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Tag: Machen RFC

One man taken to hospital after crash in Machen

Monday, April 28, 2025

A man has been taken to hospital following a crash outside Machen Rugby Club during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Rugby club asking for help as roof damage threatens future

Friday, April 4, 2025Friday, April 4, 2025

Machen Rugby Club is desperately trying to raise money for a new roof, having faced increased costs since the pandemic.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas climb the table as Penallta slip up

Monday, February 3, 2025Monday, February 3, 2025

With the season fast approaching its conclusion, sides across Caerphilly County Borough make their final push for promotion as others fight for safety.

Senghenydd RFC mark 125th anniversary as clubs come together

Monday, November 25, 2024Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Senghenydd RFC has celebrated its 125th anniversary – with six clubs putting rivalries aside to mark the occasion.

Rugby club putting rivalries aside for 125th anniversary

Wednesday, November 20, 2024Thursday, November 21, 2024

Senghenydd RFC are set to celebrate their 125th anniversary with a special one-off match involving six rival rugby clubs.

Machen RFC Under-10s walk from Caerphilly Castle to Cardiff Castle

Tuesday, March 26, 2024Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Players from Machen RFC’s U10s squad walked almost 20 kilometres from Caerphilly Castle to Cardiff Castle to raise money for their upcoming tour.

Machen Youth win league and cup double in unbeaten season

Tuesday, May 23, 2023Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Machen RFC’s youth side have finished the season unbeaten and secured both league and cup silverware.

One of Wales’ oldest rugby clubs is celebrating its 150th anniversary

Tuesday, February 15, 2022Tuesday, February 15, 2022

One of the oldest clubs in Wales – predating the WRU by ten years – Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this season.

Machen RFC begins 150th anniversary celebrations with match against Monmouthshire County

Monday, November 8, 2021Monday, November 8, 2021

Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. As part of its celebrations throughout the season, a commemorative game against invitational side Monmouthshire was played on Friday, November 5.

Community comes together to raise more than £11k in memory of lost loved ones

Wednesday, September 22, 2021Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Around 130 people attempted the 24-hour fundraising challenge, which was held at Machen Rugby Club.

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