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Hallam Amos looks certain to win first Wales cap against Tonga

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ promising utility back Hallam Amos looks a good bet to make his Wales debut against Tonga on Friday night. Wales’ record 40-6 victory over Argentina at the Millennium Stadium was tainted by yet more injury worries as they

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Wales v Argentina player ratings

LEIGH HALFPENNY: His place kicking is superb as always, ending up with 20 points, missing just once out of nine. Good generally as well in both attack and defence. 8 GEORGE NORTH: Took his try well after a lovely inside ball by Mike Phillips but

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Coleman 'gutted' by equaliser

WALES manager Chris Coleman confessed to being “gutted,” after his charges were denied by a last-gasp Finnish equaliser, writes Michael Pearlman. The former defender has penned a new two-year deal with the Football Association of Wales but saw

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Wales held after late equaliser

WALES 1 FINLAND 1 WALES ushered in the new era for Chris Coleman with a lacklustre draw with Finland at the Cardiff City Stadium, writes Michael Pearlman. Boss Coleman, who ended speculation that he was set for Premier League basement boys

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Family Fun - try out ten-pin bowling

Strike it lucky with your family trip by trying out ten-pin bowling. SOPHIE BROWNSON investigates.AS THE weather gets colder it’s tempting to just wrap up warm and stay indoors.But why not be active in the warmth and give bowling a go?Indoor bowling

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LIVE: Wales v Finland

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Newport student in lucky escape after A466 crash

THE TEENAGE driver of this smashed-up car has spoken of his lucky escape after crashing into a boulder on the A466 near Chepstow.Newport college student Frazer Saunders, 19, was with his girlfriend when he lost control of his Toyota Yaris between St Arvans

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Wales record first autumn series win since 2009 – Wales 40 Argentina 6

WALES ended their four-year drought without an autumn series victory by pummelling a poor Pumas side at the Millennium Stadium to claim a record win over Argentina. The South Americans are seriously on the slide and have endured a dreadful 2013

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More Welsh students seeking fees help

THE number of students in Wales seeking help to pay university fees is at its highest level since 2008, according to figures released by the Welsh Government on Thursday. The tuition fee loans and grants are awarded to Welsh students wherever they

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Torfaen movie makers step closer to Hollywood

TORFAEN filmmakers are one step nearer to Hollywood as they have been shortlisted for international film competition, The Pitch.Andrew Toovey, 28, from Garndiffaith, and Joe O’Hare, 29, from Cwmbran, submitted the short film idea, Roots, which has

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Wales v Argentina

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Shopping with Keiligh Baker - our guide to Christmas gifts for kids

IT’s the most magical time of the year - nearly.In my opinion, Christmas shopping in the run up to December 25 should be considered an Olympic sport. Your heart rate increases and between the adrenalin, the highs, the lows, and the scuffles over

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Meet an Abergavenny couple who are passionate about tea

An Abergavenny couple have set up their own tea importation business. KEILGIH BAKER reports.ELIZABETH and Barry Chantler set up their eponymous brand just two short years ago, yet the amount they have achieved in such a short time implies the business

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Dragons 20 Wasps 8

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons ended a three-year wait for a victory against English opposition at Rodney Parade with a 20-8 success against London Wasps in the LV= Cup. The win against Gloucester in November 2010 was the last time that the Dragons had

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Father & Son by Chris Wood - Little Teilo's adventures with Smokey the dog and Frank the horse

Over the last few weeks, I have begun to realise that for babies the world is full of endless possibilities and if fate does not intervene, futures as daredevils, stuntmen, lion tamers and fire walkers could beckon. The term ‘once bitten twice

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WEEKENDER: Cool kids say no to toil in the soil

IT'S official, apparently - gardening is uncool. A survey published this week reveals that among young people, the prospect of getting their hands dirty and getting a little bit cold while working in the garden, is massively unwelcome. In a

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Abercarn dinner lady retires after 37 years

A DINNER LADY who spent 37 years looking after Abercarn’s children retired after a special assembly held in her honour yesterday.Jan Dury, 72, who lives on High Meadow, has always lived in the village. And in her time working at Abercarn Primary

