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Rugby Union: WRU National Leagues round-up

Friday, December 9, 2016

As the halfway point approaches in the WRU National Leagues, several sides from Caerphilly County Borough have a lot to be happy about.

Rugby Union: Bedwas star signs professional deal with Newport Gwent Dragons

Friday, December 9, 2016

Bedwas back-row star, Robson Blake, has signed a dual contract with regional side Newport Gwent Dragons, the Principality Premiership side has announced.

Rugby Union: Bedwas drop to fifth in derby defeat which leaves Keys in Premiership mix

Friday, December 9, 2016

Both Cross Keys and Bedwas went into Saturday’s Principality Premiership match knowing that a win was vital.

Rugby Union: Bargoed rock-bottom of Premiership table as woes continue

Friday, December 9, 2016

Bargoed travelled to Sardis Road on an awful run of eight consecutive losses in the Principality Premiership, knowing that several of those matches had drifted away from them in the final quarter.

Football: Trethomas Bluebirds fight for win

Friday, December 9, 2016

Trethomas Bluebirds took all three points with a hard fought away 2-1 win at Cwm Welfare in the Welsh League Division 3.

Blackwood star Lauren Williams named Wales’ Young Sportswoman of the Year

Wednesday, December 7, 2016Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Just two weeks after retaining her World Taekwondo Federation Junior World Championship title, Blackwood teenager Lauren Williams has been named as Young Sportswoman of the Year at the Wales Sport Awards.

Rugby Union: Bargoed one point off Premiership bottom after defeat to champions

Monday, November 28, 2016

Bargoed remain one point off the bottom of the Principality Premiership table after falling at the last hurdle in defeat to reigning champions Ebbw Vale.

Taekwondo: Blackwood teenage star retains title in style with fine championship display

Monday, November 28, 2016

Blackwood teenager Lauren Williams has capped off a stunning year in the sport after retaining her title at the World Taekwondo Federation’s (WTF) Junior World Championships in Canada.

Tennis: “Use Murray’s success story to offer kids from disadvantaged areas a shot at the sport”, says organisation founder

Monday, November 28, 2016Monday, November 28, 2016

The head of a voluntary tennis organisation has called on the sport’s governing body to capitalise on the recent successes of Andy Murray.

Gymnastics: Gold medals for Crumlin competitors

Monday, November 28, 2016

Eight youngsters from the Crumlin-based Valleys Gymnastics Academy have played their part in helping Wales to success at a national tournament.

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