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Tag: Pontypridd RFC

‘It just wasn’t our day’: Praise for Cross Keys players after cup final defeat

Monday, April 7, 2025Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Cross Keys’ director of rugby Morgan Stoddart praised his players’ efforts following their WRU Premiership Cup final defeat to Pontypridd.

Cross Keys RFC and Bargoed announce pre-season fixtures

Thursday, July 11, 2019Thursday, July 11, 2019

The Keys’ pre-season preparations will be wrapped up with a home friendly against Penallta on Thursday, August 22.

Ill-disciplined Cross Keys end season with defeat to Pontypridd

Thursday, May 9, 2019Thursday, May 9, 2019

The Keys, who had five players sent to the sin bin, were beaten 24-5 by Pontypridd at Pandy Park on Wednesday, May 8.

Bargoed earn bonus point in loss to Pontypridd

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

With relegation already confirmed, the Bulls were playing for pride as they welcomed the fourth-placed side to Bargoed Park.

Bedwas suffer heavy defeat at title-chasing Pontypridd

Monday, December 17, 2018

Two tries from Tom Hoppe proved a small consolation as Bedwas conceded eight tries against the league leaders at a wet and windy Sardis Road.

Rugby Union: Bedwas back with a bump after defeat to Pontypridd

Monday, October 30, 2017Monday, October 30, 2017

Just as one swallow does not make a summer one bad game does not make a bad team. After a three-week break Bedwas returned to the Premiership East with a bump as they failed to find the fluency and rhythm which had taken them to the top of the division.

Rugby Union: Resolute Bargoed outplayed by slick Pontypridd

Wednesday, September 27, 2017Friday, September 29, 2017

Bargoed put in a huge defensive shift but the strength of Pontypridd shone through as they scored four tries in victory at Bargoed Park.

Highlights: Five-star Bedwas open Premiership season with first ever win at Pontypridd

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Ian Gardner’s tenure as Bedwas head coach got off to the best possible start in the Principality Premiership East as his side ran in five tries to claim a first-ever victory at Sardis Road.

Rugby Union: Morgan and Rowlands leave Penallta for Premiership side Pontypridd

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Pontypridd have announced that Penallta full-back, Lloyd Rowlands, and captain Ross Morgan will be joining their ranks for the new season.

Rugby Union: Bedwas snatch last-gasp victory to confirm Premiership play-off spot

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Both Bedwas and Pontypridd went into their penultimate Principality Premiership Tier One match knowing that a win would ensure a top-four finish. A stunning comeback by the hosts saw Bedwas claim the spoils in a dramatic finale and condemn Pontypridd to a shootout with RGC 1404 for the final play-off position next weekend.

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