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Category: Sport

Fighting Dragons on fire with success at home and in Europe

Thursday, December 19, 2019Thursday, December 19, 2019

The Chief Instructor of Fighting Dragons Karate Association (FDKA) has voiced his delight at the success of his students at tournament and European level over the past two months.

Young gymnasts selected for British squad

Wednesday, December 18, 2019Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Nine-year-old Halle and ten-year-old Ben have been selected for the British Foundation Squad for 2020.

“The job people behind the scenes have done to get this club back on its feet has been absolutely massive”

Monday, December 16, 2019Saturday, December 21, 2019

Caerphilly RFC’s future looks to be in safe hands, according to chairman Gareth Ashman, after the club worked off £200,000 of debt.

Joe Calzaghe wins lifetime achievement award at Wales Sports Personality of the Year

Wednesday, December 11, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

He dedicated the award to his late father, Enzo, and said he was “very proud” to be recognised.

Cross Keys earn second league win of the season

Wednesday, December 11, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The Keys scored four tries at Pandy Park to move up to tenth in the league table.

Bargoed thump Ystrad Rhondda 62-0

Wednesday, December 11, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The bonus-point win sees Bargoed extend their unbeaten start to the WRU National Championship to nine games.

Bonus-point win for Bedwas over Maesteg Harlequins

Wednesday, December 11, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

A last gasp try from Mike Dacey secured the bonus point as Bedwas chase WRU National Championship promotion.

Boxer shortlisted for Wales Sports Personality of the Year

Thursday, December 5, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The 25-year old’s unique journey to becoming Wales’ first ever women’s world champion saw the boxer compete in taekwondo, kickboxing and football, where she earned an astounding 52 caps for Wales.

Rugby club caught up in paying scandal hits back

Thursday, December 5, 2019Friday, December 20, 2019

Blackwood and Newbridge are among six teams caught up in the scandal.

Rugby players swap their boots for dancing shoes

Monday, December 2, 2019Monday, December 2, 2019

The players, aged between 15 and 23, teamed up with dancers from Trecenydd-based Loren James Dance Company to put on a show in front of around 300 spectators at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall.

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