As the rugby season nears its climax, teams battling for promotion and survival faced key matches over the Easter weekend.
Tag: Rugby union
Caerphilly RFC announces former Fiji international to coach at club
Caerphilly RFC has announced former Fijian rugby star Nikola Matawalu will help coach the side from next season.
Rugby round-up: Bargoed reach final, Keys win derby, Deri win 132-0
Bargoed beat Bedwas to book their lace in the WRU Challenge Cup final, while Cross Keys beat Newbridge in the National Championship East.
Wales Under-20s squad announced ahead of final Six Nations match against Italy
Wales U20s are hoping to finish on a positive note in this year’s Six Nations championship, as head coach Richard Whiffin announces his side to face Italy at Cardiff Arms Park.
Bargoed maintain title push while Bedwas, Cross Keys, and Newbridge all win
Bargoed continued their march towards the WRU National Championship East title after beating St Peters.
Council signs off on new and ‘fair’ sports pitch booking policy
A new and “fair” booking policy for Caerphilly’s council-run artificial sports pitches will prioritise clubs in higher divisions.
Pitch fees to increase for all, but only senior sides will face full 20% hike
Following backlash to a proposed 20% hike in pitch fees, the council has announced only senior sides will face the full brunt of the increase.
Wales Under-18s shine in dominant win over Scotland in Ystrad Mynach
Wales U18s impressed in front of packed-out crowd of 1,400 people at the Centre for Sporting Excellence, beating Scotland U18s 43-10.
Rugby round-up: Keys up to fourth while Bargoed keep the heat on league leaders
Cross Keys’ win over Penallta sees them rise to fourth in the WRU National Championship East, while Bargoed beat Newbridge to maintain their title push.
Rugby round-up: Bruising defeats for Penallta and Oakdale
Penallta and Oakdale were the only Caerphilly County Borough sides to take to the field over the weekend – with both sides suffering heavy defeats.