The Welsh Rugby Union has revealed a turnover of £54.3 million in its 2011 annual report.The encouraging figure, achieved during tough economic times, is slightly short of the governing body’s record turnover…
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Shaky start to season from newly-promoted Nelson RFC
Nelson Rugby Club’s first team begin with a shaky start to the season, despite league promotion, a clubhouse extension and a new kit sponsored by Bryn Quarry Ltd. The team, who now…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Lydiate, Williams and Hook expected to be fit for Ireland clash
Wales trio Dan Lydiate, Shane Williams and James Hook have all been passed fit to take a full part in training at Newton Park in Wellington on Wednesday and are expected to…
Match report: Tonmawr RFC 30 Bedwas RFC 37
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 1 2011. Match report by John Meredith, photography by Roddy WoodOn a very warm early Autumn afternoon Bedwas travelled to the Whitworth ground, Tonmawr looking for their…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Team selection for Wales vs Fiji
There are seven changes to the Wales team for their final World Cup Pool D clash against Fiji at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Sunday.The seven changes from the side who…
Coleg Gwent rugby team off to a flyer with 28-17 victory over Coleg Morgannwg
Following their triumphant return from a tour of New Zealand and Hong Kong this summer, Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus rugby team have made an excellent start to the season, winning their first…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Injured Shane Williams could return for Fiji match
Shane Williams could be in contention for selection for the Rugby World Cup Round 4 Pool D clash with Fiji at the Waikato Stadium on Sunday and fellow injury victims Dan Lydiate…
Ystrad Mynach Netball Club receives donation from Brace’s Bakery
Ystrad Mynach Netball Club has received a kit donation from Crumlin-based company Brace’s Bakery.The team, established in 1980, had managed to raise £1,000 for the new kit last season, but the company…
Match report: Bedwas RFC 17 Cardiff RFC 26
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday 24 September 2011. Match report by John Meredith, photography by Ian LovellCardiff’s youngsters shone at Bedwas as the home side continued their search for a first Premiership win…
Team selection for Wales vs Namibia
Wales have made 11 changes to their starting line-up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D Round 3 Clash with Namibia in New Plymouth on Monday – and brought in 230…