Western mail sport
The Western Mail Sport is a sports section of the Western Mail, a Welsh newspaper that was published from 1869 to 2012. The Western Mail Sport section covered a wide range of sports, including football, rugby, cricket, and athletics, with a focus on teams and events in Wales.
The Western Mail Sport section was known for its in-depth coverage of Welsh sports, including match reports, previews, and analysis. The section also featured columns from prominent sports journalists and commentators, as well as interviews with top athletes and coaches.
Some of the sports that were regularly covered in the Western Mail Sport section included:
- Football: The section covered the Welsh Premier League, the Football League, and international matches featuring the Wales national team.
- Rugby: The section covered the Welsh Premier Division, the Pro14, and international matches featuring the Wales national team.
- Cricket: The section covered county cricket matches and international matches featuring the Wales national team.
- Athletics: The section covered track and field events, including the Welsh Championships and international competitions.
The Western Mail Sport section was also known for its coverage of local sports, including grassroots football and rugby, as well as sports news from around the world.
In 2012, the Western Mail ceased publication and merged with the South Wales Echo to form the Wales Online website. The sports section of the Western Mail was incorporated into the Wales Online sports section, which continues to provide coverage of sports in Wales and beyond.