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South Wales Argus
06-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Metcalfe: Wales will respond after defeat in U20 Summer Series
The hosts showed determination throughout the physical encounter, reducing Ireland's advantage to 10-5 and 15-10 during the match through scores from Savannah Picton-Powell and Seren Singleton. But tries from Irish quintet Sophie Barrett, Robyn O'Connor, Hannah Clarke, Jemima Adams-Verling and Ellie O'Sullivan-Sexton ultimately put the game out Wales's reach at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. However, Metcalfe insisted her charges won't dwell too much on the defeat and that they will work hard to improve before they next take to the field. 'We're Welsh, we'll be sure to keep going,' said the 18-year-old. 'I'm really proud of the girls for what they did today. 'We left everything out on the field, and I can't doubt anyone's intent. We are a really young side, so there's a few things we need to freshen up on, but I'm really proud of our efforts.' 😎 A recap of the results from yesterday's opening games in the #U6NSummerSeries — Six Nations Under-20s (@SixNationsU20) July 6, 2025 Both sides matched each other's intensity in the tackle during the opening exchanges, but Ireland were able to withstand Wales' early pressure as the game remained scoreless after 20 minutes. Barrett and O'Connor gave Ireland a 10-0 lead midway through the first half, but Wales regrouped well, halving the deficit on the half-hour mark when Chiara Pearce, fresh off the bench, offloaded to the charging Picton-Powell to dot down. Clarke finished a cross-field Irish move seven minutes into the second 40 minutes, but Wales refused to give up the ghost, hitting back five minutes later as Singleton crashed over in the corner following good work to get the ball out wide on the right to reduce the gap back to five points. Metcalfe explained it was passages of play such as the one Singleton scored from that Wales can take as one of the positive from the clash. 'I think the way we move the ball [was pleasing],' she continued. 'Our intent too and the way we were running on the ball, we're working really hard, but it's just about the little bits to finish things off now. We can definitely do it.' Amidst the driving rain, Adams-Verling, named Player of the Match, re-established Ireland's two-score buffer on 58 minutes before O'Sullivan-Sexton's late effort rounded off the scoring. Wales will be back in action on 11 July when they take on Scotland in the second match of the competition. Discover the future of international rugby at the 2025 Women's Summer Series – where rising stars shine. Follow the action live at and on Instagram @u20sixnations.
Edmonton Journal
05-07-2025
- Edmonton Journal
'Do the right thing': Family of Edmonton teen killed in hit-and-run plead for tips in the case
Article content Not long after a hit-and-run crash killed her 13-year-old grandson last year, Ellen Metcalfe started suffering recurring nightmares of a speeding car hitting and running him over. Article content After Edmonton police released a video this week of a suspect vehicle they believe is connected to the death of Adam (AJ) Edhi, she fears the nightmares may return again if the suspect driver isn't caught soon. Article content 'Since AJ was killed, it's affected our family tremendously. Everyone wants us to let it go, and just move on in life, but how can you do that? It's broken our family, because you can't let it go. How, as a grandmother, can I let it go?' said Metcalfe in an interview with Postmedia on Saturday. Article content 'I feel weak some days. It affects me mentally, but I'm not going to give up. I'm never going to give up. If I have to be on my knees crawling in that courtroom, I'll be in that courtroom when they catch the person.' Article content Metcalfe said it brings her hope that by police releasing the video, it could bring positive steps towards an eventual arrest of the suspect driver. Article content Article content Just after 4 a.m. on May 29, 2024, Edhi was riding his bicycle to his girlfriend's home to visit her before they both left for school that morning when he was struck and killed. Article content Article content The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of 34 Avenue, east of 48 Street, and police have identified the suspect vehicle as a blue 2017 Mazda 3 sedan. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end and driver's side. Article content 'It's going to take somebody who was with that person that evening to step forward. Someone that was either in the car with them, or someone they confided in to come forward,' said Metcalfe. Article content 'I can't imagine someone confiding that to me and not coming forward (to turn them in). I feel whoever has done this is very well hidden in the community. Someone is hiding their actions, hiding everything.' Article content Article content Metcalfe said over the last year, she's been hospitalized, as the impact of the loss of her grandson has impacted her mental health. Over the past year, she's been battling 'Fight or Flight' mode, which is a physiological reaction that occurs when the body perceives a threat or danger.
