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Tag: Rugby union

Flower switches codes to union following rugby league retirement

Tuesday, September 28, 2021Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Three-time Super League winner Ben Flower, from Abertridwr, has announced he is joining Pontypool RFC following his rugby league retirement.

Cross Keys second-row Lampard marks 400th appearance for club with win over Bedwas

Monday, September 27, 2021Monday, September 27, 2021

Thirty-six-year-old Lampard, who has played for Cross Keys since 2005, has the second highest number of appearances for the club.

Defibrillators to be installed at every rugby club in Wales

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

The WRU has teamed up with the Calon Hearts charity to install the equipment, free of charge, at more than 300 clubs this season.

Bargoed edge Bedwas to maintain perfect start to season

Monday, September 20, 2021Monday, September 20, 2021

Bargoed clinched a 24-22 win at the Bridgefield in Bedwas, with the hosts coming away with a losing bonus-point for their efforts.

Tributes paid to former Caerphilly second row Jones

Wednesday, September 15, 2021Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly and Wales B second row Paul Jones, who has died aged 49.

Bonus-point for Bargoed after 35-7 win over Cross Keys

Monday, September 6, 2021Monday, September 6, 2021

The win marked Bargoed’s third win in three games, having already beaten both Bedwas and Cross Keys this season.

Bargoed earn bonus-point win over Cross Keys

Monday, August 16, 2021Monday, August 16, 2021

Bargoed defeated Cross Keys at Pandy Park in the WRU National Championship Cup on Saturday, August 14.

Bargoed beat Bedwas as competitive club rugby returns

Monday, August 9, 2021Monday, August 9, 2021

Bargoed RFC earned a 13-7 win over local rivals Bedwas as the sides returned to competitive action after more than 18 months out due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tributes paid to Newbridge RFC’s ‘Bearded Wonder’ Arthur Hughes

Monday, July 12, 2021Monday, July 12, 2021

Tributes have been paid to “true Newbridge RFC icon” Arthur Hughes, who passed away earlier this month.

Ex-Penallta youth player named as interim Scarlets head coach

Monday, May 10, 2021Monday, May 10, 2021

Cefn Hengoed’s Dai Flanagan has been named as the interim head coach of Scarlets rugby team.

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