Penallta Seconds have been named inaugural WRU National Conference winners and team manager Paul Ansell feels the new competition has been “brilliant” for second XV rugby in Wales.
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Caerphilly racing driver seeks new title challenge this year in France
A racing car driver from Caerphilly is aiming to add an overseas title to his list of UK Championships.With two UK Open Sportscar Class titles already under his belt, Graham Cole has…
About time – British Lion finally awarded cap after 32 years
Former Wales international Jeff Whitefoot, who started his career at Bedwas RFC, played for the Lions on April 16, 1986, and faced a Rest of the World XV at Cardiff Arms Park.
Rugby Union: Richards named Bedwas’ player of the year
Bedwas RFC back row forward James Richards has been named the club’s Player of the Year.Richards was also named Bedwas’ Players’ Player of the Year at its annual awards dinner held on…
Boxer Kyran Jones inspires pupils at Lewis School Pengam
Pupils and staff from Lewis School Pengam recently welcomed back boxer Kyran Jones, who is a former pupil.WABA middleweight champion Kyran has recently returned from representing Wales at the Commonwealth Games in…
New chair for Sport Wales announced
Sport Wales, the body responsible for elite and grassroots sport, has a new chairman.
Lauren Williams secures bronze at Taekwondo World Grand Prix
Taekwondo star Lauren Williams managed to secure a bronze medal in the first round of the Taekwondo World Grand Prix held in Rome on June 1 – despite carrying a hamstring injury.
Plaid Cymru councillor teeing-up place in golf final
A Caerphilly councillor has made it through to the next stage of a golf competition.
Blackwood pupils’ trampolining success at championships
Pupils from Blackwood Comprehensive School are on the up after 13 gymnasts had a successful British Trampolining Championships in Belfast.
Eight selected for rugby league student four nations
Eight students from across Caerphilly have been selected for the 32-man Wales students’ training squad for the rugby league student four nations in July.The students selected are Rhys Gant, Ashley Bateman, Dafydd…