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Bargoed battle for top spot as they dismiss Ystalyfera in convincing victory

Bargoed secured a bonus-point win at Ystalyfera in the WRU National Championship.

Bedwas have suffered a 9-3 National Championship defeat away to Maesteg Harlequins – a week after knocking them out the cup.

The competition, which is being held at the Wales National Sports Centre, Cardiff, takes place between October 24 and October 29.

Bedwas are into the second round of the WRU Championship Cup after overturning a 15-point deficit to beat Maesteg Harlequins away.

More than 300 youngsters from 25 schools competed at the Disability Six Nations Rugby Festival last week.

Trethomas Bluebirds caused an upset as they knocked Haverfordwest County out of the Welsh Cup on Saturday.

Dean Bolt, 45, from Caerphilly, came top out of 350 arm wrestlers from around the world.

Bedwas scored seven tries in their 47-23 victory over Cardiff Met at the Bridgefield in the WRU National Championship.

Bargoed now sit third in the WRU National Championship table following the win, with four wins in their first five games.

A family-run karate club has represented Wales at the world championships, finishing third out of 26 competing nations.