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Category: Sport

2013 Tour of Britain hero Bennett to return to Caerphilly ten years after “make or break” win

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

In 2013, Sam Bennett claimed an emotional victory on the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain in Caerphilly. A decade later, he will return to the town.

Newbridge’s Elliot Dee named in Wales’ 33-man Rugby World Cup squad

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

Dragons RFC hooker Elliot Dee, who hails from Newbridge, will be heading to France as part of Wales’ 2023 Rugby World Cup squad.

Caerphilly Athletic cruise past Machen to reach Welsh Cup third round

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

Caerphilly Athletic FC have cruised past Machen FC 3-0 in an unlikely derby match so early on in the FAW Welsh Cup.

Bedwas Workmen’s Hall set to show World Cup final

Friday, August 18, 2023Friday, August 18, 2023

Bedwas Workmen’s Hall will show the Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain on Sunday August 20, with doors open at 10.30am.

Risca United’s struggles continue after frustrating Chepstow Town draw

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Risca United came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Chepstow Town on Tuesday August 15.

Football club has goalposts chopped down day before season opener

Tuesday, August 15, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The goalposts at Fleur de Lys FC’s Trelyn Park pitch were attacked by vandals on the eve of their opening game of the season.

12-year-old gets opportunity to compete in tennis competition at Wimbledon

Tuesday, August 15, 2023Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Caerphilly’s Isabella Lieve Morgan may not have lifted silverware at Wimbledon – but she still enjoyed an unforgettable experience at SW19.

Price into New South Wales Darts Masters quarter-finals

Friday, August 11, 2023Friday, August 11, 2023

Gerwyn Price is through to the New South Wales Darts Masters quarter-finals after defeating Australia’s Harley Kemp 6-2.

Aber Valley FC excited to get going after a “disjointed” off-season

Friday, August 11, 2023Friday, August 11, 2023

Aber Valley FC begin their season away to Pencoed Athletic BGC as they look to go a step further and gain promotion this season.

Gerwyn Price to get New South Wales Darts Masters campaign underway

Thursday, August 10, 2023Thursday, August 10, 2023

Gerwyn Price will get his New South Wales Darts Masters campaign underway when he faces Australia’s Harley Kemp on Friday August 11.

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