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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby Union: Caerphilly made to battle for slender victory a stubborn Hartridge

Thursday, September 14, 2017Monday, September 18, 2017

Caerphilly continued their winning ways with victory over fellow promotees Hartridge in Division 2 East.

Rugby Union: Bargoed beaten by last-gasp Cardiff score

Wednesday, September 13, 2017Monday, September 18, 2017

Bargoed were denied their second win of the season in dramatic fashion, having fought back from an early two-score deficit against Cardiff in the Principality Premiership East.

Highlights: Bedwas dispatch of Merthyr with third straight bonus-point win in Premiership

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Bedwas continued their scintillating early season form at Merthyr, claiming a third bonus-point victory earned through tenacity and a never-say-die spirit to sit atop the Principality Premiership East division.

Rugby Union: Caerphilly mark return to Division 2 East with six-try victory

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Caerphilly RFC marked their return to the National League Division 2 East with a well-fought win at home, crossing the whitewash on six occasions.

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.

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