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Principality Premiership fixtures released as up to five sides face relegation threat

Posted on Friday, August 3, 2018Friday, August 3, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

This season’s Principality Premiership fixtures have been announced by the Welsh Rugby Union as the competition returns to home and away fixtures and five teams face potential relegation.

Former Bedwas RFC player Robson Blake forced to retire due to concussion

Posted on Friday, August 3, 2018Friday, August 3, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

Former Bedwas RFC forward Robson Blake has been forced to retire from rugby following a concussion suffered six months ago.

BBC to show Principality Premiership games live this season

Posted on Friday, August 3, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

Bedwas, Bargoed and Cross Keys’ Premiership matches will be shown live on BBC Two Wales this season.

Caerphilly’s boxers set for busy August and September

Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2018Wednesday, August 1, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

Pontllanfraith’s Kody Davies is set to make his third appearance in Wales on Saturday, August 4 as he appears on a packed card at Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff.

Wales’ countdown to next year’s Rugby World Cup begins

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 by Richard Gurner

With the Rugby World Cup just over a year away, Wales’ preparations are about to enter their final phase ahead of next September’s showpiece event.

Bryn Meadows launches golf lessons for stroke survivors

Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2018Tuesday, July 24, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

Bryn Meadows Golf Club has launched a project aimed at encouraging those who have survived a stroke to take up the sport of golf.

Caerphilly launches 6 weeks of free golf tuition for ladies and girls

Posted on Monday, July 23, 2018Monday, July 23, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

Free golf tuition for ladies and girls in Caerphilly is set to be launched as part of a Wales Golf initiative to get more people involved in the sport.

Javelin thrower Hollie Arnold aiming for gold next month

Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2018Thursday, July 19, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

Reigning Paralympic and Commonwealth F46 javelin champion Hollie Arnold has been given the chance to add a European gold medal to her haul next month.

Councillor teeing up for American golf challenge

Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2018Thursday, July 19, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

A county councillor has landed himself with a shot of winning a UK golfing competition.

Bargoed teen wins Welsh Karting Championship

Posted on Friday, July 13, 2018Tuesday, July 17, 2018 by Gareth Axenderrie

A teenager from Bargoed has won the Welsh indoor karting championship, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.