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Telegraph
2 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
New women's shirt row as fans denied names on Wales kit
The Football Association of Wales has been dragged into a kit row with players left disappointed that fans are unable to personalise women's shirts for this summer's European Championship. The FAW unveiled a new away shirt earlier this year ahead of its women's team debut at this summer's showpiece in Switzerland – the first time the team have qualified for a major tournament. But supporters are unable to personalise the mint green jersey – made by its longstanding kit supplier Adidas – with a name and number, which has angered fans and even members of the Wales women's team. A current member of the Wales squad, who wished to remain anonymous, told Telegraph Sport: 'It's extremely disappointing that as we prepare for the Euros, as we make history, we still can't get access to names on the back of our shirts. We've said for years, visibility is key and it is impossible for us to be in this history-making moment and actively choose against visibility.' Crys Cymru newydd 😍 Introducing our new @adidasUK @JDFootball 2025 away kit 🏴 Available from 21.02.25 🗓️ #ForHer | #TogetherStronger — FA WALES (@FAWales) February 17, 2025 It is understood that some members of the women's team and frustrated fans had previously tried to bring the issue to the FAW's attention. 'I know for a fact the FA have had emails complaining,' said one source close to the women's team. Telegraph Sport has also learnt that a mother visited a JD Sports store – the FAW's official retail supplier – to ask for a shirt to be personalised with a player's name but was told it was not possible, which left her young daughter 'disappointed'. This is not the first time a national women's team has been dragged into a kit row around a major tournament. At the Women's World Cup in 2023, Mary Earps, the former Lionesses goalkeeper who stunned the women's football world earlier this month when she announced her international retirement weeks before the Euros, criticised Nike for not making replica versions of her goalkeeper shirt. Nike later released the green long-sleeved Lionesses goalkeeper shirt for sale, with the product selling out twice after a matter of minutes. In a statement, the FAW said: 'The Football Association of Wales (FAW) want every fan to have the opportunity to personalise their Cymru shirt with the name and number that they desire. The FAW is in regular dialogue with Adidas and JD to find a resolution for personalisation on the WEC 2025 away shirt ahead of Euro 2025 this summer.' JD Sports told Telegraph Sport: 'JD does not currently offer personalisation on the WEC 2025 away shirt but we are awaiting an update from our supplier as to whether we are able to access the new colour, for this shirt, to get this in ahead of the tournament and therefore be able to offer personalisation. 'However, we do offer personalisation on the women's home shirt and are currently waiting delivery of a restock of that shirt to make it available to shop at JD again soon.' Adidas added in a statement: 'A selection of our Uefa Women's Euro 2025 jerseys are currently available for customisation on our website, and the full range can be customised in-store where stock is available. We are always exploring ways to expand our options and better meet the needs of fans who want to show support for their teams.' Wales, who have been drawn in England's group for the Euros, begin their campaign against the Netherlands on July 5 before facing France four days later. Rhian Wilkinson's side will meet the Lionesses on July 13.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales' Davies to miss Euro 2025 with knee injury
Teenage Wales defender Mayzee Davies will miss Euro 2025 after suffering a serious knee 18-year-old Manchester City player suffered a rupture to her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) after falling awkwardly just four minutes into Wales' Nations League defeat in Denmark last will therefore be absent this summer as Wales play in their first women's major tournament. "She'll now return to the City Football Academy to begin her rehabilitation under the guidance of the club's medical team," a Manchester City statement said. "Everyone at Manchester City would like to wish Mayzee the very best in her recovery."Davies was winning her sixth cap in Odense having made her Wales debut against Kosovo in April 2024. There is some good news for Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson, with defender Rhiannon Roberts and goalkeeper Olivia Clark both on course to be fit for the Euros after recent injury scares. Wales kick off their campaign against Netherlands in Lucerne on 5 July in the opening game of a tough group that also includes France and defending champions England.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Injured O'Sullivan-Jones set for Wales Euros role
Manager Rhian Wilkinson says goalkeeper Laura O'Sullivan-Jones will have a role with Wales at Euro 2025 despite missing the tournament due to injury.O'Sullivan Jones, 33, has sustained an ACL injury which has ruled her out of the July tournament in Switzerland - Wales' first ever appearance at a major women's Gwalia United player has won 59 international caps since making her Wales debut in 2005. When asked if O'Sullivan-Jones will still travel to Switzerland with the team this summer, Wilkinson said: "She will be there."Wilkinson added: "I think there are certain players that whatever their role in Switzerland - whether they're on the team, whether they're a training player or whether they can't be there - have to be there in Switzerland in one capacity or another".O'Sullivan-Jones was unlikely to start Wales' opening match against the Netherlands in Lucerne on 5 July but was expected to be involved as a squad keepers Olivia Clark and Safia Middleton-Patel have been the preferred choices during the Nations League campaign. "There are players that grab the headlines with their injuries because they are front and centre," added Wilkinson."Her [O'Sullivan-Jones] representing Wales has been an integral piece of the success of this team."Every time I name a roster and her name is not on it, I know that her heart has broken."She's not happy just sitting as the second or third string keeper but she does it for the betterment of the team and has done it with such grace and leadership."To see her have that injury was really heartbreaking. She is a phenomenal woman who is going to do great things in the sport once she's back."But it really is one of those reminders that things can change very quickly and we will miss her in Switzerland and hope that she'll be joining us in a different way".
