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.
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Rugby Union: Bargoed fall just short at Ebbw Vale
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Rugby Union: Premiership could go regional in second change of division format
Welsh rugby’s top club division could be set for a revamp, just 12 months after a controversial change of format was introduced.