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Tag: Rugby union

“It’s pizza time”: Shane Williams launches second takeaway in Caerphilly town

Thursday, August 29, 2024Thursday, August 29, 2024

A year since opening Pepe’s Piri Piri on Cardiff Road, Wales’ all-time leading try scorer Shane Williams has launched a takeaway pizza shop in Caerphilly.

Wales’ Autumn international matches to be shown for free on S4C

Wednesday, August 21, 2024Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The rights to show these games with English commentary are held by pay-to-view TNT Sports. However, its parent company, Warner Bros Discovery, has struck a deal with S4C.

Wales U18s squad selected for development games in Ireland

Tuesday, August 6, 2024Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Wales men’s U18s rugby union head coach Richie Pugh has named his squad to travel to Ireland and take part in a series of warm-up matches.

New season nears for women’s rugby sides as sport continues to grow

Monday, August 5, 2024Monday, August 5, 2024

Women’s rugby union sides in Caerphilly County Borough are a month away from kicking off the 2024/25 season.

What leagues will Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby union sides play in this season?

Monday, July 29, 2024Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The 2024/25 season brings huge changes to the Welsh club rugby pyramid, with the introduction of Super Rygbi Cymru – a new ten-team top tier.

Wales make four changes ahead of Australia rematch

Friday, July 12, 2024Friday, July 12, 2024

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made four changes to the side who lost 25-16 to Australia last weekend, with ex Risca RFC winger Rio Dyer set to start.

Culture secretary vows push to keep free-to-air Six Nations games

Thursday, July 11, 2024Thursday, July 11, 2024

Lesley Griffiths told the Senedd she will be seeking a meeting with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss the issue.

Ystrad Mynach prepares to host women’s international rugby match

Wednesday, July 3, 2024Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Ystrad Mynach’s Centre for Sporting Excellence is set to host one of five international women’s rugby matches, as the U20s transatlantic quad series comes to Wales.

Wales U20s rugby squad announced ahead of championship in South Africa

Thursday, June 13, 2024Thursday, June 13, 2024

Head coach Richard Whiffin has announced his squad to face New Zealand, Spain, and France, later this month.

Gatland announces Wales training squad ahead of tough summer matches

Monday, June 3, 2024Monday, June 3, 2024

Elliot Dee, Matthew Screech, and Rio Dyer are all included in Warren Gatland’s latest Wales squad.

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