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Tag: Rugby union

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.

Rugby Union: Premiership could go regional in second change of division format

Monday, June 26, 2017

Welsh rugby’s top club division could be set for a revamp, just 12 months after a controversial change of format was introduced.

Rugby Union: Bedwas appoint from within as club confirms new coaching set-up

Thursday, June 22, 2017Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Bedwas RFC has confirmed its coaching set-up ahead of the new season with forwards coach Ian Gardner the man to replace stalwart Steve Law.

Rugby Union: Scrum-half plays his part in Scarlet’s Pro 12 title win

Friday, June 9, 2017

A former Lewis School pupil got a taste of glory as he helped his region lift the Guinness Pro 12 trophy last month.

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