South Wales Argus
05-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Wales captain Metcalfe looks to follow in sister's footsteps
The 18-year-old is determined to follow the same path as her older sister Nel and reach the senior team – but first she leads her country into the U20 Six Nations Women's Summer Series. Metcalfe and her teammates have the opportunity to push their cases for full international call-ups when they take on Ireland this afternoon as the competition gets underway in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. It is the second edition of the U20 tournament, which debuted in Italy last year, and despite suffering three defeats out of three 12 months ago, the Welsh class of 2025 are relishing the chance to showcase what they can do. 'I'm really excited,' said back rower Metcalfe, who attended Hartpury College. 'The girls have had a good few weeks of training, we've had a good team run this morning. We are feeling really confident going into tomorrow. 'We are really positive. The girls have gelled really well today and it's so nice to see everyone from different places coming together to represent Wales.' Following on from the 2024 Women's Summer Series, 14 players across the six countries went on to achieve senior honours during the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations, including Branwen's sister Nel, 20. And Metcalfe, who is from Llanrwst and started playing rugby aged seven, highlighted the importance of the competition for giving players the opportunity to standout and to use it as a springboard to break into the senior team. 'Our pathway in Wales is definitely working,' she said. 'I have seen it myself personally, my sister is in the senior squad now, and it is really great to see how we've got so many youngsters pushing for places. 'She has always been an inspiration to me. I definitely want to follow in her footsteps if I can.' With women's rugby going from strength to strength and the game on an upward trajectory, the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series is a big chance for stars of the future to gain vital international experience, graduate along the development pathway, while also inspiring a new generation of rugby fans. Spread across three dates during July, Wales will also face Scotland on 11 July before rounding off their campaign against Italy six days later.
South Wales Guardian
05-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Wales captain Metcalfe looks to follow in sister's footsteps
The 18-year-old is determined to follow the same path as her older sister Nel and reach the senior team – but first she leads her country into the U20 Six Nations Women's Summer Series. Metcalfe and her teammates have the opportunity to push their cases for full international call-ups when they take on Ireland this afternoon as the competition gets underway in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. It is the second edition of the U20 tournament, which debuted in Italy last year, and despite suffering three defeats out of three 12 months ago, the Welsh class of 2025 are relishing the chance to showcase what they can do. 'I'm really excited,' said back rower Metcalfe, who attended Hartpury College. 'The girls have had a good few weeks of training, we've had a good team run this morning. We are feeling really confident going into tomorrow. 'We are really positive. The girls have gelled really well today and it's so nice to see everyone from different places coming together to represent Wales.' Following on from the 2024 Women's Summer Series, 14 players across the six countries went on to achieve senior honours during the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations, including Branwen's sister Nel, 20. And Metcalfe, who is from Llanrwst and started playing rugby aged seven, highlighted the importance of the competition for giving players the opportunity to standout and to use it as a springboard to break into the senior team. 'Our pathway in Wales is definitely working,' she said. 'I have seen it myself personally, my sister is in the senior squad now, and it is really great to see how we've got so many youngsters pushing for places. 'She has always been an inspiration to me. I definitely want to follow in her footsteps if I can.' With women's rugby going from strength to strength and the game on an upward trajectory, the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series is a big chance for stars of the future to gain vital international experience, graduate along the development pathway, while also inspiring a new generation of rugby fans. Spread across three dates during July, Wales will also face Scotland on 11 July before rounding off their campaign against Italy six days later. Discover the future of international rugby at the 2025 Women's Summer Series – where rising stars shine. Follow the action live at and on Instagram @u20sixnations.
CTV News
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Eastbound lanes of Hwy. 417 closed at Metcalfe following 2 vehicle crash
Emergency crews responded to a serious collision in the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 417 near Nicholas Street on Thursday. (Ministry of Transportation camera/website) The eastbound lanes of Highway 417 are closed in Ottawa's downtown area Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency crews responded to a call for a crash in the left lane of Highway 417 just before Nicholas Street at 11:55 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Michael Fathi said on Facebook that there is a 'serious collision' involving two vehicles, and the eastbound lanes will be closed for an 'undetermined amount of time' while police investigate. The Ministry of Transportation camera showed one vehicle stopped on the highway, with the vehicle facing across the fast lane of traffic. An Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson said the call was for a vehicle that was rear-ended on the highway, and the vehicle then struck the guardrail. The driver of one of the vehicles was transferred to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Highway 417 The eastbound lanes of Highway 417 are closed at Metcalfe following a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. (Ministry of Transportation camera/website) 'Highway 417 is about to be shut down completely EB at Metcalfe due to a serious collision. Unknown at this time how long it will be closed for. Plan an alternate route,' Fathi said in a post on X. #Hwy417 is about to be shut down completely EB at Metcalfe due to a serious collision. Unknown at this time how long it will be closed for. Plan an alternate route. #OttTraffic ^mf — OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) June 19, 2025 Traffic in the eastbound lanes of Highway 417 is backed up from Metcalfe to Woodroffe Avenue.
