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Rugby season set to begin: Who’s playing who on the opening weekend?

News, Sport | Rhys Williams | Published: 14:40, Tuesday September 3rd, 2024.
Last updated: 14:45, Tuesday September 3rd, 2024

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Bargoed celebrate their WRU National Championship East title win
Bargoed celebrate their WRU National Championship East title win in 2023/24

Men’s club rugby union gets back underway across Wales this weekend as the 2024/25 season begins.

Teams kick-off their seasons on Saturday September 7, following a shakeup of the Welsh club rugby pyramid over the summer.

The changes see the introduction of Super Rygbi Cymru – a new ten-team top tier.

While no Caerphilly County Borough sides will be competing in the new top tier, teams have been impacted by a host of changes up and down the pyramid – with divisions reformed across the country.

In total, there will be 298 teams from all four corners of Wales taking part in 30 different leagues this upcoming season.

  • What leagues will Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby union sides play in this season?

Last season’s National Championship East winners Bargoed will begin life in the new 13-team National Premiership – the second tier of Welsh club rugby – with a home clash against Llangennech.

Meanwhile, Cross Keys will host Bonymaen, while Newbridge take on Brecon at home.

Down in the new National Championship East, Ynysddu travel to Treorchy, while Penallta host Caerphilly County Borough rivals Bedwas.

Full opening weekend fixtures for Caerphilly County Borough sides

A single point was the difference as Bedwas earned a hard-fought victory at Penallta
Bedwas make the short trip to Ystrad Mynach to face Penallta on the opening weekend of the season

All games kick-off at 2.30pm on Saturday September 7.

Admiral National Division – Premiership

  • Bargoed v Llangennech
  • Cross Keys v Bonymaen
  • Newbridge v Brecon

Admiral National Division – Championship East

  • Penallta v Bedwas
  • Treorchy v Ynysddu

Admiral National Division – 1 East

  • Nelson v Senghenydd

Admiral National Division – 2 East

  • Abercarn v Blackwood RFC
  • Pill Harriers v Risca

Admiral National Division – 2 East Central

  • Caerphilly v Llantwit Fardre

Admiral National Division – 3 East

  • Fleur de Lys v Oakdale
  • Abertysswg Falcons v Rhymney
  • Machen v Newport Saracens

Admiral National Division – 4 East

  • Crumlin v Llanhilleth
  • Pontllanfraith v Bedwellty

Admiral National Division – 5 East

  • Deri v Hollybush
  • Blackwood Stars v Hafodyrynys

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