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Tag: Rugby union

A “truly fantastic human being” – tributes paid at rugby star’s funeral

Wednesday, April 1, 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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

Club’s heartfelt tribute to player, 17, who lost his life

Friday, March 27, 2020Friday, March 27, 2020

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

Coronavirus: Community sporting life grinds to a halt

Wednesday, March 18, 2020Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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

Coronavirus: Community rugby in Wales suspended until March 30

Saturday, March 14, 2020Saturday, March 14, 2020

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

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.

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