By Matthew John, of Blackwood Stars RFCBlackwood Stars won this encounter against a strong physical side; we all knew that Beaufort would be a hard side to play against.The first 20 minutes…
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Rugby Union: Pontypridd RFC 42 Bedwas RFC 31
Two tries in the last eight minutes denied Bedwas their first ever league win at Sardis Road, as the home side came from behind to cruelly deny Bedwas a bonus point.
Rugby Union: Pontypool Utd 36 Caerphilly RFC 23
Caerphilly opened their 2013/14 league season with a visit to The Memorial Ground – home of Pontypool Utd and traditionally a luckless ground for the club suffering heavy defeats over previous seasons.
Rugby Union: Newbridge RFC 24 Bedwas RFC 22
Saturday August 24, 2013. Match report and photography by Ian Lovell.Bedwas lost out to Championship opposition for the second time in three days despite winning the try count four to three with…
Rugby Union: Bedwas 14 Bargoed 21
A very slick performance by Bargoed showed that they will certainly be among the top three in the Championship again this season.
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC take 12-7 win
Bedwas entertained newly promoted English side Henley Hawks in their first pre-season friendly on August 17.
Blackwood student joins Team GB
A woman from Blackwood has qualified to represent Team GB in the triathlon World Championships in London next month. Leigh Jenkins, 22, from Blackwood, will compete in the 20 to 24 age…
Risca tennis courts replaced with artificial 3G pitches
The removal of tennis courts at Risca leisure centre will make it harder for people to get involved with the sport, according to a local tennis coach.Steve Milne, from Tennis Connect Wales,…
Machen pool team hit the spot in new shirts
A pool team from Machen have a smart new look thanks to a donation from insurers Admiral.The ten-man Machen USC pool team, which plays from the United Services Club in Machen, received…
Rugby Union: WRU and BBC sign autumn tests deal
Wales’ autumn international rugby matches will be broadcast live until 2018, after the WRU and the BBC signed a new agreement.The new contract stipulates that all Welsh international rugby matches in the…