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Dainton to captain Wales at Women’s Rugby League World Cup

Tuesday, September 29, 2026Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Hengoed’s Bethan Dainton will captain Wales at their first-ever Women’s Rugby League World Cup campaign this autumn, with Caerphilly’s Amberley Ruck also in the squad.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas and Deri earn their first wins of the season

Monday, September 28, 2026

As the new season settles, two sides from Caerphilly County Borough got their first wins of the campaign on Saturday September 26.

Caerphilly Athletic take a step back after close defeat to Pontypridd United

Saturday, September 26, 2026Saturday, September 26, 2026

After falling behind early in the match, Caerphilly Athletic couldn’t quite mount the comeback against Pontypridd United who ran out 2-1 winners.

Wales wheelchair rugby league squad named for World Cup

Tuesday, September 22, 2026Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Wales are heading down under for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

Defeat for Gerwyn Price in World Series of Darts Finals showpiece

Monday, September 21, 2026

Markham’s Gerwyn Price fell at the final hurdle at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam – losing 11-5 to Ross Smith in the showpiece on Sunday.

Rugby round-up: Newbridge up to fourth, narrow win for Penallta, Nelson and Abercarn continue winning starts

Monday, September 21, 2026Monday, September 21, 2026

There were a number of all-Caerphilly County Borough clashes across the rugby pyramid on Saturday September 19, with the cobwebs now firmly shaken off and the new season in full swing.

Caerphilly Athletic celebrate comeback cup victory over Treowen Stars in penalty shootout

Saturday, September 19, 2026Saturday, September 19, 2026

Caerphilly Athletic came from two goals behind in round one of the Welsh Cup to beat fellow Cymru South side and borough rivals Treowen Stars in a penalty shootout.

Wales Wheelchair Rugby League squad reaches half of £10,000 World Cup target

Wednesday, September 16, 2026Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Wales Wheelchair Rugby League team has raised £5,000 towards its £10,000 target to fund its trip to the World Cup in Australia this October.

Rugby round-up: Cross Keys and Newbridge get first wins of new season

Monday, September 14, 2026Monday, September 14, 2026

Club rugby was back for a second weekend of action on Saturday September 12, with teams from across Caerphilly County Borough battling it out.

Rugby round-up: Bargoed, Penallta, Abercarn, and Nelson among winners as new season gets underway

Tuesday, September 8, 2026Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Men’s rugby union clubs from across Caerphilly County Borough got their seasons underway on the weekend – with a mixed bag of results.

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