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We'll keep our feet on the ground, says Justin Edinburgh

NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh insists his players will keep their feet on the ground despite moving up to fourth in League Two after beating Hartlepool United. Goals from Harry Worley and Conor Washington sealed a 2-0 win over Colin Cooper

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County to host Peterborough in Trophy semi

NEWPORT County AFC will host League One Peterborough United in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy southern section semi-final. The match will be played at Rodney Parade in the week beginning December 9. The winners will face either Stevenage or Swindon Town

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Gwent raises funds for Children in Need

GWENT came out in force to support Children in Need this year with a range of fundraising efforts - from the brave to the fun to the very, very painful.Schools and business' across the county dressed up, hair was shaved off and toys were donated in

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Caerwent teen was killed by toxic shock syndrome

A TALENTED teenager who died suddenly earlier this year suffered from toxic shock syndrome caused by her first use of a tampon. The Argus reported earlier this year how Natasha Scott-Falber, of Canon Lane, Caerwent, was staying at her dad Michael

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Famous win gives Cory Allen remarkable confidence

MUCH of Cory Allen’s unshakable self-belief stems from the part he played in Wales Under-20s’ stunning 9-6 win over New Zealand in the 2012 International Rugby Board Junior World Championship, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.The 6ft 3in and 15st 8lb

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Man seriously injured after Blaenavon window fall

A MAN who fell from a window in Blaenavon is being treated in hospital. Police were call to Broad Street Blaenavon at around 9.15pm on Tuesday after reports that a flat had been broken into. A Gwent Police spokesman said: “Officers attended

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Dragons v Wasps

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The ringers who make the bells peal out over Abergavenny

THEY make the bells ring out for church services and weddings. HAYLEY MILLS meets the campanologists of Abergavenny. SAINT Mary’s Priory Church in Abergavenny has a thriving group of bell ringers who meet weekly to practise and ring on a Sunday

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Dirty Bettws butcher is fined for series of offences

A BETTWS butcher has been fined £2,000 for a series of food hygiene offences a magistrate said could have killed someone. An environmental health officer who visited Steve Amman Butchers in Bettws shopping centre as part of a routine inspection

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Ebbw Vale schoolboy shaves head for Children in Need

A KIND hearted school boy has shaved off his curly locks for Children in Need. Mitchell Parker, eight of Beaufort Hilly Primary School, Ebbw Vale, decided to go for the chop after seeing his mother do the same for charity a few years ago. Year

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Bradley Davies: Wales tight five need to look after debutant Rhodri Jones

LOCK Bradley Davies believes Wales tight five have a responsibility to protect debutant tighthead Rhodri Jones against the strong-scrummaging Pumas this afternoon, writes Chris Kirwan.Warren Gatland's side look to get their autumn series up and running

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Wales should win with ease

THE OUTCOME of Wales’ showdown with Argentina today is a Catch-22 situation for Warren Gatland and his men. If they win by any margin, even a huge one, many will (perhaps rightly) just shrug and say, ‘So what? You still can’t beat the real southern

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MELISSA JONES: Welsh Whisky still favourite with owner

“YOU can’t expect all the glory first time out,” was the view from Welsh owner Dai Walters after his short-priced favourite Oscar Whisky was turned over on chasing debut yesterday. The popular eight-year-old was floored by Jonjo O’Neill’s Taquin

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Gwent boxer Robbie Turley wins right to fight on

GWENT boxer Robbie Turley is set to return to the ring next month for the first time since March 2012 after the British Boxing Board of Control cleared him to fight, writes Andrew Penman.The Cefn Fforest super-bantamweight, who turns 27 next week, has

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Centurion Gethin Jenkins sets sights on next World Cup

GETHIN Jenkins – who wins his 100th cap for Wales this afternoon – has revealed he would love to represent his country at the 2015 World Cup. The tighthead prop becomes Wales’ joint second most capped player today when he emulates the achievements

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George North looking to bounce back

WALES’ giant wing George North acknowledges attack coach Rob Howley’s criticism of him was spot on after his well below par performance in the 24-15 defeat to South Africa last week, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.The 6ft 4in and 17st 3lb powerhouse