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Tag: Rugby union

WRU backtracks as Wales v Scotland game called off due to coronavirus

Friday, March 13, 2020Friday, March 13, 2020

In a statement, the WRU said: “Every effort has been made to stage this game and we appreciate that individuals will have been inconvenienced.”

Rugby clubs tackle flooding damage with community help

Thursday, March 12, 2020Thursday, March 12, 2020

Flood-hit rugby clubs are on the road to recovery in the wake of Storm Dennis thanks to a stellar community effort.

Bedwas return to winning ways after beating Ystrad Rhondda

Tuesday, March 10, 2020Tuesday, March 10, 2020

It was the first game played at Bedwas’ Bridgefield ground since it was flooded during Storm Dennis.

Ex-Welsh rugby international to attend coffee morning to tackle loneliness

Monday, February 24, 2020Monday, February 24, 2020

The free event has been organised by Caerphilly-based law firm JCP Solicitors in partnership with mental health charity Hafal.

Welsh Assembly beat French parliament in charity rugby match

Monday, February 24, 2020Monday, February 24, 2020

The Welsh Assembly outscored their opponents by five tries to one at Virginia Park.

Bedwas defeated in first game since Storm Dennis flooding

Monday, February 24, 2020Thursday, February 27, 2020

The game was played at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach due to the flooding at Bedwas’ Bridgefield ground.

Welsh Assembly v French parliament: Caerphilly RFC to host charity match

Friday, February 21, 2020Friday, February 21, 2020

A Welsh Assembly XV is set to take on a French parliament XV in a charity rugby match at Caerphilly RFC.

Charity rugby match raises £1,700

Tuesday, February 18, 2020Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The match saw the charity touring team Egg Chasers Rugby take on a Risca RFC veterans XV.

Rugby pitches and clubhouses flooded during Storm Dennis

Monday, February 17, 2020Thursday, February 20, 2020

Clubs across the county borough have set up fundraisers to repair the damage caused by flooding during Storm Dennis.

Charity helped with funds raised in memory of late rugby player

Thursday, February 6, 2020Friday, February 7, 2020

Caerphilly Rugby Club has donated £3,500 to a bereavement charity in memory of a young player who took his own life last year.

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