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Category: Sport

A “truly fantastic human being” – tributes paid at rugby star’s funeral

Wednesday, April 1, 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The funeral of former Wales international Matthew J Watkins was held at Thornhill Crematorium in Cardiff on March 31.

Tennis club calls on residents to show off their skills

Monday, March 30, 2020Monday, March 30, 2020

The club, which has suspended all tennis activity for the foreseeable future, is encouraging players to remain active while the UK is in lockdown.

Boxer Lauren Price left in Olympic limbo

Monday, March 30, 2020Monday, March 30, 2020

Price has been left in limbo after the Tokyo 2020 qualifying tournament was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Club’s heartfelt tribute to player, 17, who lost his life

Friday, March 27, 2020Friday, March 27, 2020

Penallta RFC back-row forward Ieuan Strutt tragically passed away earlier this month.

Coronavirus: Community sporting life grinds to a halt

Wednesday, March 18, 2020Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Sporting life across Caerphilly County Borough has been put on hold because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Army veteran honoured by council in run up to Invictus Games

Tuesday, March 17, 2020Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Jonathan Congreve will represent the UK in archery, swimming and rowing at the Invictus Games.

Coronavirus: Community rugby in Wales suspended until March 30

Saturday, March 14, 2020Saturday, March 14, 2020

Community rugby in Wales has been suspended until March 30, the WRU has announced.

WRU backtracks as Wales v Scotland game called off due to coronavirus

Friday, March 13, 2020Friday, March 13, 2020

In a statement, the WRU said: “Every effort has been made to stage this game and we appreciate that individuals will have been inconvenienced.”

Gerwyn Price suffers Premier League defeat

Friday, March 13, 2020Friday, March 13, 2020

Price was beaten by world number one Michael van Gerwen in a tight contest.

Taekwondo star sets sights on Olympic gold medal

Thursday, March 12, 2020Thursday, March 12, 2020

Williams has made many sacrifices to get to the position that she finds herself in today, and will now test herself on the biggest stage of all when she travels to the Japanese capital this summer.

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