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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby Union: Cross Keys and Bargoed progress to WRU National Cup quarter-finals

Monday, February 5, 2018Monday, February 5, 2018

RUGBY UNION: Bargoed and Cross Keys have made it through to the quarter-finals of the WRU National Cup after stunning wins from each team on Saturday, January 27.After beating Rhydyfelin 40-0, Bargoed…

Rugby Union: Bargoed fall agonisingly short away to Merthyr

Friday, December 29, 2017Friday, December 29, 2017

Bottom side Bargoed gave top of the league Merthyr an almighty scare with a battling performance at the Wern.

Rugby Union: Caerphilly score three tries in win over Caldicot

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Caerphilly completed a well-orchestrated win at Caldicot in the National League Division 2 East last weekend running in three tries at Longfellow Road. Despite the snow-covered valleys and freezing conditions, the pitch was in excellent condition – although maybe a little too soft as the Caerphilly backs struggled to get grip.

Rugby Union: Youth side prospering with clear pathway to senior set-up at Caerphilly

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Young rugby players now have a “clear pathway” to the senior side, according to Caerphilly Youth’s team manager.

Rugby Union: Second half steel sees Bedwas past resurgent Cross Keys

Monday, November 27, 2017

A strong second half showing helped Bedwas to victory against Cross Keys on a cold November evening at the Bridgefield in the Principality Premiership East.

Rugby Union: Elliot Dee handed first cap as Wales edge past Georgia

Monday, November 20, 2017Monday, November 27, 2017

Dragons hooker Elliot Dee was handed a 12 minute cameo on his debut appearance for Wales.

Rugby Union: Bedwas slip to third with last gasp Premiership defeat to rivals Newport

Tuesday, November 7, 2017Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Bedwas travelled to Rodney Parade looking to rediscover their Premiership-leading swagger after being routed by Pontypridd in the previous round but endured another frustrating night as Newport claimed victory with an injury-time penalty.

Rugby Union: Keys’ defence the best form of attack against Bargoed

Monday, November 6, 2017Wednesday, November 8, 2017

A disappointing second-half performance saw Bargoed replace Cross Keys at the bottom of the Principality Premiership East table as they slipped to another defeat.

Rugby Union: Wales discover 2019 World Cup fixtures

Thursday, November 2, 2017Thursday, November 2, 2017

Wales will face Georgia in their opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.The fixtures for the six-week tournament in Japan were announced on Thursday, November 2, with the 15 teams to…

Rugby Union: Bargoed slip to controversial defeat at Ebbw Vale

Monday, October 30, 2017

Ebbw Vale moved off the bottom of the Premiership East division with a close-fought victory over Bargoed.

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