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On the eve of Wales’ record-breaking defeat to England in the Six Nations, rugby clubs across the borough were focused on their respective leagues – as teams looked to boost their promotion and survival hopes.

However, there was disappointment for Newbridge in the WRU Premiership. They were beaten 35-31 away to Brecon, and remain tenth in the league with six wins and ten losses.

There was also a defeat for Bedwas in the National Championship East. They lost 20-19 away to Brynmawr, but the bonus point was enough to see them climb to the top of the table.

Moving down a tier, Nelson remain top of the Division 1 East after beating Blaenavon 31-19 away. Senghenydd remain seventh despite not playing over the weekend, with six wins and eight losses after 14 games.

In Division 2 East there was yet another disappointing result for Risca, who were beaten 59-7 away to Blaina. They stay bottom of the table with no wins, one draw and 14 losses.

Abercarn, who didn’t play this weekend, remain seventh, while title-chasing Blackwood drop to second having not played – but are just four points behind leaders Blaina having played two games less.

Over in Division 2 East Central, already-promoted Caerphilly‘s stay top, despite not playing over the weekend.

It was a similar story down in Division 3 East, where Rhymney remain on top despite not playing.

Division 4 East saw Bedwellty pick up a narrow 19-18 win at RTB Ebbw Vale to rise to third.

One tier below, in Division 5 East, Hafodyrynys sealed a 22-7 home win against Hartridge. They move up to fourth place in the league with seven wins, one draw and four losses after 12 games played. 

There were no games played in League 6 East A over the weekend, with New Tredegar still on top with eight wins and one loss in nine games. Meanwhile, Cwmcarn United stay fifth, with just one win and eight losses after nine games played.

And finally, there were no borough teams in action in Division 6 East Central, where Bargoed Athletic are second, while Penallta Athletic sit sixth.