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Rugby Union: Late comeback not enough as Bedwas fall short in Fosters Challenge Cup final

Friday, April 15, 2016

If ever there was a game of two halves, then this was it, Pontypridd running in five tries in a dominant first half and Bedwas running in four of their own in the second as they came agonisingly close to snatching the spoils after a breathless Fosters Challenge Cup final.

Caerphilly para-athlete set his sights on gold at the Invictus Games

Friday, April 15, 2016

A para-athlete from Caerphilly has been unveiled as part of the UK team competing in the Invictus Games in Orlando later this year.

Rally: Three wins out of three for Aaron Jones

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Penpedairheol rally driver Aaron Jones extended his lead in the Welsh Tarmac Rally Championship Class 2 rankings with a third consecutive race win on Sunday, March 27 at the Tour of Caerwent in Newport.

Rugby Union: Quick start helps Bedwas on their way to bonus point victory over Llanelli

Monday, April 4, 2016

Two early tries set Bedwas on their way to a deserved bonus point victory over Llanelli at Parc y Scarlets on a showery Sunday April 3.

Rugby League: South Wales Scorpions secure first win of season

Friday, April 1, 2016Friday, April 1, 2016

Good Friday turned into a great Friday for South Wales Scorpions, after they earned their first win of the season by beating Oxford 38-20 at Iffley Road on March 26.

UV hockey at Caerphilly Leisure Centre is first of its kind

Friday, April 1, 2016

Sport Caerphilly, along with volunteers from Whitchurch Valleys Hockey Club, hosted the first ever Rush Hockey event under ultra-violet lighting at Caerphilly Leisure Centre on Thursday March 17.

Disability Six Nations a hit success in Ystrad Mynach

Friday, April 1, 2016Friday, April 1, 2016

The Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach played host to the annual Disability Six Nations tournament on Thursday March 24.

Rugby Union: Bargoed move into fourth spot as Championship race for promotion hots up

Friday, April 1, 2016Friday, April 1, 2016

Bargoed moved above RGC 1404 into the fourth-place promotion spot with a seven-try 43-13 victory over Llanharan in appalling conditions at Bargoed Park on Saturday, March 26.

Tennis: Voluntary organisation calls for open and affordable courts

Friday, April 1, 2016Friday, April 1, 2016

As the British season approaches, a voluntary organisation has launched a campaign urging councils across Wales to ensure that public courts are accessible to everyone wanting to play tennis.

Rugby Union: Bedwas return to Premiership duty with Ebbw Vale loss

Friday, April 1, 2016

Bedwas failed to score a try for the first time this season, as two Ronny Kynes tries earned Ebbw Vale a club-record ninth successive win, and top spot in the Principality Premiership table.

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