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Wales star Mike Phillip’s season in charge of Senghenydd Sirens the focus of S4C series

Friday, October 13, 2017Friday, October 13, 2017

A women’s rugby club in Senghenydd is the focus of a new S4C series, after they spent a season being mentored by former Wales star Mike Phillips.

Rugby Union: Bargoed hit for six by rampant Ironmen

Wednesday, October 11, 2017Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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.

Football: Wales fall short against Republic of Ireland as loss leaves World Cup dream in tatters

Tuesday, October 10, 2017Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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

Monday, October 9, 2017Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

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

Monday, October 2, 2017

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

Thursday, September 28, 2017Friday, September 29, 2017

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

Wednesday, September 27, 2017Friday, September 29, 2017

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

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

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

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

A club has spoken of its pride after one of its gymnasts won gold at a national competition.

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