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Club rugby returns for second weekend of new season

Monday, September 11, 2023Monday, September 11, 2023

Men’s rugby union clubs from across Caerphilly County Borough were back in action in the WRU Championship and National Leagues over the weekend.

“Decimated”: Risca United’s changing rooms burnt down weeks after renovation

Monday, September 11, 2023Monday, September 11, 2023

Risca United are facing thousands of pounds worth of damage after their changing rooms were burnt down in the early hours of this morning.

“It feels great” – Wout van Aert seals Tour of Britain glory in Caerphilly

Monday, September 11, 2023Monday, September 11, 2023

Belgium’s Wout van Aert has become one of just three cyclists to have won two Tours of Britain after he was crowned tour winner in Caerphilly.

Caerphilly Athletic thump Ton Pentre to secure first league win

Sunday, September 10, 2023Sunday, September 10, 2023

Caerphilly Athletic have beaten Ton Pentre 4-0 to secure their first league win of the season in the Premier Division of the South Wales Alliance League.

Tour of Britain final stage gets underway as Caerphilly Castle finish looms

Sunday, September 10, 2023Sunday, September 10, 2023

The final stage of the Tour of Britain is now underway as the 91 riders make their way to the Caerphilly town centre finishing line for around 3pm.

Rasmus Tiller ends Dutch dominance in penultimate stage of Tour of Britain

Sunday, September 10, 2023Sunday, September 10, 2023

Race leader Wout van Aert was denied the chance of becoming the Tour of Britain champion-elect as Uno-X Pro Cycling team’s Rasmus Tiller took victory in Gloucester.

Aberbargoed Buds release manager after seven games

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

Aberbargoed Buds have announced they are parting ways with manager Sean Wharton after just seven games in charge.

Belgium’s Wout van Aert leads Tour of Britain standings after Stage Five victory

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

Belgium’s Wout van Aert claimed stage five victory in the Tour of Britain on Thursday September 7.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland announces side to face Fiji in World Cup opener

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced his 15-man side to face Fiji in their World Cup opener on Sunday September 10.

“No excuses”: Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams talks Wales’ World Cup chances

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wales legend Shane Williams has discussed Wales’ World Cup changes – and said the opening match against in-form Fiji is “not ideal”.

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