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Wales on road to destruction?
TODAY we continue Argus Sport's inquiry into Welsh rugby with a look at how other countries have reformed the way they run the game. Here Andrew Baldock, the Press Association's Rugby Union correspondent, looks at how England have become the top side
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Easy victory for Cwmbran
CWMBRAN entertained Treherbert to the Kings Head Field for the very first time - and the home team were victorious 33-23.. After losing to Treherbert away by one point, Cwmbran were on a revenge mission but they started badly by giving away two penalties
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Spoofers spill their secrets
CAN'T wait another six months for a fix of literary genius in the flesh and the chance to rub shoulders with the security guards of political giants? Then Cheltenham Festival of Literature's Spring Weekend, which runs from Friday, April 5 to Sunday, April
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Rehousing wrangle rumbles on
A HOMELESS former steelworker with six children says he is now considering going into private rented accommodation as he wrangles with Newport council over being rehoused. Three weeks ago, the Argus highlighted how Roger Moore, (pictured) made redundant
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Gabbidon waits for Wales debut
HIGHLY-rated young Welsh defender Daniel Gabbidon (pictured) is keeping his fingers crossed Mark Hughes will give him his international debut in the Millennium Stadium friendly against the Czech Republic in a fortnight. The 22-year-old Panteg-born starlet
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Wales props clash
TOP of the props -- Wales pair Iestyn Thomas and Chris Anthony line up directly against one another at Eugene Cross Park on Friday night when Ebbw Vale and leaders Newport clash in the Welsh/Scottish League (7.05pm). Thomas, the Wales loose head, will
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Steel: MPs summon US envoy
NEWPORT MP Alan Howarth yesterday persuaded an all-party group of MPs from steel constituencies to summon the US ambassador to Parliament. The move was made so that the ambassador to Britain, Mr William S Farish, can explain why his government is putting
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Dream date for Andrew
A TEENAGER who has survived two kidney transplants had a dream come true when he met players from his favourite football team. Andrew McIntyre, (pictured) aged 17, of Sandy Lane, Caldicot, travelled to Cardiff where players from Cardiff City FC were training
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From a nun to a mum
IN the latest of our looks at LIFE, we focus on Julie Dyment, who turned her back on the world at 16 after she was sexually assaulted. She became a nun, vowing never to marry and have children. But LIFE didn't turn out that way for Julie... TELOR IWAN
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'Why I left the shadow cabinet'
GWENT AM Phil Williams says he is not ready to reach for his pipe and slippers just yet, despite being eased out of his party's shadow cabinet yesterday. Dr Williams (pictured) has gone from AM of the year in 1999-2000, to having no front-line role in
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Sevens boss Ryan resigns
NEWPORT'S John Ryan has resigned as manager of the Wales Sevens team, blaming the Welsh Rugby Union for failing to take the mini version of the game seriously. He says if Wales are to play sevens rugby they need a dedicated squad like other countries
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'Day I knew I must quit smoking'
A TRIP to the seaside with his nieces nine years ago convinced John Sicolo (pictured) that he had to give up smoking. The TJ's nightclub owner found himself panting so hard after climbing up the steps from the lifeboat museum at Cromer, Norfolk, that
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Brutal attack on patrol cop
A GWENT police officer attacked by three men while on patrol said last night: "I feared for my life". PC Jonathan Ellis, 29, (pictured) who lives in Mardy, Abergavenny, with his wife Sarah and their two young sons, was on mobile patrol on Sunday night
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Police appeal after factory raid
THIEVES stole goods valued at £500 and caused more than £1,500 worth of damage at a Cwmbran factory. They broke into the RCP Engineering Services site at Chapel Lane, Croesyceiliog, last night. Police say the break in happened at the Edlogan Works building
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Gwent is split by health divide
WALES' health inequalities are laid bare in chief medical officer Dr Ruth Hall's annual report, issued today. It reveals wide discrepancies in life expectancy and death rates in different parts of Wales. Health reporter Andy Rutherford reports. WE are
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'City' decision tomorrow
THE long-awaited decision on whether Newport is to be named as Wales' 'jubilee city' is set to be made by the Lord Chancellor tomorrow. Newport, the bookies' favourite, will learn if it is to gain the coveted city status. The Argus is backing the bid.
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Shaun Connor's back
FORMER Ebbw Vale and Newport outside half Shaun Connor makes a welcolm return to Vale colours against Newport in Friday's Welsh/Scottish League clash (7.05pm) after being signed on permit from Neath. Connor left Eugene Cross Park at the end of last season
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Lottery loot - apply now
NEWPORT MP Alan Howarth (pictured) says his constituency is not getting its fair share of lottery cash - because not enough people are applying for it. So, in a bid to boost the cash coming to Newport East, he invited more than 60 people representing
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Strikers will face Wales axe
IF Wales players carry out their threat to strike for the England game at Twickenham next week they face the threat of never being chosen for their country again. There has been an incredible new twist to the row with the Welsh Rugby Union. The owners
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Race row pantomime
WELSH rugby's race row descended into a pantomime yesterday as the sports minister and the WRU issued a series of contradictory statements. Minister Jenny Randerson started the ball rolling as she made a statement to the National Assembly following our
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Cwmbran restore lost confidence
CWMBRAN shrugged off their Welsh Cup woes at Richmond Park last night when a fine all-round goalless performance helped rebuild shattered confidence following that shock cup exit at Ton Pentre. Only Carmarthen's woodwork prevented Tony Willcox's men from
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Lotto cash for historic park
NEWPORT'S historic Belle Vue Park is to be restored to its former glory, thanks to £2 million of lottery cash. Today Newport council announces the lottery award and unveils a programme of restoration for Belle Vue, centering on its historic pavilion,
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Day two of the great Welsh rugby debate
IN the second instalment of Argus Sport's inquiry into Welsh rugby, we continue our no-holds barred interview with WRU chief Glanmor Griffiths. These are the answers in full to our five questions. Q: Does Wales breed inferior players compared with other
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The great Welsh rugby debate
IN the first installment of ARGUS SPORT'S inquiry into Welsh rugby, we deliver a no-holds barred interview with WRU chief Glanmor Griffiths published in two parts. These are the answers to our first four questions in full. Question: There is widespread
