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Scorpions lose reserve match as Shield groups are revealed

Friday, July 22, 2016

Halifax scored three tries in the final ten minutes of the reserve-team friendly with South Wales Scorpions to create an imbalance to the scoreline in what was a very competitive encounter.

WRU announces £1 million investment for club facilities

Friday, July 15, 2016

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced it is investing £1 million to improve club facilities across the country and improve their sustainability.

Rally: Penpedairheol’s Aaron Jones one win from Welsh Championship title

Monday, July 11, 2016

Aaron Jones and his rally team overcame a combination of technical difficulties and testing conditions to win a fifth consecutive class stage, and leave them within touching distance of the Welsh Championship title.

Rugby League: Second half collapse sends South Wales Scorpions to defeat

Monday, July 11, 2016

Coventry Bears 18 – 16 South Wales Scorpions
Saturday, July 9, Coventry

South Wales Scorpions suffered a devastating capitulation after shipping 18 second-half points to Coventry Bears in the final match of the regular Kingstone Press League 1 season.

Rugby Union: Promoted Bargoed find out their opening day Premiership opponents

Friday, July 8, 2016

Bargoed RFC will play Neath at Bargoed Park in their opening game of the 2016/17 Principality Premiership after fixtures for the division were released on Friday July 8.

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.

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