One of the oldest clubs in Wales – predating the WRU by ten years – Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this season.
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Bargoed beat Scottish tourists as annual fixture returns for first time since Covid
Scottish rugby club Hawick Harlequins RFC made their biannual touring trip to Bargoed this weekend as part of a 52-year tradition.
Bargoed and Bedwas stay in top two after wins
Bargoed remain top of the table after a comeback win at Neath, while Bedwas stay second after a convincing win over Beddau.
Bedwas survive late surge to hold on for victory over Ystalyfera
Bedwas survived a late Ystalyfera surge to hold on for victory in what was a keenly-fought WRU National Championship clash at the Bridgefield.
Rugby Union round-up: Bonus-point win for Bargoed. Bedwas suffer cup defeat
Bargoed RFC beat Ystalyfera to stay top of the WRU National Championship, but Bedwas lost away to Cardiff Met in the WRU Challenge Plate Cup.
150 supporters watch rugby club’s festive fixture – but no Covid rules broken
Around 150 supporters were able to watch Caerphilly RFC’s Boxing Day match at Virginia Park, despite Welsh Government rules banning outdoor gatherings of more than 50.
Sports clubs react after supporters banned from attending games due to Omicron
With Omicron cases rising by the day in Wales, supporters have been banned from attending sports matches. But how have local clubs reacted?
Machen RFC begins 150th anniversary celebrations with match against Monmouthshire County
Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. As part of its celebrations throughout the season, a commemorative game against invitational side Monmouthshire was played on Friday, November 5.
Welsh rugby icon on Wales’ controversial defeat to All Blacks in 1978
Caerphilly-born Welsh rugby icon Steve Fenwick discusses Wales’ controversial 1978 defeat to New Zealand in his autobiography.
Bargoed extend unbeaten run, Bedwas defeated
Bargoed remain unbeaten this season after beating Maesteg Harlequins, while Bedwas fell away to Trebanos.