Bargoed RFC maintained their 100% record at the top of the SWALEC Championship with a six try demolition of Glynneath at Abernant Park on Saturday October 18. The game was disrupted by…
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Aberbargoed ex-soldier looks for sponsors to realise Paralympic dream
A disabled ex-soldier is looking to raise £20,000 to enable him to compete at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Nathan Cleverly’s long awaited rematch with Tony Bellew a sell-out
Nathan Cleverly’s rematch with Tony Bellew sold out in just 48 hours.
The Cefn Fforest boxer will fight Bellew at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on November 22, three years after beating him by a points decision.
Rugby Union: Caerphilly thrashed by league leaders Abertysswg
Caerphilly’s winning streak came to a blunt halt at Virginia Park on October 11, collapsing to a 0-56 defeat at the hands of the early leaders of Division Two East, Abertysswg.
Football: Nelson Cavaliers seal late point against Bush Bluebirds
Nelson Cavaliers drew 1-1 with Bush Bluebirds in the Taff, Ely and Rumney Valley Premier League on October 11.
Rugby Union: Cross Keys edged out by Doncaster in British and Irish Cup thriller
A thrilling British and Irish Cup opener on October 11 saw Doncaster Knights edge out Cross Keys 32-37 at Pandy Park.
Rugby Union: Bargoed beat Narbeth to maintain 100% record
Bargoed’s perfect start to the season continued with victory against Narbeth on October 11 – their sixth in a row in the Swalec Championship.
Abertridwr’s Ben Flower given six month ban for Super League Grand Final attack
A Caerphilly-born player has been banned for six months for a double punch on St Helens’ Lance Hohaia -the longest ban ever dished out by the Rugby Football League.
Football: Mixed fortunes for Nelson Cavaliers in Bernard Martin Cup
Round one of the Bernard Martin Cup saw mixed results for Nelson Cavaliers with the first team winning 8-1 against The Village while the seconds lost 5-2 to Hopkinstown on October 4.
Rugby Union: Bedwas gain bonus point but lose to Carmarthen
A last minute try by Bedwas’ Rhys Hutcherson try earned his side a four try bonus point after a fast, furious and at times controversial game against unbeaten Carmarthen Quins on October 4.