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For the first time in 136 years, the British and Irish Lions will field a women's team, starting with a home match in Cardiff this August. The historic game against France marks a groundbreaking moment for women's rugby and kicks off their tour to New Zealand.
Britain's Paralympic fencing champions kicked off the European Championships on home soil with two bronze medals in a single day. The mixed team victories mark the first qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Seven-time European champion Piers Gilliver is leading Britain's para fencing team at the first European Championships on UK soil, hoping to inspire a new generation. The Cardiff event marks the start of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.
Rock legends Metallica just funded 9,000 meals for families facing hunger in Cardiff through their touring charity. The £20,000 donation comes as Wales food banks serve record numbers while donations drop.
When Cardiff Foodbank received an email saying "This isn't a scam," they didn't expect what came next: a £20,000 donation from Metallica that will fund 9,000 meals. The gift arrived just as the charity's shelves hit dangerously low levels.
Heavy metal legends Metallica donated £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank after their stadium concert, providing 9,000 meals for a charity facing empty shelves. The donation came through their foundation that supports foodbanks worldwide at every tour stop.
When Ronnie Lockwood knocked on Rob and Dianne Parsons' door in 1975 holding a frozen chicken and a trash bag of belongings, they invited him in for Christmas dinner. He became family and stayed until his death in 2020.
An injury-riddled Cardiff rugby team defied all odds Friday night, defeating South African powerhouse Stormers 22-16 to clinch their first playoff spot in years. The 10,000-strong crowd witnessed not just a stunning upset, but the emotional farewell of Welsh legend Leigh Halfpenny.
After 1,099 days without a victory, Wales finally tasted success in the Six Nations championship with a commanding 31-17 win over Italy in Cardiff. The young team's spirited performance signals a turning point after enduring a painful 15-match losing streak.