RUGBY UNION: Three clubs from Caerphilly County Borough could feature in next year’s Principality Premiership, after their ground’s facilities were deemed good enough by the WRU.Bedwas and Cross Keys, who currently play…
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Rugby Union round-up: Bedwas, Cross Keys, Newbridge and Bargoed
Caerphilly County Borough’s top rugby teams saw some action over the Christmas and New Year period despite the poor weather. Here is our round-up of how they got on.
Rugby Union: Bargoed back to winning ways
Bargoed got back to winning ways in the Swalec Championship with a deserved but hard fought away win at a wet and windy Mount Pleasant Park on December 12.Beddau played down the…
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC beat Ebbw Vale 36-6 in Foster’s Cup
Bedwas RFC beat Ebbw Vale 36-6 in their Foster’s Cup clash on December 16 following a disappointing draw against the same opposition just four days prior.
South Wales Scorpions players return to club
RUGBY LEAGUE: Caerphilly-based South Wales Scorpions have welcomed back two former players.Welsh international Chris Davies has come back to the club after several years out through injury. The 23-year old prop, popularly…
Cross Keys prop named player of the month
Cross Keys and Wales Under 20 prop Leon Brown has won the Principality Premiership Player of the month award for October.
Caerphilly boxing gym produces two Welsh Novice Champions
A boxing gym tucked away on an industrial estate that is less than three-years-old is celebrating after producing two Welsh Champions.
Blackwood Town Cricket Club and Potnllanfraith Cricket Club merge
CRICKET: Blackwood Town Cricket Club and Pontllanfraith Cricket Club have announced they are to merge.From the 2016 season onwards, all players will be officially registered to Blackwood, with the club retaining its…
Bedwas battle from 30 points down to take memorable win against Quins
RUGBY UNION: Bedwas RFC battled their way from 30 points behind Carmarthen Quins to score a memorable win on December 5.The first 30 minutes of this Principality Premiership clash belonged to the…
Changes to community sport club funding in Caerphilly County Borough
The way community clubs can apply for funding has changed and now must be completed online.Sport Caerphilly hosted their annual community club open day on November 12 and explained the changes made…