Title-chasing Bargoed have put themselves in the driving seat after beating league leaders Cardiff Met, while Ynysddu and Crumlin boosted their promotion hopes.
Tag: Rugby union
Rugby round-up: Title boost for Bargoed as Bedwellty earn derby win
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Newbridge’s Elliot Dee on bench for Wales’ opening Six Nations match
Head coach Warren Gatland has announced his side to face Scotland in Wales’ first match of this year’s Six Nations.
Senedd backs calls for Wales’ Six Nations games to remain on free-to-air TV
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
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.