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Category: Sport

‘Long way to go’, admit bosses of crisis-hit WRU

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

Welsh Rugby Union chiefs admitted the governing body still has a long way to go after an independent review unveiled a “toxic” culture of bullying and misogyny.

‘It will be the end of us’: Bowls clubs face the prospect of folding after council cuts

Wednesday, November 27, 2024Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Bowls clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are at a real risk of going under after the council announced it plans to axe maintenance services.

Price and Griffin learn World Darts Championship opponents

Wednesday, November 27, 2024Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Markham’s Gerwyn Price and Llanbradach’s Rhys Griffin have discovered who their opponents will be as they prepare for the World Darts Championships.

Senghenydd RFC mark 125th anniversary as clubs come together

Monday, November 25, 2024Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Senghenydd RFC has celebrated its 125th anniversary – with six clubs putting rivalries aside to mark the occasion.

Trethomas Bluebirds remain top despite ‘disappointing’ defeat to Baglan Dragons

Monday, November 25, 2024Monday, November 25, 2024

Trethomas Bluebirds suffered their third league defeat of the season over the weekend in a 1-0 loss to Baglan Dragons at the Centre for Sporting Excellence.

Primary school set to welcome Team GB athlete

Thursday, November 21, 2024Thursday, November 21, 2024

Pupils at Ty’n y Wern Primary School, in Trethomas, are preparing to welcome Team GB gymnast Winston Powell as part of a fundraising campaign for new playground equipment.

Rugby club putting rivalries aside for 125th anniversary

Wednesday, November 20, 2024Thursday, November 21, 2024

Senghenydd RFC are set to celebrate their 125th anniversary with a special one-off match involving six rival rugby clubs.

Wales v South Africa squad announcement: Former Risca RFC star Rio Dyer starts

Wednesday, November 20, 2024Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has called on former Risca RFC star Rio Dyer to help turn things around in their final Autumn Internationals match against South Africa.

Lauren Price set for first world title defence

Tuesday, November 19, 2024Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Lauren Price will look to defend her WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine World Welterweight titles against unbeaten Colombian contender Bexcy Mateus in December.

Boxing champion Lauren Price visits grassroots sports clubs

Tuesday, November 19, 2024Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Olympic gold medallist-turned professional champion Price, from Ystrad Mynach, visited both Caerphilly Dragons football club and the Crumlin-based Valleys Gymnastics Academy (VGA).

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