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Rugby Union: Bedwas slip to third with last gasp Premiership defeat to rivals Newport

Tuesday, November 7, 2017Wednesday, November 8, 2017

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

Monday, November 6, 2017Wednesday, November 8, 2017

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

Thursday, November 2, 2017Thursday, November 2, 2017

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

Wednesday, November 1, 2017Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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

Wednesday, November 1, 2017Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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

Monday, October 30, 2017

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

Monday, October 30, 2017Monday, October 30, 2017

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

Wednesday, October 25, 2017Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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

Wednesday, October 25, 2017Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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.

Caerphilly Boxing Club floored by donation response

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

A newly-formed boxing club is benefiting from the generosity of ten local businesses after receiving enough donations to lay padded flooring in the gym.

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