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Tag: Rugby union

Dragons hooker Elliot Dee in Barbarians squad to face South Africa

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Dragons RFC hooker Elliot Dee has been selected by the Barbarians for their upcoming fixture with reigning world champions South Africa.

‘It really is special’: Rugby team secures back-to-back treble-winning seasons

Monday, June 8, 2026Monday, June 8, 2026

Senghenydd Sirens have secured a second consecutive treble-winning season, clinching the league and two domestic cups, along with promotion to the top tier.

Newbridge RFC renames stand in honour of club legend

Friday, June 5, 2026Friday, June 5, 2026

Newbridge RFC has paid tribute to one of its most influential figures, the late Derek Morgan, by naming a stand in his honour.

Caerphilly RFC Under-14s crowned European champions after Frankfurt triumph

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Young rugby players from Caerphilly have been crowned champions at a European tournament in Germany after two years of fundraising helped make the trip possible.

Nelson see off Abercwmboi to win Mid District Division One Cup

Tuesday, May 26, 2026Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Euan Jones was the hero after his last-gasp try snatched glory for Nelson as they defeated Abercwmboi 34-27 at Pontypridd’s Sardis Road to lift the Worthington’s Mid District Division One Cup.

Rugby round-up: Newbridge and Bedwas end season with wins

Monday, May 18, 2026Monday, May 18, 2026

The club rugby season has now come to an end for clubs across Caerphilly County Borough, as the last fixtures were played on Saturday May 16.

Rugby round-up: Cross Keys and Bedwas win as season winds down

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cross Keys stormed to victory over Llangennech, while Bedwas saw off Glamorgan Wanderers in a high-scoring clash.

Rugby round-up: Season’s end edges closer as teams continue to battle it out

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The season is nearly at its conclusion, with promotion and relegation already confirmed for some teams – while the battle continues for others.

Silverware for under-11s after plate final victory

Wednesday, May 6, 2026Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Rhymney Valley and Caerphilly Schools District Under-11s beat Mynydd Mawr and Dinefwr 50-10 to win the DC Thomas Plate Final.

Bargoed Warriors fall to Brecon in Division 5 Cup final at Principality

Monday, April 20, 2026Monday, April 20, 2026

Brecon Athletic claimed the Division 5 Cup following an eight-try 49-5 victory over Bargoed Warriors in the Go Compare Road to Principality 2026 series.

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