Rugby union Archives

Tributes paid to PE teacher who died after cancer battle

Tributes have been paid to Neil Robinson, a former PE teacher at Blackwood Comprehensive.

It will be the first time in their 100-year history that they will have a place to call their own.

Bedwas RFC have returned their medical gas canisters to the supplier to be lent out to the NHS.

In a letter addressed to the clubs, WRU chairman Gareth Davies said: “We are all in this together and, together, we will see it through.

Bargoed RFC’s season was brought to a premature end due to the pandemic.

The funeral of former Wales international Matthew J Watkins was held at Thornhill Crematorium in Cardiff on March 31.

Penallta RFC back-row forward Ieuan Strutt tragically passed away earlier this month.

Sporting life across Caerphilly County Borough has been put on hold because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Community rugby in Wales has been suspended until March 30, the WRU has announced.

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