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Tag: Rugby union

Dominant Bargoed crush Ystrad Rhondda to lift cup at Principality Stadium

Monday, April 8, 2024Monday, April 8, 2024

A dominant nine-try Bargoed blew away Ystrad Rhondda to lift the WRU Championship Cup at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium over the weekend.

Rugby round-up: Cup win for Bargoed, Cross Keys beat league leaders

Monday, April 8, 2024Monday, April 8, 2024

Bargoed clinched cup success as Bedwas, Cross Keys, Newbridge, and Penallta all earned victories in the league.

Rugby round-up: Promotion and relegation battles heat up over Easter weekend

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

As the rugby season nears its climax, teams battling for promotion and survival faced key matches over the Easter weekend.

Caerphilly RFC announces former Fiji international to coach at club

Thursday, March 28, 2024Thursday, March 28, 2024

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

Monday, March 25, 2024Monday, March 25, 2024

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

Thursday, March 14, 2024Thursday, March 14, 2024

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

Monday, March 11, 2024Monday, March 11, 2024

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

Wednesday, March 6, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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

Tuesday, March 5, 2024Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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

Monday, March 4, 2024Monday, March 4, 2024

Wales U18s impressed in front of packed-out crowd of 1,400 people at the Centre for Sporting Excellence, beating Scotland U18s 43-10.

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