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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby clubs heading to Principality Stadium to compete for silverware

Tuesday, April 19, 2022Thursday, April 21, 2022

Over the next fortnight, seven rugby clubs from Caerphilly County Borough will be competing for silverware at the Principality Stadium.

Bargoed extend lead at top of table with win over Pontypool

Monday, April 4, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Bargoed have extended their lead at the top of the WRU National Championship table with a hard-fought victory over Pontypool RFC

Late try sees Bedwas clinch bonus-point win over Narberth

Monday, March 28, 2022Monday, March 28, 2022

A late Dafydd Thomas try kept Bedwas in the title race with a bonus-point win over a spirited Narberth.

Bedwas return to winning ways with bonus-point victory over Cardiff Met

Thursday, March 24, 2022Thursday, March 24, 2022

Bedwas kept up the pressure on league leaders Bargoed with a 36-31 win over Cardiff Met.

Rivalries kicked into touch to keep community rugby alive

Thursday, March 24, 2022Thursday, March 24, 2022

On the brink of collapse post-Covid, Aberbargoed RFC and Markham RFC joined forces to save rugby in their communities.

Bargoed strengthen grip at top of table with crushing win at Tata Steel

Tuesday, March 15, 2022Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Bargoed cruised to a 56-19 win over struggling Tata Steel in the WRU National Championship.

Bedwas earn losing bonus-point despite Glamorgan Wanderers defeat

Monday, March 14, 2022Monday, March 14, 2022

Bedwas earned a losing bonus-point in a narrow 16-12 defeat to Glamorgan Wanderers on Saturday, March 12.

How Senghenydd RFC rebuilt its youth side and rediscovered winning ways

Friday, February 18, 2022Friday, February 18, 2022

Senghenydd RFC manager Richard Gater said the club had to move its focus away from winning and towards player development and enjoyment.

One of Wales’ oldest rugby clubs is celebrating its 150th anniversary

Tuesday, February 15, 2022Tuesday, February 15, 2022

One of the oldest clubs in Wales – predating the WRU by ten years – Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this season.

Bargoed beat Scottish tourists as annual fixture returns for first time since Covid

Tuesday, February 15, 2022Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Scottish rugby club Hawick Harlequins RFC made their biannual touring trip to Bargoed this weekend as part of a 52-year tradition.

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