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Tag: Rugby union

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.

One of Wales’ oldest rugby clubs is celebrating its 150th anniversary

Tuesday, February 15, 2022Tuesday, February 15, 2022

One of the oldest clubs in Wales – predating the WRU by ten years – Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this season.

Bargoed beat Scottish tourists as annual fixture returns for first time since Covid

Tuesday, February 15, 2022Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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

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?

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