Former Newbridge, Newport, and Wales fly-half Paul Turner has been appointed to the Welsh Rugby Union’s revamped Exiles programme in an attempt to unearth the best Welsh-qualified talent playing outside of Wales.
Category: Sport
Rio 2016: Caerphilly athletes set for 31st Olympic Games
The Olympic Games 2016 are finally here, with the Paralympics soon to follow, and Team GB has two competitors from Caerphilly County Borough in its ranks.
Football: Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen United FC recruiting new players
Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen United FC are looking to recruit new players for their under-6 and under-ten teams.
Rugby Union: Sevens star signs up at Bedwas
Bedwas have signed Wales sevens international Nicky Griffiths as part of their preparations ahead of the 2016/17 Principality Premiership season.
Golf: Caerphilly town mayor qualifies for nine-hole final
Caerphilly Town Mayor Cllr Steve Kent has qualified for the National Finals of the American Golf Nine-Hole Championship.
Sport Caerphilly officer helps Wales to touch rugby final
A sports development officer from Sport Caerphilly has claimed silver while representing Wales at the European Touch Rugby Championship.
Football: Llanbradach AFC on the lookout for players
Llanbradach AFC is holding a registration day on Saturday August 6 to attract new players ahead of the forthcoming season.
Athletics: Lack of track doesn’t hold back Rhymney youngsters
A reformed athletics club is celebrating on-field success despite having only limited access to a running track.
Cricket: Wins for Blackwood and Crumlin
Cricket clubs across Caerphilly County Borough had differing luck with the weather across the weekend, as rain fell sporadically.
Scorpions lose reserve match as Shield groups are revealed
Halifax scored three tries in the final ten minutes of the reserve-team friendly with South Wales Scorpions to create an imbalance to the scoreline in what was a very competitive encounter.