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Rugby Union: Bargoed fall just short at Ebbw Vale

Thursday, August 31, 2017Monday, September 4, 2017

The first game of Bargoed’s Principality Premiership East season got underway in cracking fashion at a balmy Bargoed Park, as Ebbw Vale clung on to foil a stunning fight back by the Bulls.

Highlights: Five-star Bedwas open Premiership season with first ever win at Pontypridd

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Ian Gardner’s tenure as Bedwas head coach got off to the best possible start in the Principality Premiership East as his side ran in five tries to claim a first-ever victory at Sardis Road.

Boxing: Nathan Cleverly retires after comprehensive title defeat in Las Vegas

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Nathan Cleverly has retired from boxing after losing his WBA light-heavyweight title in Las Vegas.

Bedwas Trethomas Machen United FC to host community day

Friday, August 25, 2017Saturday, August 26, 2017

Bedwas Trethomas Machen United FC (BTM United) is hosting a community day this bank holiday weekend.

Boxing: Nathan Cleverly dedicates Vegas fight following Cwmfelinfach worker’s death

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Boxer Nathan Cleverly has dedicated his upcoming Las Vegas title-fight to a Bargoed man who died last week.

Trio of school pupils from Caerphilly receive School Games Finals call-up

Tuesday, August 22, 2017Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Three secondary school students from Caerphilly County Borough have been selected to compete at the 2017 School Games National Finals.

Caerphilly teenager targets long-term success after rapid rise in weightlifting

Monday, August 21, 2017Monday, August 21, 2017

A Caerphilly teenager is prepared to play the waiting game when it comes to long-term success, after entering weightlifting just 18 months ago.

Downhill Racing: Caerphilly’s Manon Carpenter announces retirement from sport aged 24

Friday, August 18, 2017

Manon Carpenter has announced her retirement from downhill racing, claiming she’s “become more aware of the consequences of crashing”.

Caerphilly Boxing Club thrives one month after opening its doors

Thursday, August 17, 2017Wednesday, August 16, 2017

A disused care centre in the heart of Caerphilly town has been given a new lease of life – as a boxing club.

Gymnastics: Further medal success for Crumlin-based gymnastics academy

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Gymnasts representing Valleys Gymnastics Academy (VGA) have excelled at a newly introduced discipline, returning from a competition in Caldicot with a haul of medals.

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