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Tag: Machen RFC

Church looks to the community as it battles for survival

Wednesday, October 23, 2019Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Reverend Dean Roberts said: “If we don’t do something now, and if there’s no desire from the village to see St John’s become a valuable asset in the community, it will close.”

Crowds flock to 77th Machen Agricultural Show

Friday, July 13, 2018Saturday, July 14, 2018

Thousands of people visited the village of Machen on Saturday, 7 July, as Mill Farm hosted the 77th Machen Agricultural Show.

Rugby Union: Draw for cup competitions are made as Penallta seek third consecutive final

Friday, August 4, 2017Friday, August 4, 2017

Penallta RFC will launch the defence of their WRU National Plate title against league rivals Risca as they aim to make it three final appearances in as many years.

Rugby Union: Preparations underway for new season as fixtures are announced

Wednesday, July 19, 2017Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are in the midst of their pre-season preparations as they gear up for the 2017/18 season launch.

Rugby Union: East divisions round-up

Friday, March 17, 2017

As the season enters its final quarter, several teams from across Caerphilly County Borough are pushing for promotion, while others face a fight to stave off the drop.

WRU National Leagues: Tough day for Newbridge, Oakdale edge derby, while Machen march on

Thursday, January 19, 2017Wednesday, January 18, 2017

A number of clubs from Caerphilly County Borough enjoyed successes across the WRU National Leagues during a weekend of winning runs, derbies, and promotion races.

Rugby Union: WRU National Leagues round-up

Friday, December 9, 2016

As the halfway point approaches in the WRU National Leagues, several sides from Caerphilly County Borough have a lot to be happy about.

Rugby Union: Crunch time for Caerphilly sides in Swalec Leagues as season nears end

Friday, May 13, 2016

As the 2015/16 season winds to a close, several teams from across Caerphilly County Borough have plenty to play for in the Swalec national leagues.

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