With the 2012 London Olympics about to start and Team GB holding high medal hopes for their track and field captain Dai Greene, it seems a good time to mark the 60th anniversary of another Welsh track hero’s Olympic glory. John Disley‘s steeplechase bronze at the Helsinki Games on 25 July, 1952, was just the … Continue reading
Clas Cynidr & the Battle of Glasbury
A speculative discussion on the part played by the rivalries of Clas Cynidr and the clerical community from Llandaff in Gruffudd ap Llywelyn’s campaigns of 1055/6, with discussion on the site of the Battle of Glasbury. Continue reading
Why you shouldn’t upset Wayne Shelford
Marking the 25th anniversary of Huw Richards’ memorable showdown with Wayne Shelford in the 1987 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Continue reading
Rugby World Cup’s greatest moment?
Marking the anniversary of Glen Webbe’s moment of glory at the 1987 Rugby World Cup, where he scored a memorable hat-trick for Wales against Tonga while concussed. Continue reading
Archive of some my BBC sports writing & AV
I worked for BBC Sport Wales for 12.5 years, setting up their websites and other interactive services – here’s an archive of some of my writing from that period. Continue reading
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