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“We are all in this together”, WRU tells clubs

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.”

Flood-hit rugby clubs are on the road to recovery in the wake of Storm Dennis thanks to a stellar community effort.

It was the first game played at Bedwas’ Bridgefield ground since it was flooded during Storm Dennis.

The free event has been organised by Caerphilly-based law firm JCP Solicitors in partnership with mental health charity Hafal.