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Cricket: Blackwood’s Daniel Wilkinson hits century in win over Usk

Friday, July 8, 2016

With the season in full swing, cricket clubs from across Caerphilly County Borough saw differing results on a weekend of variable weather.

Rugby Union: Bargoed announces new signings ahead of Premiership season

Friday, July 8, 2016

Bargoed RFC have begun preparations for life in the Principality Premiership by confirming ten new signings ahead of the new campaign.

Rugby League: Newcastle thunder past slack South Wales Scorpions

Friday, July 8, 2016Friday, July 8, 2016

Defensive lapses cost South Wales Scorpions dear against a strong Newcastle Thunder side, who ran in nine tries to keep up the hunt for a top eight spot.

Manon Carpenter wins Moelfre stage of British Cycling MTB Downhill Series

Friday, July 8, 2016

Caerphilly-born downhill mountain bike rider Manon Carpenter took first place in the fourth round of the British Cycling MTB Downhill Series on Sunday, June 26.

Sport Caerphilly officer to represent Wales at Touch Rugby Championships

Friday, July 8, 2016

A sports development officer from Sport Caerphilly will be hoping to guide her country to glory at a touch rugby tournament over the weekend.

Kickboxing kids compete for the first time at British Open

Friday, July 8, 2016

Youngsters from a freestyle karate club in Senghenydd have put their newly-learnt skills to the test as they competed at the Kwon Kids UK Open Championship.

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.

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