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Category: Sport

Rugby roundup: Derby wins for Bargoed, Blackwood, Rhymney and Deri

Monday, September 18, 2023Monday, September 18, 2023

As Wales prepared to take on Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup group game on Saturday, clubs across the borough were in action.

Bedwas make it two wins from three after seeing off St Peters

Monday, September 18, 2023Monday, September 18, 2023

Bedwas made it two wins from their first three games after beating St Peter’s at the Bridgefield on Saturday September 16.

“Fantastic day”: Club’s first female cricket festival hailed a huge success

Thursday, September 14, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023

Machen Cricket Club has celebrated its first female cricket festival, with hopes to continue growing the game in the area.

Wales make 13 changes ahead of second World Cup match against Portugal

Wednesday, September 13, 2023Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has opted for fresh legs ahead of his sides second World Cup match against Portugal.

Late drop-goal sees Bedwas claim first league win of the new season

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

Bedwas clinched their first league win of the season on a hot Saturday afternoon in Cyncoed, beating Cardiff Met.

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.

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