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Two Wales rugby internationals announce they're having a baby together
Two Wales rugby internationals announce they're having a baby together One of them was absent from the recent Six Nations and she has now explained why The couple announced the baby news on social media (Image: Instagram ) Alisha Joyce-Butchers and Jasmine Joyce-Butchers are expecting their first child. The Welsh rugby duo revealed on social media that Alisha is pregnant with a collaborative post. Attached to the post was an image of a baby scan with 'Coming November 2025' written on the front. The couple married in December 2023 at Gellifawr Woodland Retreat in Pembrokeshire, and are now taking the next step together as a couple . The statement reads as follows: "We've been keeping a little secret. At the start of this year Jasmine & I started our IVF journey. Today I am so happy to say that I am 12 weeks pregnant, and so excited for what's to come." Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. Alisha, who was an unexplained absentee from the recent Six Nations, will return to the squad under a "controlled manner" under the WRU's new Performance Maternity Policy for the Wales Women's squad. She will therefore miss the upcoming World Cup and two-Test series against Australia. Article continues below Wales Women rugby players Jasmine Joyce and Alisha Butchers got married at Gellifawr Woodland (Image: @taylaandcophotography ) Speaking after the announcement, Alisha said: "We appreciate there has been interest and speculation around my absence from the Wales Six Nations campaign but now you know why. "We had the 12-week scan today and now we are excited to share with you all that I am pregnant, and we are having a baby. "We wanted to let all our family, friends and the Wales squad know before we went public and am sure everybody can relate to that. "The morning sickness has been a new experience, especially while Jaz has been off playing rugby, but we are both delighted with our special news." The Wales stars broke the big news on Tuesday afternoon. (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency ) Jasmine added: "To say we are excited would be an understatement. We have been desperate to share the news but knew we had to wait for obvious reasons. "It hasn't been easy keeping it a secret but once we got married, we always planned on starting a family and we both know this is a new chapter in our lives and it does put everything, including rugby, into perspective.' Belinda Moore, WRU Head of Women's Rugby, said: "On behalf of the Wales women's squad, the players, coaches and staff, the WRU and everybody in the Welsh rugby family, we send our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to both Alisha and Jaz. Article continues below "The WRU offers them our full support, and we look forward to welcoming a new Wales supporter to the family."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wales to reveal Euro 2025 squad at summit of Yr Wyddfa
Wales' squad for the 2025 Women's European Championships will be announced on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wyddfa. Rhian Wilkinson's selection will be confirmed at 1,085m above sea level, Wales' highest summit, in line with the tagline of this summer's competition, 'the summit of emotions'. Wales side will be competing in their first ever major tournament, and are in Group D alongside England, France and the Netherlands. "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion," said Wilkinson. "The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales." Previously known as Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa has been offically referred to by its Welsh name since 2022. Wales happy to be written off after Euro 2025 draw Euro 2025 group games - BBC TV schedule confirmed Wales' preparations for July's Euro 2025 finals, which take place in Switzerland, conclude with Nations League games against Denmark in Odense on 30 May and Italy at the stadium on 3 June. Both games are live on BBC Wales television, radio and online. Despite holding group leaders Sweden twice Wilkinson's side are four points adrift at the bottom of Nations League Group A4 and still waiting for their first win. They lost 1-0 to Italy in their competition opener before responding with an impressive 1-1 draw at home to Sweden, courtesy of Kayleigh Barton's penalty equaliser. And they picked up another point against Sweden, drawing 1-1 in Gothenburg on 8 April, to bounce back well from a 2-1 defeat by Denmark at the Cardiff City Stadium four days earlier.
