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Local clubs and homegrown talent are the heart of this small section, which follows Caernarfon sport from the rugby pitch to careers abroad.

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Three stories so far: a driver who churned up the pitch at Caernarfon Rugby Club, a teenager from the town who joined DC United in the United States, and the preparations of Big Barri as he aims for stardom. Together they show both the pride and the fragility of grassroots sport, where a single act of vandalism can cost a club dearly and a single signing can inspire a generation of young players.

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Big Barri’s preparations for stardom

THE amazing story of how an ordinary lad from Tremadog followed his dream of wrestling professionally in the USA hits TV screens next week. Barri…