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…
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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…
Rugby League: Oldham Roughyeds 52 South Wales Scorpions 22
There was no appearance for Andy Powell for South Wales Scorpions on Sunday as injuries caused the Welsh to capitulate after half-time at Oldham Roughyeds, losing 52-22 and allowing the home side to go top of Championship 1 as a result.
County cap presentations for Islwyn under 15s rugby team
The Islwyn Under 15s Rugby Union Team have been presented with caps for representing their county after traveling across Wales to compete in an All Wales Competition.The presentation by Caerphilly County Borough…
Boxing: Newbridge’s Bradley Pryce back to winning ways
Newbridge’s Bradley Pryce is back to winning ways after travelling to Michael Lomax’s back yard on Saturday and beating the Londoner on points in an all-action eight round encounter.Referee Mark Green separated…
Rugby League: South Wales Scorpions 16 Hemel Stags 14
South Wales Scorpions clinched a vital win at The Gnoll on Sunday, beating Hemel Stags 16-14, but the visitors were close to snatching a draw.
Rugby Union: WRU invests £1 million to keep players on home ground
In an effort to try and stem the mass exodus of leading players leaving Wales to go and play for other countries and clubs, the Welsh Rugby Union is making £1 million…
Blackwood Town Cricket Club win against Abergavenny
Blackwood cricket club continue their excellent form with their fifth consecutive win away to Abergavenny on Saturday June 22.Blackwood, missing skipper Richard Matthews who is currently serving a two match ban, were…