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Rugby Union: Bedwas beat rivals Newport despite indiscipline

Friday, September 16, 2016Friday, September 16, 2016

Bedwas overcame three sin-binnings to emerge as deserved visitors at local rivals Newport in the Principality Premiership.

Local running club recognised by Welsh Athletics

Friday, September 16, 2016

Caerphilly Runners has been recognised for its work by Welsh Athletics.

Football: Trethomas Bluebirds leave it late in cup victory

Friday, September 16, 2016

Trethomas beat Welsh League Division Two side Aberdare Town by a solitary goal in the 2nd qualifying round of the Welsh Cup on Friday, September 9.

Rugby Union: Bargoed winless after humbling at Llandovery

Friday, September 16, 2016

Bargoed travelled to Llandovery looking for their first win in the Principality Premiership, but were blown away by an impressive display of hard running rugby by the Drovers.

Rugby League: Scorpions to rebrand as South Wales Ironmen and move to Merthyr Tydfil

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Rugby league side South Wales Scorpions are to rebrand and move to Merthyr Tydfil ahead of the 2017 season, with former rugby union Wales international Lee Byrne at the helm.

Rugby Union: Wasteful Bedwas made to pay by Pontypridd in Premiership opener

Monday, September 5, 2016

Pontypridd RFC edged a tight contest played in near monsoon conditions as they took the chances they created which, in contrast, Bedwas did not.

Rugby Union: Bargoed beaten by last-gasp penalty on Premiership bow

Monday, September 5, 2016Monday, September 5, 2016

Bargoed’s long-awaited debut in the Principality Premiership ultimately ended in defeat, with a last-minute penalty proving the only difference to the game, which was played in appalling conditions at Bargoed Park, with driving rain dictating the tactics.

Rugby Union: Premiership changes to promote “step-up in standard”, says WRU

Monday, September 5, 2016Monday, September 5, 2016

The Welsh Rugby Union has promised that changes implemented ahead of this season’s Principality Premiership will ensure it becomes a “vibrant, competitive, well-supported league that provides top level rugby opportunities”.

Cycling: Rio Olympians announced for Tour of Britain cycle race

Monday, September 5, 2016Monday, September 5, 2016

A plethora of talent from across the cycling world has been announced for the Tour of Britain race, which will once again see a stage pass through Caerphilly County Borough on Thursday, September 8.

Mountain Biking: Manon Carpenter rides at Crankworx event

Monday, September 5, 2016

Downhill mountain biker Manon Carpenter took second place in the Canadian Open Final and third in the Ultimate Pumptrack Challenge at the annual Crankworx biking competition in Whistler, Canada.

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