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Newbridge’s Elliot Dee starts for Wales in Six Nations clash at Twickenham

Wednesday, February 7, 2024Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Warren Gatland has made seven changes for this weekend’s Six Nations clash against England, including a starting spot for Elliot Dee.

Rugby round-up: Newbridge, Blackwood, and Caerphilly in action as Bargoed host Scots

Monday, February 5, 2024Monday, February 5, 2024

Newbridge, Blackwood, and Caerphilly were in league action over the weekend, while Bargoed hosted Scottish outfit Hawick Quins.

Three Caerphilly borough players in squad for Wales’ first Six Nations Under-20s match

Friday, February 2, 2024Friday, February 2, 2024

Former Newbridge youth star Harri Ackerman will lead out Wales’ U20s in their first Six Nations game against Scotland.

Welsh Rugby Union’s survival could be at risk if Six Nations matches added to protected list

Friday, February 2, 2024Thursday, February 1, 2024

Adding Wales’ Six Nations matches to a list of protected free-to-air TV events would threaten the survival of the Welsh Rugby Union, its new chief executive warned.

Newbridge’s Elliot Dee on bench for Wales’ opening Six Nations match

Thursday, February 1, 2024Thursday, February 1, 2024

Head coach Warren Gatland has announced his side to face Scotland in Wales’ first match of this year’s Six Nations.

Senedd backs calls for Wales’ Six Nations games to remain on free-to-air TV

Thursday, February 1, 2024Thursday, February 1, 2024

Conservative MS Tom Giffard raised concerns that the Six Nations could become subscription-only when a deal with the BBC and ITV ends next year.

Rugby round-up: Big wins for Penallta and Cross Keys as Bargoed reach cup semi-finals

Monday, January 29, 2024Monday, January 29, 2024

Penallta scored 73 points as they secured a crucial win over relegation rivals Treorchy, while Bargoed have joined Bedwas in the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

WRU bosses quizzed after bullying, sexism and sexual harassment allegations

Wednesday, January 24, 2024Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Abi Tierney, who has only been in post as chief executive for 13 days, told MSs that staff are optimistic that the review will allow the WRU to draw a line under the scandal.

Rugby round-up: Ynysddu promotion push continues, but most matches postponed

Monday, January 22, 2024Monday, January 22, 2024

While poor weather saw most games postponed over the weekend, Ynysddu’s promotion push continued in League One East.

Bedwas into WRU Challenge Cup semi-finals after beating Brecon

Monday, January 22, 2024Monday, January 22, 2024

Bedwas have stormed into the WRU Challenge Cup semi-finals after seeing off Brecon at the Bridgefield.

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