The Latest Breaking News from Lloyd Williams

From the international "raiders" to the "converted" Aussie hopes and a few genuine locals, we take a look at the varied journeys of the contenders for this year's Melbourne Cup.

A Lloyd Williams-owned favourite with Frankie Dettori aboard in a big race on the first Tuesday in November. It's a dream scenario for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees that in years gone by would suggest he's in the running for a first Melbourne Cup win. But while Lees' hopes of a…

Cardiff have a number of Wales internationals who are off limits

Young Newcastle trainer Patrick Cleave knows what it takes to succeed after working for some of Australian racing's heavyweight operations. Now he's hoping back-to-back wins and a first victory at his home track can prove the kick-start he needs to carve out his own place in the training ranks. The…

Cardiff travel to Gloucester to kick off their pre-season preparations

A number of Wayne Pivac's players enhanced their status during the titanic series against the Springboks

Scrum-half Tavis Knoyle - one of only three men to have played for all four regions - has linked up with Merthyr after leaving the Dragons

Among those being honoured are poets, sportspeople, charity workers, Covid heroes and politicians.

They play a three-Tests series against the Springboks in July

The Dragons have yet to win at home this season, while Cardiff haven't won on the road

There was a limited fixture list in Welsh rugby this weekend with the regions completing some rearranged fixtures