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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby round-up: Bruising defeats for Penallta and Oakdale

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Penallta and Oakdale were the only Caerphilly County Borough sides to take to the field over the weekend – with both sides suffering heavy defeats.

Wales Under-20s looking to bounce back with a win over defending champions Ireland

Friday, February 23, 2024Friday, February 23, 2024

Former Newbridge youth star Harri Ackerman will once again captain Wales as they travel to Ireland in the U20s Six Nations.

Bedwas extend winning streak to nine games with victory at Newbridge

Monday, February 19, 2024Monday, February 19, 2024

Bedwas came out on top in a closely-fought WRU National Championship East clash at Newbridge on Saturday February 17.

Rugby round-up: Bargoed win top-of-the-table clash

Monday, February 19, 2024Monday, February 19, 2024

Title-chasing Bargoed have put themselves in the driving seat after beating league leaders Cardiff Met, while Ynysddu and Crumlin boosted their promotion hopes.

Rugby round-up: Title boost for Bargoed as Bedwellty earn derby win

Tuesday, February 13, 2024Tuesday, February 13, 2024

As Wales took on England in the Six Nations, most clubs in the borough had the weekend off – except Bargoed, Bedwellty, Crumlin, and Trinant.

Wales Under-20s looking for back-to-back Six Nations wins as they face England

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

Former Newbridge youth star Harri Ackerman will captain Wales U20s once again as the side face England in the Six Nations.

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.

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