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Tag: Rugby union

Bargoed and Bedwas stay in top two after wins

Monday, January 31, 2022Monday, January 31, 2022

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

Monday, January 24, 2022Monday, January 24, 2022

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

Monday, January 17, 2022Monday, January 17, 2022

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

Thursday, December 30, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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

Tuesday, December 21, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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

Monday, November 8, 2021Monday, November 8, 2021

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

Monday, November 1, 2021Monday, November 1, 2021

Caerphilly-born Welsh rugby icon Steve Fenwick discusses Wales’ controversial 1978 defeat to New Zealand in his autobiography.

Bargoed extend unbeaten run, Bedwas defeated

Tuesday, October 19, 2021Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Bargoed remain unbeaten this season after beating Maesteg Harlequins, while Bedwas fell away to Trebanos.

Wins for Bargoed, Bedwas and Cross Keys

Tuesday, October 12, 2021Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Bargoed scored eight tries in a dominant win over Ystrad Rhondda, while Bedwas crushed Tata Steel and Cross Keys scored a late winner.

Bedwas beat Cross Keys in Challenge Plate opener

Tuesday, October 5, 2021Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Bedwas grinded out a win over Cross Keys at a rainy Pandy Park in the WRU Challenge Plate.

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