Merthyr left it late to claim victory on the opening day of the new Principality Premiership East season, as a resilient Cross Keys side threatened to ruin the reigning champions’ party atmosphere at The Wern.
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Rugby Union: Bargoed fall just short at Ebbw Vale
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A disused care centre in the heart of Caerphilly town has been given a new lease of life – as a boxing club.