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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby round-up: Easter wins for Newbridge, Bedwas, and Penallta

Tuesday, April 7, 2026Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Club rugby continued over Easter weekend, with teams battling out once more as promotion pushes commence.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Blackwood, and Rhymney maintain league leads

Tuesday, March 31, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026

There was more rugby action on Saturday March 28, as several borough clubs continued their march towards their respective titles and promotion bids.

Rugby round-up: Vital wins for Newbridge and Penallta, Bedwas title march continues

Monday, March 23, 2026Monday, March 23, 2026

The Six Nations is over, but the club rugby season is far from over – with all to play for as teams chase promotion and fight relegation.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas beat Ynysddu, Crumlin defeat Falcons

Monday, March 16, 2026Monday, March 16, 2026

While Wales wrapped up their Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy, it was a mixed weekend for club sides across Caerphilly County Borough.

Wales seek first Six Nations win as they take on buoyant Italy side

Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, March 13, 2026

Steve Tandy has named an unchanged Wales XV to take on Italy in the final game of the 2026 Six Nations.

Rugby round-up: Big wins for Rhymney, Bedwellty, and Bargoed Athletic

Monday, March 9, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

Rhymney, Bedwellty, Bargoed Athletic, Blackwood Stars, and New Tredegar all racked up big scorelines on Saturday March 7.

Young rugby star a step closer to professional dream after academy selection

Friday, March 6, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

Lily Hawkins, 18, has been selected for the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent, having first caught the attention of academy coaches while at Idris Davies School.

Tandy: ‘We’re going to have to build and improve’ ahead of Ireland clash

Thursday, March 5, 2026Thursday, March 5, 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named his side to face Ireland in this weekend’s Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Rugby round-up: Derby delight for Bedwas, Blackwood, Fleur de Lys, and more

Monday, March 2, 2026Monday, March 2, 2026

While the Six Nations paused for the weekend, the action continued for club sides across Caerphilly County Borough.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas’ first defeat, losing bonus-point for Ynysddu

Monday, February 23, 2026Monday, February 23, 2026

As Wales hosted Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday February 21, many club sides across the borough had the weekend off.

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