Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. As part of its celebrations throughout the season, a commemorative game against invitational side Monmouthshire was played on Friday, November 5.
Tag: Rugby union
Welsh rugby icon on Wales’ controversial defeat to All Blacks in 1978
Caerphilly-born Welsh rugby icon Steve Fenwick discusses Wales’ controversial 1978 defeat to New Zealand in his autobiography.
Bargoed extend unbeaten run, Bedwas defeated
Bargoed remain unbeaten this season after beating Maesteg Harlequins, while Bedwas fell away to Trebanos.
Wins for Bargoed, Bedwas and Cross Keys
Bargoed scored eight tries in a dominant win over Ystrad Rhondda, while Bedwas crushed Tata Steel and Cross Keys scored a late winner.
Bedwas beat Cross Keys in Challenge Plate opener
Bedwas grinded out a win over Cross Keys at a rainy Pandy Park in the WRU Challenge Plate.
Flower switches codes to union following rugby league retirement
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
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
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
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
Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly and Wales B second row Paul Jones, who has died aged 49.