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Category: Sport

Heartbreak for Wales after 2-0 loss

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Wales’ fairytale journey at Euro 2016 ended in frustration on Wednesday, July 6, as Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo inspired his side to an insipid 2-0 semi-final victory.Two goals in quick succession sucker-punched…

Caerphilly’s Aaron Ramsey at the beating, Belgium-battering heart of Wales’s glory

Saturday, July 2, 2016

At Euro 2016 the Arsenal man has looked liberated, entirely sure of his role, legs constantly whizzing, a sniping, scurrying menace

Taekwondo: Another gold medal for Blackwood teenager

Friday, June 24, 2016Friday, June 24, 2016

Just three weeks after being crowned European Champion, Lauren Williams has struck gold once again.

Rugby Union: South Wales Scorpions fail to turn chances into points

Friday, June 24, 2016Friday, June 24, 2016

In a highly charged game – one of the best seen at Caerphilly this season – London Skolars secured a 22-6 win over South Wales Scorpions in a game that was defined by the hosts’ profligacy.

Rugby Union: Wales A to return for fixtures next season

Friday, June 24, 2016Friday, June 24, 2016

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that from next season Wales will play A team fixtures for the first time in 14 years.

Local children get into the Euros spirit with Ystrad Mynach tournament

Friday, June 24, 2016

Sport Caerphilly have held two football festivals at Ystrad Mynach’s Centre for Sporting Excellence to get local children in the spirit of the ongoing European Championships in France.

Ramsey goal helps Wales to top spot

Thursday, June 23, 2016

EURO 2016: Caerphilly’s Aaron Ramsey scored, and turned in a man of the match performance, as Wales topped Group B with a breathtaking 3-0 win over Russia at Euro 2016 on Monday…

Rugby Union: Senghenydd Sirens clinch the WRU Super Cup

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Senghenydd Sirens RFC, the club’s womens team, have clinched the WRU Super Cup with a 12-10 victory over Porth Quins.

New facilities put Bedwas Gymnastics Club at “hub of community”

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

A gymnastics club which was awarded a £25,000 grant has officially opened its new premises in Caerphilly.

Rally driver Aaron Jones’ perfect class record continues

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Penpedairheol-based rally driver Aaron Jones and his team secured their fourth consecutive class win with an impressive showing in Haverfordwest.

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