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Tag: Rugby union

Senghenydd RFC to host Ladies Day Cup to celebrate women’s rugby

Thursday, November 27, 2025Thursday, November 27, 2025

Senghenydd RFC is hosting a celebration of women’s rugby this weekend as the club hold its first Ladies Day Cup.

Tributes to former Welsh rugby captain Mike ‘Spike’ Watkins

Wednesday, November 26, 2025Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Tributes have been paid to former Wales rugby captain Mike ‘Spike’ Watkins, who has passed away aged 73.

Jersey belonging to late Wales and Lions rugby star returned to family

Saturday, November 15, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

A British and Irish Lions jersey worn by the late rugby player Alun Pask, from Blackwood, has been returned to his family.

WRU CEO to begin phased return to work after cancer treatment

Monday, November 10, 2025

Abi Tierney, who became the WRU’s first-ever female CEO when she was appointed two years ago, stepped back from her role in the summer following her diagnosis.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Bargoed Athletic remain unbeaten

Monday, November 10, 2025Monday, November 10, 2025

Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Bargoed Athletic remain unbeaten this season, but Nelson and Hafodyrynys slipped to their first league defeats over the weekend.

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.

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