has lost his moral authority.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: David Williamson VINCE CABLE yesterday demanded Chancellor Alistair Darling's resignation at the Hay-on-Wye book festival. The Liberal Democrats' economic spokesman declared that Mr Darling's "moral authority" had vanished amid allegations of "flipping" homes ...
Ukip could overtake Labour - poll.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE United Kingdom Independence Party could overtake Labour in Thursday's European elections, according to the latest poll. The two parties are neck-and-neck on 17%. There are also fears the BNP could pick up seats in the London, North West and South East regional ...
PM puts faith in a code of conduct.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PRIME Minister Gordon Brown yesterday pledged that a binding code of conduct for all MPs will be a part of a package of measures to "clean up" politics. His call comes Labour was ranked third in a general election-based opinion poll for the first time in 22 years. ...
MP claims his rent went down not up.
Jun 01, 2009 ... rights in 2006. I paid tax on the money and used it to offset costs associated with moving to a smaller flat in the same complex. "My rent went down with the move into a smaller flat not up as suggested. "I effectively used the remaining sum after tax of around ...
Late-term abortionist shot dead at church; world newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A LATE-TERM abortion doctor was shot and killed at church in Wichita, Kansas, yesterday, officials said. A City Hall official said 67-year-old George Tiller was killed yesterday morning at the Reformation Lutheran Church in the town. Police spokesman Gordon Bassham ...
Six people dead in Palestinian clashes; world newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SIX people died as Hamas officials fired automatic weapons in a bid to push back Palestinian security forces storming their hideout. Two top Hamas militants - on the run from Israel for years - were among those killed, along with an unarmed Hamas supporter and three Palestinian policemen. ...
Shark warning for surfers at Cape Point; world newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... OFFICIALS are warning surfers to beware of sharks off South Africa's coast where 55 whales beached themselves near Cape Point. Hundreds of volunteers had tried to push the false killer whales back out to sea without success before a dozen whales died of exhaustion and stress and ...
Long Mynd glider pilot killed on take-off; uk newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A GLIDER pilot was killed yesterday when his aircraft crashed on take-off, police said. The man, thought to be aged in his 40s and from Worcestershire, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at the Midland Gliding Club on Shropshire's Long Mynd. A West ...
Last survivor of the Titanic disaster dies; uk newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE last survivor of the Titanic died yesterday in a Southampton nursing home at the age of 97, according to sources. Miss Millvina Dean was just nine weeks old when the historic liner sank in 1912. She had boarded the doomed ship with her parents Bertram Frank and ...
British soldiers killed in Afghanistan; uk newsbulletin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TWO British soldiers have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan. One of the soldiers was from the Light Dragoons, the other from the Parachute Regiment. The explosion took place while the soldiers were on operations in Musa Qal'eh, in Helmand Province. ...
'We need food. We need help. We want peace' Starving Swat residents trapped by battle with Taliban emerge.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Mike Jones PEOPLE trapped in their homes for weeks emerged in search of food at barren shops while corpses lay exposed in the Swat Valley's main city yesterday. They emerged as Pakistani officials suggested the army offensive against the Taliban in the region ...
Big Ben celebrates 150 years of chimes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BIG Ben celebrated its 150th anniversary yesterday with free downloads of its hourly chimes. One of the world's most famous clocks started keeping time on May 31, 1859, when the construction of the tower, the great bell and the clock was completed. Big Ben is named ...
Contact us, police tell Paris death suspect.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A BRITISH businessman suspected of beating his girlfriend to death in a Paris hotel was last night urged to contact police. An international manhunt for Ian Griffin was launched after his wealthy girlfriend Kinga Legg was found dead at the exclusive Hotel Le Bristol in the ...
Brown pledges to make it 'possible' for Queen to attend D-Day events.
Jun 01, 2009 ... GORDON BROWN yesterday pledged he would make it "possible" for the Queen or any other member of the royal family to attend next weekend's official D-Day commemorations in France if they wished to be present. There will be no royal representation at the events to mark the 65th ...
Family vow to keep their daughter from balcony-leap father; Hogan's former wife fears that he will try and contact his daughter.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Aleisha Scott THE family of John Hogan's former wife said yesterday they will fight to protect his daughter Mia from "unwanted intrusion by her father". John Hogan will return to Bristol this week after he was freed from a Greek psychiatric unit by a court in ...