Bargoed were looking to make it two wins in a row after a convincing win at Newport, but suffered a mauling at the hands of reigning Premiership champions Merthyr.
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Football: Wales fall short against Republic of Ireland as loss leaves World Cup dream in tatters
James McClean’s solitary strike sent the Republic of Ireland through to the 2018 World Cup qualifying play-offs at the expense of Wales, with question marks now hanging over the future of boss Chris Coleman.
Rugby Union: Bedwas go five clear at the top of the Premiership
Bedwas signed off the first block of Principality Premiership East fixtures with an emphatic eight-try demolition of Ebbw Vale, moving five points clear at the top of the table.
Football: Gareth Bale ruled out of Wales’ final World Cup 2018 qualifying fixtures
Wales have suffered a blow to their World Cup aspirations with news that talisman Gareth Bale will not be fit for their two remaining qualifying matches.
Rugby Union: Bedwas back to winning ways at Law’s Cardiff
An irrepressible Bedwas side continued their excellent early-season form to see off Cardiff and former head coach, Steve Law, in a hard-fought game on a wet afternoon.
Rugby Union: Blackwood see off profligate Caerphilly with bonus-point win
For the second week running, Caerphilly failed to gain any points as they went down to local rivals Blackwood at Glan yr Afon Park on Saturday, September 23.
Rugby Union: Resolute Bargoed outplayed by slick Pontypridd
Bargoed put in a huge defensive shift but the strength of Pontypridd shone through as they scored four tries in victory at Bargoed Park.
Rugby Union: Cross Keys tear up the form book to condemn Bedwas to defeat
Cross Keys tore up the form book and deservedly took the spoils in a game which ended Bedwas’ four match winning streak and incurred a first defeat in the Principality Premiership East this season.
Gymnastics: Crumlin club’s pride after medal haul
A club has spoken of its pride after one of its gymnasts won gold at a national competition.
Rugby Union: Bedwas steamroller Bargoed as relentless winning run continues
A dominant second-half performance earned Bedwas a fourth successive bonus-point win on a showery Saturday afternoon in the Principality Premiership East.