Continuing the drugs theme, what about the Jarvis-gate affair. The Wales and Neath player recently made the headlines after revelations of a positive drugs test last season. The WRU, who decided not to publicize the incident, have been hit with cover-up allegations. You have to ask what all the fuss is about. Ok, the lad may have been a bit careless, but it was only a bloody flu tablet, after-all.

We reckon it's fair to state that Welsh rugby players do not take performance-enhancing drugs. Just look at last season's Six Nations results for evidence.

Welsh Assembly in multi-million pound boat storm

There's more controversy this week after the unearthing of a medieval ship in Newport: The Assembly has earmarked a bumper 3.5 million quid for its recovery and restoration.

You have to ask how they managed to pull-off that kind of funding - it's hardly the Titanic, is it?

Historical artefacts are all well and good, but surely there are more deserving causes - like building another opera house.

Red-head needs head Read

On a more serious note, a war with Iraq looks more likely by the day. Prominent warmonger, Tony Blair, now has the backing of former peace campaigner, Neil Kinnock. Doesn't Mr Kinnock realize that worldwide support for a military attack is diminishing more rapidly than his hairline.

Do us a favour Neil, get back to the political wilderness where you belong, there's a good chap.

Baaaala

Talking of Sheep: Bala is all set to make history by playing host to the first World Sheepdog Trials. (Please insert your own punchline)

 

Not so great Finnish

Finally, top marks for the Welsh win in Finland. No doubt, the Finnish coach now regrets making his unflattering assessment of the Welsh team before the game. Hopefully, he'll keep his mouth shut next time - unless, ofcourse, he fancies a second helping of his own words at the Millennium Stadium.

Anyway, the real icing on the cake was that the other home nations failed to win - with Scotland scraping a draw against the mighty Faroe Islands. You've gotta laugh, haven't you!