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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby Union: Bedwas earn bonus-point with victory over neighbours Newport

Monday, September 4, 2017

Bedwas maintained their 100% start to the new Principality Premiership East season with a hard-fought bonus-point win over neighbours Newport on a warm summer afternoon.

Rugby Union: Champions Merthyr snatch last-gasp victory from Cross Keys

Friday, September 1, 2017Monday, September 4, 2017

Merthyr left it late to claim victory on the opening day of the new Principality Premiership East season, as a resilient Cross Keys side threatened to ruin the reigning champions’ party atmosphere at The Wern.

Rugby Union: Bargoed fall just short at Ebbw Vale

Thursday, August 31, 2017Monday, September 4, 2017

The first game of Bargoed’s Principality Premiership East season got underway in cracking fashion at a balmy Bargoed Park, as Ebbw Vale clung on to foil a stunning fight back by the Bulls.

Highlights: Five-star Bedwas open Premiership season with first ever win at Pontypridd

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Ian Gardner’s tenure as Bedwas head coach got off to the best possible start in the Principality Premiership East as his side ran in five tries to claim a first-ever victory at Sardis Road.

Rugby Union: Bedwas “refuse to be victimised” after Merthyr make move for fly-half

Monday, August 7, 2017Monday, August 7, 2017

Bedwas have announced they are taking legal advice after becoming embroiled in another dispute with Principality Premiership champions Merthyr over an approach for one of their players.

Rugby Union: Draw for cup competitions are made as Penallta seek third consecutive final

Friday, August 4, 2017Friday, August 4, 2017

Penallta RFC will launch the defence of their WRU National Plate title against league rivals Risca as they aim to make it three final appearances in as many years.

Rugby Union: Morgan and Rowlands leave Penallta for Premiership side Pontypridd

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Pontypridd have announced that Penallta full-back, Lloyd Rowlands, and captain Ross Morgan will be joining their ranks for the new season.

Rugby Union: Preparations underway for new season as fixtures are announced

Wednesday, July 19, 2017Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are in the midst of their pre-season preparations as they gear up for the 2017/18 season launch.

Rugby Union: Bedwas’ delight as Allen and Hudd sign up

Tuesday, July 18, 2017Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Bedwas have bolstered their already formidable pack with the signing of two physical back-row forwards.

Rugby Union: Principality Premiership’s geographical revamp confirmed by WRU

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Wales’ top-flight semi-professional division will undergo a change in format and make-up, after the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the introduction of geographical groups.

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