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Tag: Rugby union

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.

Bedwas and Bargoed in WRU Championship Cup action

Thursday, January 18, 2024Thursday, January 18, 2024

Both Bedwas and Bargoed will be in action on Saturday January 20 when they play respective quarter finals against Brecon and Llangennech.

One point the difference as Bedwas win at Penallta

Monday, January 15, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024

Bedwas overcame Caerphilly County Borough rivals Penallta by a solitary point when the sides met in Ystrad Mynach on Saturday January 13.

Rugby round-up: Promotion boosts for Bargoed, Ynysddu, Abercarn, and more

Monday, January 15, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024

Bargoed’s WRU National Championship East title hopes were handed a boost after a 31-24 victory at home to Glamorgan Wanderers.

Rugby round-up: Ynysddu maintain promotion push while Oakdale stun Blackwood

Wednesday, January 3, 2024Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough sides were in league action on December 30 as they brought the calendar year to a close.

“Rugby was his life”: Cross Keys pay tribute to club manager Mark Prangell

Wednesday, January 3, 2024Thursday, January 4, 2024

“To say he leaves a massive hole in Cross Keys RFC is an understatement. He has been a great influence on so many players and coaches.”

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