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Category: Sport

16-year-old runner breaks long-standing Welsh record

Thursday, August 15, 2019Tuesday, September 10, 2019

His time of three minutes and 51.3 seconds means Ben is now ranked second in the UK under-17 rankings and tenth in the under-18 European rankings.

More than 2,500 people attend memorial rugby match to honour player’s life

Monday, August 5, 2019

The match was contested between a Caerphilly Select XV and Benny’s Baa Baas XV, with the latter winning the game.

Boxercise sessions at girls school proving a hit

Friday, August 2, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

Six pupils from Lewis Girls School in Ystrad Mynach have been taking part in the scheme, which is being taught by ten-time Welsh champion Kyran Jones.

Welsh international rugby league star Lloyd training to be a teacher

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The former Wigan Warriors, London Broncos and Widnes Vikings back-row centre currently plays for and captains Manchester-based Swinton Lions.

Ambitious club sets sights on reaching the Welsh Football League

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Aber Valley FC, which was founded in 2000, plays in the South Wales Alliance Division One – the sixth tier of Welsh football.

Gerwyn Price qualifies for Champions League of Darts

Friday, July 26, 2019

Price, who is ranked seventh in the PDC Order of Merit, secured his place in the Champions League despite a shock 13-12 defeat to Stephen Bunting.

Caerphilly RFC to hold memorial match after the death of 20-year-old rugby player

Thursday, July 25, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

The game, which will see a Caerphilly Select XV take on Benny’s Baa Baas XV, will kick-off at 1pm on Sunday, August 4 at Virginia Park.

Competing at World Roller Games “an honour” for Caerphilly teenager

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Holly Pipe, 15, represented Great Britain at the games, which were held in Barcelona.

Over-60s hockey team prove age is just a number

Thursday, July 18, 2019Thursday, July 18, 2019

The side competed at the Home Nations tournament in London before winning silver at the European Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

Charity day at Llanbradach Bowls Club

Friday, July 12, 2019

The event, which will be held on Sunday, July 14, will begin at 10am and finish at 8pm.

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