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

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

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

“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.”

He captained the Black and Ambers in their famous 1963 win over the All Blacks at Rodney Parade.

Bargoed crushed league leaders Ystrad Rhondda in an important top-of-the-table clash in the WRU National Championship East.

Bedwas have moved to sixth in the WRU National Championship East table after a bonus-point win at Beddau on Saturday December 9.

Bedwas RFC move up to sixth in the WRU National Championship East with victory over Beddau, while Risca have lift-off in League One East.

Grassroots rugby was debated in the Senedd amid concerns that community clubs could close due to increasing energy costs.

Bedwas RFC pulled off one of the shocks of the season by crushing league leaders Ystrad Rhondda 46-17 at the Bridgefield.

Bedwas stunned league leaders Ystrad Rhondda at the Bridgefield, while Bargoed move to second after cruising to victory over St Peters.