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Tag: Rugby union

Penallta RFC beat Treorchy to win WRU National Plate

Sunday, May 1, 2022Monday, May 2, 2022

Penallta RFC made it a hat-trick of titles in the WRU National Plate as they beat Treorchy 34-10 at the Principality Stadium, on Saturday, April 30, to add to their wins of 2012 and 2017.

Bargoed and Bedwas narrrowly miss out on rugby’s National Club Finals Day

Monday, April 25, 2022Monday, April 25, 2022

Bargoed and Bedwas both narrowly missed out on silverware as late points in each of their matches made the difference. 

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.

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