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Rugby club raises almost £2,000 for St David’s Hospice

Bedwas RFC have raised more than £1,700 for St David’s Hospice and thanked local businesses for their generous donations.

Wales’ Six Nations rugby matches must stay on free-to-air television, the Senedd’s culture and sport committee has demanded.

For the second year in a row, Bedwas Barbarians have been crowned league champions with a 34-19 win over Newport HSOB Expendables.

Pontllanfraith have wrapped up the League Five East title, but across the other leagues there’s still all to play for.

With the Women’s Six Nation’s Championship underway, there is mounting public concern regarding the risk of injuries to players.

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

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

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

Caerphilly RFC has announced former Fijian rugby star Nikola Matawalu will help coach the side from next season.

Bargoed beat Bedwas to book their lace in the WRU Challenge Cup final, while Cross Keys beat Newbridge in the National Championship East.