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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby round-up: Thumping wins for Bedwas, Abercarn, Rhymney, and Bargoed Athletic

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

After the previous weekend’s cup action, the focus of Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby teams returned to their respective leagues on Saturday November 1.

Rugby round-up: Teams advance in cups while hopes dashed for others

Monday, October 27, 2025

Teams across Caerphilly County Borough were back in their respective cup competitions on Saturday October 25, with some sides edging a step closer to silverware – while others had their dreams dashed.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn, Deri, and New Tredegar remain unbeaten

Monday, October 20, 2025

Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn, Deri, and New Tredegar all sit top of their respective leagues after enjoying perfect starts to their campaigns. Bargoed Athletic meanwhile are second in their league after three wins from three.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn extend winning streaks

Monday, October 13, 2025Monday, October 13, 2025

It was another round of dramatic rugby action across Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday October 11, as some teams extended their winning starts to the season, while others succumbed to their first defeats of the campaign.

Rugby round-up: Defeats for Keys, Bargoed, and Newbridge; Bedwas remain unbeaten

Monday, October 6, 2025Monday, October 6, 2025

After an action-packed weekend of cup fixtures, Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby clubs were back in league action on Saturday, October 4.

Rugby round-up: Penallta, Caerphilly, Blackwood, and more earn cup wins

Monday, September 29, 2025

It was all about knockout rugby on Saturday September 27, as Caerphilly County Borough’s clubs swapped league points for cup progress — with some sides celebrating and others falling short.

WRU two-region proposals branded ‘wrong approach’ and ‘utter madness’

Wednesday, September 24, 2025Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Wales’ four regions could be cut down to two under radical proposals currently out for consultation – a potential move described as a “massive blow” for Gwent.

Rugby round-up: Newbridge up and running, big wins for Bedwas, Nelson, and Abercarn

Monday, September 22, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Rugby teams across Caerphilly County Borough were in action on Saturday, with a mix of wins, defeats and postponements across the divisions as clubs continued their league campaigns.

Rugby round-up: First wins for Bargoed and Keys, Ynysddu beat Penallta

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

The club rugby season is back in full swing, with the majority of teams in Caerphilly County Borough having now returned from the summer break.

Rugby round-up: Clubs back in action as 2025/26 season gets underway

Wednesday, September 10, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

The new club rugby season has begun, with teams across Caerphilly County Borough getting their campaigns up and running on Saturday September 6.

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