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It was a disappointing weekend for Caerphilly County Borough’s sides in the National Premiership, with all three teams dropping points.

Cross Keys were beaten on their travels, losing 47-22 to Neath, while Newbridge fell to a 22-0 defeat away to Pontypridd.

Bargoed meanwhile were held to a 27-27 draw in Cyncoed when they faced Cardiff Met.

Down in the National Championship East, Ynysddu also tasted defeat – losing 50-32 at home to The Wanderers.

But things were much rosier for Bedwas, who earned a convincing 36-3 win at home to Cambrian Welfare.

Meanwhile, Penallta drew 22-22 away to Rumney.

Over in Division 1 East, Nelson earned their first league win of the season, beating Abergavenny 27-22 at home.

However, Senghenydd suffered their first league defeat of the new campaign when they were beaten 29-25 at home to Bedlinog.

In Division 2 East, Blackwood RFC maintained their unblemished start to the season with a 24-17 away win at Croesyceiliog – their third win in three games.

Meanwhile, Abercarn got their season up and running with a 19-5 win over winless Risca in an all-Islwyn affair.

Elsewhere, a dominant Caerphilly made it three wins from three in Division 2 East Central, dismantling Pentyrch 59-15 at Virginia Park to maintain their early grip at the top of the table.

Another team to win big on the weekend was Machen, who saw off a winless Oakdale side 59-0 at home in Division 3 East.

Other games in the division saw Rhymney beat Caerleon 27-25 away, while Abertysswg Falcons got the better of New Panteg, winning 20-15 to secure their first league victory of 2024/25.

But it was Fleur de Lys who remain top after three games, beating Nantyglo 34-3 at home.

Over in Division 4 East, Bedwellty made it two wins from two after beating Llanhilleth 34-27, but Pontllanfraith still await their maiden win having lost 29-14 at home to RTB Ebbw Vale.

Crumlin‘s home fixture with Gwernyfed was postponed.

Down in Division 5 East, league leaders Deri maintained their 100% start to the season with a comprehensive 54-7 win over Abersychan Alexanders, while Blackwood Stars demolished West Mon 62-7 away.

Hafodyrynys also won on the road, beating Hartridge 27-15.

However, there was disappointment for Hollybush, who were shutout in a low-scoring affair at home to Tredegar Ironsides, with the visitors winning 13-0.

Over in Division 6 East A, there are new league leaders after New Tredegar climbed to the summit with a 21-15 home win over Brynithel.

However, Trinant were not in action this weekend, with their home tie against Girling postponed – while Cwmcarn United did not have a fixture.

And finally, in Division 6 East Central, Penallta Athletic claimed the spoils in a narrowly-fought all-Caerphilly match-up, beating Bargoed Athletic 38-36.

Results

National Premiership (second tier)

• Neath 47-22 Cross Keys
• Cardiff Met 27-27 Bargoed
• Pontypridd 22-0 Newbridge

National Championship East (third tier)

• Ynysddu 32-50 The Wanderers
• Bedwas 36-3 Cambrian Welfare
• Rumney 22-22 Penallta

Division 1 East (fourth tier)

• Nelson 27-22 Abergavenny
• Senghenydd 25-29 Bedlinog

Division 2 East (fifth tier)

• Croesyceiliog 17-24 Blackwood RFC
• Abercarn 19–5 Risca

Division 2 East Central (fifth tier)

• Caerphilly 59-15 Pentyrch

Division 3 East (sixth tier)

• Caerleon 25-27 Rhymney
• Machen 59–0 Oakdale
• Fleur de Lys 34-3 Nantyglo
• Abertysswg Falcons 20-15 New Panteg

Division 4 East (seventh tier)

• Pontllanfraith 14-29 RTB Ebbw Vale
• Crumlin P-P Gwernyfed
• Bedwellty 34-27 Llanhilleth

Division 5 East (eighth tier)

• Deri 54-7 Abersychan Alexanders
• Hollybush 0-13 Tredegar Ironsides
• Hartridge 15-27 Hafodyrynys
• West Mon 7-62 Blackwood Stars

Division 6 East A (ninth tier)

• New Tredegar 21-15 Brynithel
• Trinant P-P Girling

Division 6 East Central (ninth tier)

• Penallta Athletic 38–36 Bargoed Athletic