Abertridwr-born Ben Flower will vice-captain Wales at the upcoming European Championship.
Category: Sport
Karate: Ystrad Mynach teen stuns rivals on his way to win British title
A 13-year-old Ystrad Mynach boy has been crowned British champion at a karate competition.
Women’s Rugby Union: Senghenydd Sirens lose but improve in league
Senghenydd Sirens lost 26-5 to Haverfordwest in Division 2 on September 27.
Rugby Union: Bargoed comeback leaves Cardiff Met students stunned
Bargoed beat Cardiff Met 38-20 in the SSE Swalec Championship on September 19, coming from behind to win their first game of the season.
Rugby Union: Cross Keys trounce Bedwas in premiership derby
A dominant performance by the Cross Keys laid the foundations for an emphatic 50-18 win for the visitors as Bedwas crashed to defeat on September 19 in the Principality Premiership.
Rugby League: Valley Cougars lose Conference South final to Nottingham Outlaws
Valley Cougars lost their Conference South title as they lost 39-16 to Nottingham Outlaws in the final at Treharris RFC on September 19.
Women’s Rugby Union: Senghenydd Sirens hope to cause alarm in league after first year success
A women’s rugby team based in Senghenydd is eyeing up their second promotion in as many years as they begin just their second competitive season.
Football: Risca United lose to late winner
Risca United were beaten 2-1 at home against the undefeated Goytre United in the Welsh League Division One on September 12.
Rugby Union: Wizards’ spell keeps poor Bedwas at bay ahead of derby with Cross Keys
Despite being the only scorers in the second half Bedwas could not break down a strong Aberavon defence as the Wizards won 24-16 in the Principality Premiership on September 12.
Valley Cougars hope to defend title in Conference South Final against Nottingham Outlaws
Valley Cougars will face Nottingham Outlaws in the Conference League South Final in a bid to hold onto their title, after beating Coventry Bears on September 12.