Members of Islwyn Running Club who took on one of the toughest marathons in Europe have made their club proud, according to its chairwoman.
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Rugby Union: Bedwas slip to third with last gasp Premiership defeat to rivals Newport
Bedwas travelled to Rodney Parade looking to rediscover their Premiership-leading swagger after being routed by Pontypridd in the previous round but endured another frustrating night as Newport claimed victory with an injury-time penalty.
Rugby Union: Keys’ defence the best form of attack against Bargoed
A disappointing second-half performance saw Bargoed replace Cross Keys at the bottom of the Principality Premiership East table as they slipped to another defeat.
Rugby Union: Wales discover 2019 World Cup fixtures
Wales will face Georgia in their opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.The fixtures for the six-week tournament in Japan were announced on Thursday, November 2, with the 15 teams to…
Weightlifting: Caerphilly teenager’s delight at debut gold medal
A teenage weightlifter from Caerphilly is surpassing most of his age in the gym, is determined to keep raising the bar even higher.
Cricket: Cefn Fforest handed £750 cash boost
A “thriving” cricket club in Cefn Fforest has been given a cash boost by housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
Rugby Union: Bargoed slip to controversial defeat at Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale moved off the bottom of the Premiership East division with a close-fought victory over Bargoed.
Rugby Union: Bedwas back with a bump after defeat to Pontypridd
Just as one swallow does not make a summer one bad game does not make a bad team. After a three-week break Bedwas returned to the Premiership East with a bump as they failed to find the fluency and rhythm which had taken them to the top of the division.
Taekwondo: Blackwood’s Lauren Williams storms to Grand Prix gold
Lauren Williams has admitted to enjoying her gold medal victory after a series of dominant performances at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in London.
Rugby Union: WRU announces new international selection policy after scrapping wildcard system
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has announced a change to its player selection policy in an attempt to simplify the criteria needed to play for Wales.